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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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I have a fresh pair of Nitto NT05s on the rear of the TA, but im in need of front tires. I really don't have the $350+ to spend on front tires, but I do want something decent.

How important are the front tires when it comes to handling? Can I get away with a relatively cheap set for the front? This is for street driving only, but handling it still important. This is for the stock 17" ws6 wheels if that matters.

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated!
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Anyone?
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Jump on tire rack...plug in your size....cheapest tire they sell is still a good tire or they wouldn't sell it.
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Thanks but I'm really looking for recommendations based on what people have used.
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your not going to find anything in a 17 for less than 350 unless your mounting/balancing them your self. i was in the same boat, had a hookup a few towns over but by the time i drove there i would have spent what i saved in gas. NTB has some decent house brand tires that i ended up putting on mine, i believe it was 364 otd.
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NTB item # SU06127407W, Sumi HTR A/S P01, 275/40/17. 147.99 less mount/balance/tax.
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Yea im talking tires only. I can get them mounted and balanced for free, that's not the issue. I know some places online that I can get tires for decent prices with free shipping, but I don't really know what to look for.
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Originally Posted by APG12
Yea im talking tires only. I can get them mounted and balanced for free, that's not the issue. I know some places online that I can get tires for decent prices with free shipping, but I don't really know what to look for.
well i've got those on mine and no complaints.
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Why didn't you just buy 4 NT-05's, or do you have NT-05R's on the rear?
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Originally Posted by SSCamaro99_3
Why didn't you just buy 4 NT-05's, or do you have NT-05R's on the rear?
Didn't have the cash and really needed the rears. And its for street driving only so I really don't need the drag radials right now.
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