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Old 01-25-10, 11:01 PM
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Default looking for some tires for my new rims!

Thanks for everyone's input
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im looking for 225/35/20 fronts and 245/35/20 rears

they will be mounted on 20x8.5 and 20x9.5 wheels

on-line pricing i found yokohama avid w4s for $457 for 4 tires and nitto 555 for $461 for all 4 tires. (prices includes tax etc.)

does anyone know where they might be a better deal? i plan on calling up tire central to see if they got anything for me. i'm also looking for a place to mount and balance also. Thanks!

*going to tire central! gave me the best pricing... much cheaper than me buying it myself and bring it to a cheap place to mount and balance* Thanks everyone...

i got some lug nut questions if you guys would help me out with that .. look below THANKS!

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www.citytireonline.com

They usually have the best prices from what i've seen and they also mount and balance for a very competitive price. They are also very good at mounting and balancing aftermarket wheels, so that means no scratches or nicks during the mounting process.

If you pay cash.......NO TAX!!
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Tire Central in San Grabriel gave me the best price on General Exclaim that included mounting and balancing.

The Wheel and Tire Connection in Lake Forest tried to match Tire Central as close as they could. Talk to Dom.
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Tire Central in San Gabriel has the best prices. Talk to Donald he is the man.
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Originally Posted by IS25Heaven
Tire Central in San Gabriel has the best prices. Talk to Donald he is the man.
x1000000 dont even bother shopping anywhere else.
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onlinetires.com

and wouldnt it be better to run 225/30 and 245/30?
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i would do the nitto 555!!!!!! i had them on my car they are very good tires excellent grip no doubt!!!!!
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+1 tire central! Nitto NT05 or NT05R Im gonna get those when the rain is gone and I get wider wheels.
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Take a look at Vredestein, I think I will be going with these when I need new tires for my F. They have great reviews at a good price.

http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Ban...ionID=19725764

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+1 for Donald @ Tire Central!
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Originally Posted by sgvdd525
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and wouldnt it be better to run 225/30 and 245/30?
225/35 and 245/35 gives me sizes closer to stock. im a 07' ES350
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hey, i got a lugnut question....

will my stock lug nuts fit with my aftermarket wheel? i'm hearing different responses. yes i will need them for sure... and test them out. and i also have no clue where to get lug nuts and how i'll know if they'll fit. b2auto design told me to make sure they're 12 x 1.5 ... and thats it. thanks for the responses i'll post pictures after i get some new rubber on friday
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Originally Posted by PK_Celsior
i would do the nitto 555!!!!!! i had them on my car they are very good tires excellent grip no doubt!!!!!
how are these tires in terms of wear? in comparison to the falken 912's
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Originally Posted by SickES350
hey, i got a lugnut question....

will my stock lug nuts fit with my aftermarket wheel? i'm hearing different responses. yes i will need them for sure... and test them out. and i also have no clue where to get lug nuts and how i'll know if they'll fit. b2auto design told me to make sure they're 12 x 1.5 ... and thats it. thanks for the responses i'll post pictures after i get some new rubber on friday
They clear the studs for sure since it's stock the only thing you have to worry about is the style of your aftermarket rims. Some have big lug holes and some don't. Just need to make sure it clears the lug holes on the new rims.
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thanks for all the help guys! i'll post up some nice shots when my car is cleaned up a bit....

but for now.. some teasers..






IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/lito_ray/IMG_1448.jpg[/IMG]


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