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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RobnBlue
i never said i got hooked up on the tires. i'm sorry i worded that last reply wrong, the better tires aren't always the expensive ones.

you do the research and get better tires for 400 then tires at 800
Um, I'm not completely sure about that... Sure, there is some expensive junk out there for sure, but if you were to take, for instance, some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Bridgestone RE970A/S's and compare against your Kumho, it would be a night and day difference...

Back to back, I can tell the difference between two high end tires, the difference between a high end tire and a low end tire is seriously crazy difference...
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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yeah those tires are way better than my kumhos but they just wouldn't work where i'm at.

the cost would out weigh the benefit in my situation.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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just got michelin tires at $713 for a whole set
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RobnBlue
yeah those tires are way better than my kumhos but they just wouldn't work where i'm at.

the cost would out weigh the benefit in my situation.
I understand buying economy tires, but why wouldn't either of those tires work for you? They are both relatively high mileage (for performance tires, and will get as many or more than your Kumhos) and they are both all season tires that outperform many lesser tires in the dry and wet, yet still retain even some snow capabilities... they are truly a do-everything type tire...
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Because my stock suspension super worn out, getting coil overs soon, and the roads here will tear tires to shreds. So I didn't want buy really good tires again and get them torn up before I get the coil overs.

I only suggested the kumhos cuz they were great tires for a reasonable price. Once I upgrade the suspension, my next set will be like those you suggested with new rims
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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i got the 970 as bridgestones on my 300 and I am not crazy impressed... I loved my 760 sports and I wanna try the s-04 pole position ( I work for bridgestone so I get that deal lol) but yeah bridgestone is the best but kuhmo is close second for me, just not those ast's lol
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