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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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I'm looking for a new sit of tires that are not expensive but good tires. I been searching the thread and not getting the answer im looking for. I want to see what you guys recommendation. I have an 00 c5 z06 (swap motor). Its been my daily driver currently having 17s in front 18s in back. Tires must be good in dry obviously and wet condition and doesnt wear to fast. Any adivce/help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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If you are looking for a set of great tires for around 400 bucks I would take a look at Tire Rack, The Sumitomo's HTRZ II are a great set for the money in stock sizes.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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bfg g force super sports, discount tire. mine were 625 a couple years ago
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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If you are looking for a set of great tires for around 400 bucks I would take a look at Tire Rack, The Sumitomo's HTRZ II are a great set for the money in stock sizes.
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Explain more about these tires never heard of them. Are they good in dry and wet condition? Do they wear fast?
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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I like them for the money, I got about 30,000 miles on my first set, I could of gotten more if I would of allined my car after I lowered it. Great summer tire, OK in the rain, No good in the snow. Quite, Smooth riding. Do a search on Tire Rack for them and read up on them. Are there better tires, You bet, But if you are on a budget these will get you buy for a few years.
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Hello, I have Falken FK-452 in the stock sizes (17,18) and really like them for my daily driver. They seem to be wearing well and much quieter than the stock runflats. Not sure about pricing as I bought them 1.5yrs ago. Just check TireRack or Discount Tire, you can check prices & read reviews on there to help answer your questions.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I like them for the money, I got about 30,000 miles on my first set, I could of gotten more if I would of allined my car after I lowered it. Great summer tire, OK in the rain, No good in the snow. Quite, Smooth riding. Do a search on Tire Rack for them and read up on them. Are there better tires, You bet, But if you are on a budget these will get you buy for a few years.
Yeah I already look them up. Seem like a decent tires especially if your on a budget. I take your advice for it. Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Don't buy anything until you've read this article:

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Originally Posted by Dave68
Don't buy anything until you've read this article:

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I read the whole article but don't really get the purpose. My mind is just right now some advice would help.
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Nitto Invos, great tread pattern, great dry, great in the rain!
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