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Feb 19, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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ZippyGuy

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Originally Posted by McKrevice

it looks like they are not made anymore or no one online sells them.

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_V..._95V_P4233.cfm

$99.67

Feb 19, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Mack

This is based on...?? It's a highly rated tire (the one I recommended), and I have had several people I know who own them. They do get winter weather where they are (I don't), and I've not heard this about them. Perhaps you had a different kind of Falken? I have a set on my daily driver, and I'm very happy with them both dry and wet...

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Falken Ziex ZE-512 comes to mind after you try a set of these tires. Frightening in wet weather scary. Very loud road noise, turn up the stereo! Definately not for performance cars that have sport suspension. I would stay away from Ziex tires. Just as bad as some of the goodyears on the market not as good on snow and ice.

Feb 19, 2009 | 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by quickGS300

As I said, I have a set of them on my daily driver (which is FWD), and I've not had any bad experience in wet weather. We have been having a pretty fair amount since I got them, unusually high actually, and they have been nothing but superb. Of course I don't slide around corners with this car, either, but I haven't had any sliding or areas of concern. We all have different driving styles, but I would not hesitate to recommend the Falkens as a second option after the Yokos.

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Feb 19, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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WE are talking about a RWD a GS not a FWD that two different cars

Feb 19, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by quickGS300

WE are talking about a RWD a GS not a FWD that two different cars

Yes, I realize that that's two different cars, but stability in rain is stability in rain when you're talking the drive wheels. My friends that have put these on their RWD cars (one has an AWD, too) have all said the same things I'm saying - good traction, no sliding. I'm simply relaying my personal experience, since that's what he asked for.

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Feb 19, 2009 | 12:51 PM

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From: Lou-Evil KY

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Originally Posted by weaksauce

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...15&ar=60&rd=16

any on these page good? I'm looking to spend less than a 100 per tire as I am planning on doing a timining belt/water pump/ball joints/rear brakes as well and I am going to be very broke..

the hankooks are good as well as the continental pro contacts. i've installed many of themo n customers cars and i'm impressed.

Feb 19, 2009 | 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster

wider is better... The more tire you can contact to the ground the better, more traction better handling and a bit better gas mileage. Get as big as the rim can handle (without looking ghey that is!)

Wider tires give you better gas mileage? How does that work?

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_V..._95V_P4233.cfm

$99.67

anyone ever order on this site? I have only bought on Tirerack and Discount Tire. These are cheaper than the Serenity Turanza tires that I was looking at. I am not looking forward at spending 1100.00 on 245/45/17 Bridgestones if the Toyo's will be quiet and comfortable.