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Old 06-14-09, 12:43 PM
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Default Time for new tires

27,700 miles and it was time for my first set of new tires. Both front tires were down to the cords and belts on the inside. Since I was getting all 4 replaced I figured I would use up the rear too.

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Old 06-14-09, 03:27 PM
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Coming soon to a CL forum near you:

Time for New Rear Brakes!
Old 06-14-09, 05:15 PM
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I hope my tires last that long. Currently sitting @ 9900 miles.
Old 06-14-09, 05:31 PM
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Wish we didnt have and electronic lsd there.
Old 06-14-09, 09:53 PM
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lol
one-wheel drive FTMFW!!!

I agree on the lsd
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That is awesome! What new tires are you going with?
Old 06-14-09, 10:58 PM
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has anyone heard of nankang? they seem cheaper but with better ratings than the stock bridgestone ones...

http://www.mavistire.com/ProductCart...t=Summer&frb=B
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Originally Posted by malujerry
has anyone heard of nankang? they seem cheaper but with better ratings than the stock bridgestone ones...

http://www.mavistire.com/ProductCart...t=Summer&frb=B
have u heard of tire DISmounting from rim in a turn? not saying nakang tyres are that bad, but they are not realy from same category as Bridgestone or Michelins...wouldn't put such tyres on a permormace car...unless it always stays in garage..
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Anyone have any experience with Hankook tires? A friend of mine was pitching the company to me and when i looked them up they have good reviews.
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
Anyone have any experience with Hankook tires? A friend of mine was pitching the company to me and when i looked them up they have good reviews.
I was told once they were really bad, but that was years ago. I don't know what they are like now???
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Originally Posted by Audriuss
have u heard of tire DISmounting from rim in a turn? not saying nakang tyres are that bad, but they are not realy from same category as Bridgestone or Michelins...wouldn't put such tyres on a permormace car...unless it always stays in garage..
that's what i figured, it just had a better tread rating than the bridgestone... but lower than the PS2's, so now i'm confused on how these ratings and prices are even determined now...
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I wish I could get 15K out my tires,much less 27K ! I went with Veredestein on the rear for now in a 275/30/19 on stock rim ,so far so good .Motor Trend replaced their PS2s with these on their long term F and liked them so I am giving them a try.
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I went with the same Michelin PS2's that came with the car. I like the performance and they lasted more than I expected.
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lol i can't believe you were able to pull off 27k miles from these tires, that's good

oh and nice way to use up the rears

oh btw, the 2nd part of the video seems to show the lack of lsd?

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Old 06-16-09, 09:22 PM
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Damn! 27k on PS2's. I hope to get as much on mine.


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