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Old 09-30-08, 12:37 AM
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Default Comfortable, quiet, and yet performance oriented 20s?

Probably an oxymoron but is there such a tire that meets those parameters in a 20 size? Looking for 245/40/20. Not too concerned with all weather as I rarely get rain up here. Rained last night for 5 minutes and I thought we would need to get the sandbags.
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Yes, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S is available in that size. Sounds like exactly the tire you are looking for.
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Nitto Invo has ur size. i got a chance to drive my uncles GTI with INVO's.. compared to the BFG's.. they were night and day. super quiet and super comfortable. Also tread pattern looks really good from the back.

Also added bonus.. besides being great on dry pavement its great during rainy/wet conditions as well!
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Originally Posted by vwynn
Nitto Invo has ur size. i got a chance to drive my uncles GTI with INVO's.. compared to the BFG's.. they were night and day. super quiet and super comfortable. Also tread pattern looks really good from the back.

Also added bonus.. besides being great on dry pavement its great during rainy/wet conditions as well!
Good when new, but I've seen them with the same problem as other Nitto's - once they get some age on them, they become hard, slick and loud...
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I only put about 5k on the INVO's but I'm very happy with them.

OP: did you get my PM about those ACE wheels and caliper clearance?
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Thanks for the suggestions. I picked up a set of Sumitomo HTR Z III tires. Good price ,performance, and noise. Perhaps the cars noise cancellation system is working as well.

Rated nicely over on TireRack



They fit the iForged rims nicely-see sig. Thanks again.

D2-never received a PM on those wheels but no need for them now. Thanks though. I will need some GX wheels shortly so I will tag you when the times comes.
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Toyo Proxes 4. Have those on my GS and the NSX.

Great bang for the buck, quiet, predictable, comfortable.
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