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Old 05-18-11, 10:15 AM
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I have been reading reviews on a bunch of different tires the last couple weeks (Michelin PS2, SuperSport, Continental DW, Hankook, Toyo, etc.). The Super Sport seems like the best all around tire. Of course, that is only based on limited reviews being this is a new tire. I just ordered the Super Sports and went with the factory sizes (yes Lou, I know your runnin 285's in the rear :-). My ISF is lowered with spacers. Do not want to deal with any rubbing issues with these new tires.
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Old 05-18-11, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
(yes Lou, I know your runnin 285's in the rear :-). My ISF is lowered with spacers. Do not want to deal with any rubbing issues with these new tires.
Hey, I'm not advocating anything here. Just sharing information. And if you are lowered and running spacers, you probably made the right decision.

Lou
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
Hey, I'm not advocating anything here. Just sharing information. And if you are lowered and running spacers, you probably made the right decision.

Lou
Just giving you a hard time Lou. With all the research I did on tires I saw a number of posts from you. Wish I could run 285's like I did in the Supra days.
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i notice they don't have them in 285/30/19 but they do have them in 275/30/19 on tire rack.
Old 05-18-11, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
i notice they don't have them in 285/30/19 but they do have them in 275/30/19 on tire rack.
also 305/30/19

Old 05-18-11, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
...the belts started to get exposed on the inner tread of both fronts. This is typical of a double wishbone suspension...
Who told you this? It is not my experience at all with LOTS of other cars (most notably my Supra which has been through 6 sets of tires since I bought it).
Old 05-19-11, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Who told you this? It is not my experience at all with LOTS of other cars (most notably my Supra which has been through 6 sets of tires since I bought it).
I agree, but it's all good.
Ryan should have also stated that toe, camber and driving characteristics is more of an issue for this problem.
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How many miles are you at?
Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
I have been reading reviews on a bunch of different tires the last couple weeks (Michelin PS2, SuperSport, Continental DW, Hankook, Toyo, etc.). The Super Sport seems like the best all around tire. Of course, that is only based on limited reviews being this is a new tire. I just ordered the Super Sports and went with the factory sizes (yes Lou, I know your runnin 285's in the rear :-). My ISF is lowered with spacers. Do not want to deal with any rubbing issues with these new tires.
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Originally Posted by OneSiCkF
How many miles are you at?
26K on the OEM Bridgestone's. I bought my IS-F used with 14k miles back in Feb, 2010. I really don't beat on it, so I'm guessing most of the wear was done by the previous owner. The rears are toast, no tread left. However, the fronts do have some tread....I'm just going to get the entire set to start from scratch. Looking forward to getting a PS2 quality or better tire to see how the car is supposed to ride :-)

Got a deal on the set. $1150 out the door.
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
26K on the OEM Bridgestone's. I bought my IS-F used with 14k miles back in Feb, 2010. I really don't beat on it, so I'm guessing most of the wear was done by the previous owner. The rears are toast, no tread left. However, the fronts do have some tread....I'm just going to get the entire set to start from scratch. Looking forward to getting a PS2 quality or better tire to see how the car is supposed to ride :-)

Got a deal on the set. $1150 out the door.
where did u get the tires that cheap for the PSS?
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
where did u get the tires that cheap for the PSS?
Small tire shop here in So Cal. One of those shops that does a $load of installs, but will not ship that I know of. I will look into it.
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
Small tire shop here in So Cal. One of those shops that does a $load of installs, but will not ship that I know of. I will look into it.
No, sorry. The shop does not ship.
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Are we talking about Donald here?
Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
No, sorry. The shop does not ship.
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Originally Posted by OneSiCkF
Are we talking about Donald here?
Someone was asking if my tire shop could ship.


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