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Old 03-13-15, 01:55 PM
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Default Which tires are you running?

03 Gs300 here,

Rim size is at:

9.5 X 19 fronts
11 X 19 Rear

Past/Current tires:

225/245/35/19 Federal 595s
currently on the same size but running Acceleras

Im looking to purchase some new tires, but not trying to drop $700 plus on rubber....just registered three cars and cost me $533 So I'm on a budget, and definitely need new tires asap.

Whats a decent tire that i can get thats better than what i have?
I searched around but couldn't find comparisons on here. But i did read on google about some Falken 452 someone recommended, or possibly the Kumho SPT. But I'm all ears to some suggestions. Im really indecisive but i definitely want more grip to rip around some twisties. getting some new coil overs and dizen bushings installed soon, so i want tires that will keep up. I am stretched as well, so that is a factor.
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Sumitomo HTRZ III's are excellent tires for the money. Tirerack.com usually has them for pretty cheap.
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Nankang NS-II or the Nankang NS-20's have yet to let me down. As far as pricing goes, check discountedwheelwarehouse.com, tires-easy.com and onlinetires.com to compare prices. theyve always got solid deals on a variety of tires/sizes.
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I wanted Hankook ventus II's but I got the sumitomos htrzIII. 255 in back, 225 in the front. They are good I auppose. Can't complain. I have had quieter tires and stickier tires, but none at the steal I bought these for
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
Sumitomo HTRZ III's are excellent tires for the money. Tirerack.com usually has them for pretty cheap.
will check those out!

Originally Posted by Uneekstyle
Nankang NS-II or the Nankang NS-20's have yet to let me down. As far as pricing goes, check discountedwheelwarehouse.com, tires-easy.com and onlinetires.com to compare prices. theyve always got solid deals on a variety of tires/sizes.
I had a couple Nankang's on my 350z but only up front. i didn't like the rim guard, only because i was stretched, but i will look into these places. thanks!
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I run Hankook Ventus V12 on my Varrstoens, good tires good grip & high treadwear so they last forever.
I just picked up a set of Enkeis and buying a set of Federal 595 RSR's for maximum grip.
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Originally Posted by Danny365N
I run Hankook Ventus V12 on my Varrstoens, good tires good grip & high treadwear so they last forever.
I just picked up a set of Enkeis and buying a set of Federal 595 RSR's for maximum grip.
They do offer great grip, soft, and are quiet. also, the sidewall seem a bit too soft for me. Can causes bending in rims.
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Running Nexen N7000 245/40 up front and 275/40/19 out back, no complaints with them but sizing up to 255/35 f and 305/30 r soon
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Running BF Goodrich Comp. 2
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I've ran nankang ns-2 and for the buck there good
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Factory chrome 7 spoke 17's with Conti Pure Contact 245 45 17's....
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Delinte D7 or whatever their model is
215/40/18
18x8.5 Carlsson 1/5
online tires was out of Achilles ATR so I took a chance on these Delintes. No complaints, they did what I needed them to. Gave a little stretch, got me the clearance I needed and they wore fine . Its been almost a year with camber at 4 deg. About time to flip them. I'm about as hard on my tires as I am on my under carriage that being said these have lasted quite a while. Yae for el cheapos!!!
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