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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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Stick with the Indy 500 'Stones. Just get the right size! You need 255/60's not 225/70's. Same overall diameter...just a better footprint and much better handling.

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I paid less than $80 each for my Firehawks.
I paid less than $80 for my Yokos and they got better ratings than both the firestone and goodrich/goodyear,
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Crash80
Where did I mention any issues? Mine is a daily driver. The wandering I speak of is from being a 26 year old car.
mine is a 38 year old that i use as a dd, but 'scuse me I thought i was quoting happiedaz not you
i think i paid 89 each here in rochester

happiedaz step up to the 60 series youll be happier no matter which brand

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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sweethence
mine is a 38 year old that i use as a dd, but 'scuse me I thought i was quoting happiedaz not you
i think i paid 89 each here in rochester

happiedaz step up to the 60 series youll be happier no matter which brand
I figured as much. No biggie.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Kumho makes an H rated tire in 255-60-15. They're the Ecsta STX. I'm probably going to try that next to see how they do. If they're craptastic, I'm just going to squeeze some 295-50-15s on there and pimp the cantilever.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ESU
Go to www.tirerack.com they have reviews on most tires. The firehawks actually got pretty good reviews. I eventually went with yokohamas because the review for them in the larger 255/60 size was better than the firestone, goodrich and goodyear tires.
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I chose the 255/60 Yoko's too for the same reason, plus they cost less. If you're hung up on a white letter Japanese name, then mount them black wall out.
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