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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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I've got a new 04' WRX that I want to put some good summer performance tires on, and then use the Potenzas for the fall/winter.

Any suggestions? I'll take horror stories as well so I know what to stay away from?
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Falken Azenis ST-115 are supposed to be pretty good inexpensive summer tires.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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Just try not to hit water with them

If you're rich, go for the king of tires, Potenza S03
Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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the top 3

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position
Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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What are your prices on those Luke???
Old Jun 16, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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what size ... and you may want to look at the thread title "Tires ... which ones are the best" ... it will be up in a few minutes
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Costco.com

Bridgestone TA KDW 2 , 225/45/17
$147.99 (each) shipped to your nearest costco, mounted , balanced , tax and all.
wow!
I'm on 'em here in a couple of months.

Are you still on stock rims? Guess that would matter.

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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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[QUOTE=Choku Dori]^^^
Just try not to hit water with them

Actualy , I have those falkens and they have performed fantasticaly for me in the rain too , you may be thinking of the azenis sports which have the bad rain rap.
I covet those tires , but that is a sweet deal from costco on tires that look good and have gotten good reviews both dry and wet.
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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there are new sets coming out from bf goodrich
ta g force kdws are good,
but ther is a new set for thm it is called
ta sprt radals i think they are supposed to be really good, one of the tuner magazines
i forget the name, ut check themout they were cheap but they have great grip.
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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Ah, thanks for the clarification JV!
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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What about Yokohama's AVS ES100's??? Not expensive and has good reviews from what I can tell. I've also talked to a few people at a local performance shop and the only thing they don't like is the tread wear.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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I love my so3's (225/45/17), they put me back $720 but I think they were well worth it. These tires are great on dry pavement and in the rain.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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I got Bridgestone SO3's on my car and I love 'em they are great wet or dry.

BTW -I got them from the Tirerack, ordered on a wed night and had them on my doorstep friday afternoon. Bravo!
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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how do the yoko es100s compare to the falken st-115s? has anyone ever used both?
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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I've driven the ES100's and the ST-115's and, IMO, the ES100's SUCK.....the Falken FK-451's are a great solution...the ST-115's are more of a HP(quiet) touring tire...the 451's are more performance.

I made the mistake of buying the Falken Azenis.....they SUCK...the Kumho MX's are FAR superior.
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