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Aftermarket Rims & Tires

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Almost Time For New Tires--need Help

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Jun 22, 2008 | 12:37 AM

Chi-town

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Almost Time For New Tires--need Help

Aftermarket rims/tires
Aftermarket tires only
OEM Dunlop's
Aftermarket tires & suspension mods
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Have OEM Dunlop's; they've been good, but I know that there is better.

I like most of the after-market "rim" offerings, but the roads are so bad out here. As well, new rims do not hold value and buying used is a dice roll (bent, chipped, scratched, etc.).

Tires are expensive. That's why I'd like to weight my options. If I buy new tires, then the tires might as well accompany a rim that I desire. And, if buying new rims/tires is more expensive than I'm willing pay ($3k), then I might as well max out on an outstanding tire and quite possibly mods to the suspension, etc.

By "outstanding" I mean a tire that will perform, as well as last a decent amount of time for average to aggressive driving.

Help!!!

Jun 22, 2008 | 07:39 AM

VikH

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People have said the RE050A Poles are good. Or go for Michelin Pilot Sports.

Jun 22, 2008 | 07:52 AM

ES3

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I'm pretty sure there are a few threads on the tire recommendations already. I take it you'll park the car in the winter? If not, are you running a 2nd set of winter tread?

Jun 22, 2008 | 12:38 PM

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Bang for the buck the Sumitumo HTR ZIII deliver. For the ultimate get the Pilot sport PS2.

Jun 22, 2008 | 01:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VikDiddy

People have said the RE050A Poles are good. Or go for Michelin Pilot Sports.

First I've heard of the RE050A Poles; I'll look into it.

I've read that the Michelin's wear out fast, like 9000 miles fast.

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Originally Posted by ES3

I'm pretty sure there are a few threads on the tire recommendations already. I take it you'll park the car in the winter? If not, are you running a 2nd set of winter tread?

Not trying to go for just tire recommendations...
No winters here or where I plan on going in the next two years.

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Originally Posted by carchitect

Bang for the buck the Sumitumo HTR ZIII deliver. For the ultimate get the Pilot sport PS2.

I had Sumitomo's before. Over the next few weeks I'll compare them along with some of the other rec's.

All, thank you for the recommendations; keep them coming!