joezz28

The tires on my car are just 225/60r16, and they don't look too hot.

I found an auction on eBay for a set of 4 brand new 245/50/16 Kumho ECSTA AST for $238.

Do you guys think this is a good deal? To me it sounds like a great deal, but I haven't been in the market for new tires in a while.

I recently called up a local shop and they quoted me $584 for a set of 4 Falcon 245/50r16, plus roughly $23 balancing per wheel/tire. They told me the price per tire ($146) includes "installation". I don't know if this is fair, but to me it sounds very ******* pricey.

Thanks!!

RickyMartinZ28

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Thats exactly the wholesale cost.

sk8co

i had those tires before. they are nice in dry weather but rain forget it. every set of painted lines they would slip, even under hardly any acceleration. (also those i had on my supra) 200hp.

joezz28

How can they be that bad in wet weather? Is it something in the rubber compound? I don't get it. Their web site says they are good all season, and in light snow too. How about on a V6 do you think they would be ok?

RickyMartinZ28

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I had some cheap tires when I first got my car, I mean really cheap Z rated. They would slip when I let off my brakes at a redlight in the rain... and I would slid everywhere, they were godawful man. Unreal. I nearly died every day. Everytime it rained I had to be sure to turn no Gs whatsoever.

99greenbird

good prices for thoses tires

brapril714

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I have them on my car now. Not a bad tire for the price. I haven't had any problem in the rain either.

Cheap Guy

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You probably already know this but don't underestimate the power of your V6. Remember, the V6 can do just about everything a Z can do, just a little bit slower

When I had my 97 Camaro V6 it had the stock Goodyear all-season GA's and they were a nightmare - slid all over the place in both rain and snow, so don't take the mfg word when they say M+S. Replaced the GA's with a better GY GT-HR in the stock size from Tirerack and I was much happier, especially in rain/snow.

'00_Z

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I have been using Kumho tires for a while and have no complaints. I have them on the front of the 'camaro and a set on the truck as well. They are a really good tire for the price.

joezz28

Ok I think I found a great deal on eBay for a set of 4 ZR rated 245/50/16 tires. Made by Michelin but under the brand name of "Riken Raptor".

A set of 4 for $315 with free shipping!

Can some of you guys take a look at the auction and tell me what you think. I heard these are excellent water handling tires.

Fabian

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I drove in ice and snow with those exact tires. I managed just fine thru that crap so I dunno. I like em for everyday use :shrug:

Donohue96M6Z28

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$23 to balance?? greedy *******. Mount/balance should be free when you purchase tires. I wouldnt go back there again. Also, I dont know much about falcons. But they sound cheap as hell. For the size that your looking at, you could prob get a nice set of BFGs for about that price. either way. Thats alot of money to spend just to slap on some stock wheels. I'd just buy a nice set of wheels/tires. You can usually find a set relatively cheap. Last summer I sold a set of 17x9.5 black zr1s in mint condition with like new tires for $550. Maybe youc an find a good deal too.

joezz28

Which ones are you talking about? The Kumho or the Riken?

joezz28

I suspected they were greedy on this deal. I've received good prices on other work at this shop, but I get the feeling they keep jacking their prices every time I go back there. Thanks for the suggestions.

Fabian

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the kumhos. I have pics of what I drove thru. inches thick of busted *** ice and sleet. I really had places to go that day ...

Silver UltraZ

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if you have a walmart they will mount and balance for 5 bux a tire