How much for tires?
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Staging Lane
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How much for tires? Well i got my 18 x 9.5 Chrome Zo6s from Tomz Wheels, Nice job on customer service by the way. Now i need to save up some money to get some tires... So how much should i expect to pay for a set of good/streetable tires? (keep in mind i drive her around alot so i need some that will last)
-thanks
-thanks
I went with the BFG KDW-2 P275/35/18. Cost me 201 each at tirerack and 35 bucks for delivery. These tires appear to be outstanding on dry roads and just OK on wet roads (look for reviews). These are summer only tires and are not designed for snow but I'm guessing you don't see much snow in Texas 
Treadwear is 300 and traction is AA. I have not yet installed them but will as soon as the weather breaks.
Treadwear is 300 and traction is AA. I have not yet installed them but will as soon as the weather breaks. 
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Originally Posted by RED777
Well i got my 18 x 9.5 Chrome Zo6s from Tomz Wheels, Nice job on customer service by the way. Now i need to save up some money to get some tires... So how much should i expect to pay for a set of good/streetable tires? (keep in mind i drive her around alot so i need some that will last)
-thanks
-thanks
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Staging Lane
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/447724-february-specials-tomzwheels-factory-reproductions.html
about 680 after shipping cause they are on special.
about 680 after shipping cause they are on special.
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LOOk around you can find Great Tread wear With great traction Tires for 150$ a pop. if you spend over 600$ for street tires you over paid sry. check out some of the Sponsors on the left
Originally Posted by Z2K_MrJ
LOOk around you can find Great Tread wear With great traction Tires for 150$ a pop. if you spend over 600$ for street tires you over paid sry. check out some of the Sponsors on the left
I have tried 2 sets of "budget" tires and all I can say is you get what you pay for in most cases. Also keep in mind that treadwear numbers are only for comparing tires from the same manufacturer I believe. I Goodyear 300 rated tire can only be compared to another Goodyear tire. A 300 BFG will not wear the same as a Goodyear 300.
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Doesn't anybody else find it rediculous that you can by 4 new chrome z06 wheels for quite a bit less than it costs to buy 4 decent tires??? 
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Hmmm...So what size are you referring to? I would agree that there are a decent selection of tires under 150 when you have a 16" wheel and want a P245/50 tire. I doubt you are going to find a great selection of 18" name brand tires under 150 in the P275 or larger sizes
haha ya you are right i was thinking of my car as it sits on 16's. plenty of good slections. just reread his post 18's due tend to become RARE or hard to find tho as you metiond
haha ya you are right i was thinking of my car as it sits on 16's. plenty of good slections. just reread his post 18's due tend to become RARE or hard to find tho as you metiond