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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Have Fuzion ZRi's on the car now that are about done. They've been fine, but it doesn't appear they make them anymore. I'm looking to stay under $800 for all four tires, and want the best mix of performance/ride quality, and durability possible. There's a lot of talk between the T/A KDW 2's, the Nittos, and Continental's ExtremeContact DW. Any input would be greatly appreciated. The WS6 is currently the daily driver, I don't do any drag racing at the strip with it these days. Mainly back country roads with some nice turns.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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i have sumitomos on the front. they seem pretty good. 143 a piece for 17s from tire rack.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Best bang for the buck Id recommend the Continental Extreme Contacts, or BF Goodrich Sports/Supersports.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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I like my Eagle F1 GS-D3's.
They hook and look BA.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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When I bought my car 3 yrs ago it had Hankook Ventus on it. First thing I did is put DRs on the back. I havent had to put new front tires on it yet, but I go through a set of DRs every summer. The Hankook isnt a bad tire & theyre fairly cheap.http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...13172&sw=false
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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I'll be the first to suggest the Riken Raptor ZR's. That is a good street tire that and can be had for a very good price. I've read nothing but positive feedback about them.

I have them on my SS that I daily drive. They are not noisy, they handle corners well, they have an awesome tread pattern, and man do they shine up nice.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
I like my Eagle F1 GS-D3's.
They hook and look BA.
i wanted those but i remember them being expensive.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TransAmWS.6
I'll be the first to suggest the Riken Raptor ZR's. That is a good street tire that and can be had for a very good price. I've read nothing but positive feedback about them.

I have them on my SS that I daily drive. They are not noisy, they handle corners well, they have an awesome tread pattern, and man do they shine up nice.
Ditto for an all around tire. They are made by Michelin...
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Goodyear eagle GTs seem to do fine on my SS. And cheap as hell. I think $130 for 245 18s
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Not Falkin RT615's thats for sure.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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i wanted those but i remember them being expensive.
I have them on my back 11s, i want them on my fronts too but at 286 a piece its pretty hard to stomach....
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I have Kuhmo Ecsta AST's and they got me a 2.0 60' and were $98 installed a piece..everyone can hate but I'm ballin' on a budget!! They hold their water fairly good in turns and can hook awesome at the track if you can launch
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