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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Ok so I posted in the Wheel & Tire section but haven't gotten any replies after a few days. I need the best traction tire for the rear 20's (20x10) and here are my options:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...0&startIndex=0

Which would you choose?

I am on the verge of just buying the Pirelli PZero's out of frustration
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Someone has to have an opinion.....
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wk+SZ50+EP+RFT

I just purchased these, I wanted to stay with run flats due to the wife driving the car sometimes. These Firestones drive and ride 100% better than the Goodyears...

I know they aren't listed in your tires above but I like em
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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just recently bought 19/20 combo of nittos 555s and very happy and the price was good with good traction
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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When I had 19's on the front and 20's on the rear (same size 20's as yours), I ran Michelin Pilot Sport IIs - 285/30ZR20. IMO, they had very good traction and rode very nice.
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I have great traction with my Toyo Proxes 4 295/30R20 Get 'em from our sponser Tire Deals 4 Less
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Damn three different tires with great traction... this makes things harder. any problems with the TPS with them? I heard some of the steel belted tires block the radio signal form them.
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