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Old 11-22-03, 11:36 AM
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Guys that have 20's on their gs: What tire do you recomend? Ill be getting some Giovanna Attack 20's this christmas and I need some advice on tires. Im not looking for a high performance tire, just something quiet and easy riding.
Old 11-22-03, 02:51 PM
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I would recommend Toyo T1-S. Very positive results with these tires. This is my second set. No complaints here.
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Also, what size tires do i need?
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Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
Also, what size tires do i need?
Are they staggered or all the same?
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What does staggard mean?
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Like 20 x 8.5 for the front and for the rear would usually consist of 20 x 9.5 or 10.

Usually for the 8.5's people get 245/35/20 and the rear usually 275/30/20.
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they are all the same i think
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I'm on my third set of Falken GRB fk451s, they are good tires, noise is moderate, grip is great, treadwear is great too (280).

For your car I would go 245 all around, I have my 255s on my 98 (rims from my 96) and I HATE the way the 255 looks in front!

Alot of folks have Nitto 555s too, that may be something to consider! Good luck man
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u will need a 245/35/20 up front, so it doesn't rub.. u can do the same in the rear if u like or go 255/35/20 if u want...i like the bridegstones. they wore fast in my case but its cus i was dropped really 4 a while their..u should b fine with falkens,toyos or stones....
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Dunlop Sp Sport 9000. I was impressed in the rain with these tires. The noise increased almost unnoticed. Passengers didn't notice any increase at all.
Old 11-22-03, 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by MasterG
Dunlop Sp Sport 9000. I was impressed in the rain with these tires. The noise increased almost unnoticed. Passengers didn't notice any increase at all.
i have those, they are great..
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i have the toyo t1s and there awesome highly recomend them and i have had pirelli pzeros rosso on my saleen there nice as well my nittos 555 sucked imo hope this helps !
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ya nittos rn't the way 2 go. not a horrible tire just not the best...good luck
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Originally posted by bluelex
ya nittos rn't the way 2 go. not a horrible tire just not the best...good luck
I like my nittos, they last a long time and everyone says they are loud but i dont notice it.. maybe because my radio is up to loud to hear them.. also, I have nothing to compare them to but do not have any problem with them..
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Toyos wear faster than Nittos. I have Nittos not noisey at all. Also cheaper than Toyos. But I like the Toyo tread.


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