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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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sorry if this has already been asked, but i couldnt find anything about just replacing the stock tires. ok

i have 245/50/zr16. looking to get some replacement tires, i dont race but would like a decent performance/handling/comfort. i dont drive in the rain/snow. i would like wider tires on the back, but other than that i would just like to know the best tire around $100.

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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Look into the Avon M500 or M550s at tirerack.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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i bought the falken ze512 tires for $74 a piece on tires.com with free shipping. I don't race and I drive my car in the rain too. I think these tires are a great tire for that price. for how long tires last on these cars I am not one that will spend a lot on tires. They grab when i want them too, they look nice, and they have great treadwear all for $74 a tire. Check into them. Just my $.02
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by YoungGunLs1
i bought the falken ze512 tires for $74 a piece on tires.com with free shipping. I don't race and I drive my car in the rain too. I think these tires are a great tire for that price. for how long tires last on these cars I am not one that will spend a lot on tires. They grab when i want them too, they look nice, and they have great treadwear all for $74 a tire. Check into them. Just my $.02
Also, you can get them in 255/50 16, since you mentioned you wanted wider tires. That being said, since you don't drive at all in snow, I would go with the (Goodyear) D3s. They are $$, but the stick/handling/wear combo makes them worth it (and they may actually be wider at the tread in 245/50 16 than the Falkens in 255).
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
Also, you can get them in 255/50 16, since you mentioned you wanted wider tires. That being said, since you don't drive at all in snow, I would go with the (Goodyear) D3s. They are $$, but the stick/handling/wear combo makes them worth it (and they may actually be wider at the tread in 245/50 16 than the Falkens in 255).

agreed, after some time researching and comparing bang for buck, it seems that goodyear eagle f1 gs-d3 = teh win

besides, $166/tire + free shipping from tiredirect is hard to beat
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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thanks for the great inputs, ill let you know how it goes
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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one more question... as for z/w/h/ or any other rating, which should i be looking for?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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lol, not that fast, id never do above 90
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 04:01 AM
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can i put 245 in front and 255 in back? would that make sense?
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