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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Got 18x9.5 inch rims, so I'm looking at either 275x35x18 or 285x35x18. I'm going to get more into road rally, auto-x, etc. But the Camaro is a DD during the nice months. What tire is recommended (size, brand,etc.). I've got 285x30x18 Pirelli's on the back right now, but they seem a hair big for the 9.5's. I need a street tire that will be sticky on the turns, but one that I can still use for long drives. Here's the hitch, I can only round up about $900 for tires, gotta get the best 4 tires I can for what I've got.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Nobody?
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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kdw or es100
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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I was looking at the kdw's. They seem to be a fairly popular tire.
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what about this tire?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=285
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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lol, 47 views. Is it because of the V6? Or is there a write up that I couldn't find? Or perhaps I should post in the road race section. Seems like every write-up I've found has been about slicks or DR's.
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I;m very happy with my KDW2s. I havnt gotten into road racing or Auto-X. (I'd love to but i dont know how). But they seem to be wearing very well and the wet traction is great.
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That was one concern of mine, how long to they last. I'd like to get some more input before I make an investment of this amount.
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