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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Best Tire for the $$?

Hey everyone, looking at tires again. Ive been through:

-Dunlop 9090
-Toyo T1R
-Sumitumo HTRZ II
-Bridgestone Potenza

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Anything else to recommend? Something that wont break the bank

TIA!
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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depends,

what sizes do you need?

also dont forget falken's. they make our sizes (i have a C4S) and are pretty good bang for buck ratio

just my .02
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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i found toyo p1 to be very affordable and last longer b/c the treads are symmetrical and you can rotate the tires left-right (always wear more on the inner treads for porsche)
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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For the standard 18 inch rims, I found the Bridgestone RE 750's to be the best value as well as the best tire even compared to the more expensive ones in that size. Great in dry or wet. Lasting longer is generally not a positive in a tire for aggressive driving.
 

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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i did quite a bit of research a few months back and ended up with bridgestone potenza pole positions...I've never looked back!
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Take a look at Tire Racks website. Look up the Good Year Eagle F1-Gs-D3's. They are 1st and 2nd in nearly every catergory with 4 times the reviews as any of the others. and I'll tell you will be amazed at how quiet the are. They also have amazing tread wear and priced well compared to the large brand names. I have owned Mich pilot PS2's, sports, primacy, mxm4's and many pirelli p zero nero and this is my favorite tire I have ever owned. I put it own every car I buy now. You cannot go wrong with this tire!

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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continentals or goodyear for me. Affordable and performance minded
 
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+1 for Toyo T1R
 
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Just put new 335/30/18 on mine this morning....

albeit, larger than most and not price friendly(410.00each) but I will be cost conscious on a list of mods except when it comes to tires.
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Contis....I like them and even though N rated may not mean much to some.....in my experience they make a difference.....
 
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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thanks for all the feedback!

I dont race the car or drive like a maniac on the streets haha, but still want a reputable tire that wont burn up within a few thousand miles.

***How about a tire under $200, to narrow down the search***

TIA!!
 
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I'd go with bridgestone.
 
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Call me please and I'll see what I can hook you up with cheap.
 
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