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Apr 11, 2010 | 12:40 AM

KillerC5

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From: Miami Florida

need new tires!!

so today i realized how bad i need new tires when i got a flat from how dul my tires where..i have the original goodyear tires that came with my car(15k miles only) and now iam looking into getting me some BF goodriches...any thoughts or suggestions? later on i plan to get new rims and wider tires but the budget at the moment is to tight..i can get me 4 new bf tires for less than 550$..i had bf goodriches on my previous car(mustang) and i loved them!

Apr 11, 2010 | 01:02 AM

yaknow

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From: Lino Lakes MN

I sold on BFG's, take a hard look at General Exclaim UHP's put them on the wife's car very quiet and smooth ride.

Apr 11, 2010 | 01:15 AM

dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

Your going to get many opinions good luck with your choice

Apr 11, 2010 | 07:45 AM

colderbythelake

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From: Duluth MN

I went with original equipement. Goodyear EMT

Apr 11, 2010 | 08:14 AM

Carcass

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From: Santa Maria Ca.

I put a set of General Exclaim UHP's on mine last weekend-night and day difference as far as smooth ride and noise go.
Took a run on my favorite mountain road last Sunday to break them in,and the handling was much improved over the worn out Kumho runflats they replaced.
I carry a plug kit and little 12v compressor in case a flat finds me

Apr 11, 2010 | 08:48 AM

Fun2Day

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From: Tampa Florida

take a look at Nitto Invo.....very happy with mine.

Apr 11, 2010 | 09:08 AM

rws.1

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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ

If your budget is tight...
General Tire Exclaim UHP
Kumho Ecsta
Cooper Zeon 2Xs or RS3

Apr 11, 2010 | 04:22 PM

pikerunner

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From: Dallas TX

I have had great luck with the Michelin Pilot Sport. They give a good ride and am pushing 20k out of the rears.

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Apr 11, 2010 | 04:39 PM

Silver48

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From: In Central TX

Just took a road trip of 1282 miles on my new BFG KDW tires and am completely satisfied. Don't ask me how I know they stay on the wheels at 100mph.

Apr 11, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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LisaJohn

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St. Jude Donor '10

BFGoodrich!!!!
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Apr 11, 2010 | 07:34 PM

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Toms02C5

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From: South Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikerunner

I have had great luck with the Michelin Pilot Sport. They give a good ride and am pushing 20k out of the rears.

Apr 11, 2010 | 07:35 PM

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C5 4 ME

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From: Whittier California

Take a look at Hankook Ventus V12 @ America's Tire. I am going to try these on my next set. Hope this helps.

Apr 11, 2010 | 07:38 PM

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Sabre34

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St. Jude Donor '06 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobewillie

Your going to get many opinions good luck with your choice

I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport ZP's on 4 years ago and have been very pleased. I have put about 10,000 miles on them and they are still quiet and not as harsh a ride as the GY run flats.

Apr 11, 2010 | 08:26 PM

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CurbsEnthusiasm

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From: Pembroke Pines Florida

After research on here and some other sites I decided on the General UHP in stock size. I placed an order today, expect to have them on the car tomorrow.

Apr 11, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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Silverbullet00

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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!

Nitto 555R's - not exactly cheap but I am happy with them. About $1K

I also like my other set - Faulken 452's about $600 a set.

When I wear out the Nitto's the Faulken's go on!

Apr 11, 2010 | 09:00 PM

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Cheech Wizard

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From: Orlando, Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurbsEnthusiasm

After research on here and some other sites I decided on the General UHP in stock size. I placed an order today, expect to have them on the car tomorrow.

I know you're gonna like 'em.

Apr 11, 2010 | 10:18 PM

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onevettenut

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From: Machesney Park Illinois

What is the general likes and dislikes on the Nitto Invos. I would like to know about wet and cool weather traction.

Apr 12, 2010 | 03:26 AM

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uptown193

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From: New York New York

The Continental Extreme Contact DW got great reviews and look nice.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Apr 12, 2010 | 03:39 AM

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Jesse Asis

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From: Concord California

Put General Exclaim UHP's, they are great for the price, they won't break your bank, they are great, grip is fantastic, sidewall is clean looking, they are a big improvement over the stock run flats. Since you can rotate C5 tires, I plan on just replacing with UHPs when I wear them out... Good luck.