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Sep 10, 2011 | 10:05 PM

bclewis3204

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From: marshalltown iowa

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my 2004 needs new tires. what is the opinion of the ones to buy.

Sep 10, 2011 | 11:50 PM

Drumss

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I assume you want non-run flats?

Get the Michelin Pilot Sports..... I got the Kumho Ecstas on my 2004, but that's only because there was a very long backlog on the Michelins when I needed tires, and the price was great on the Kumho's.

I don't regret getting the Kumho's, but if I had it to do again I would get the Michelins.

Sep 11, 2011 | 08:28 AM

WJF2K2

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I'm in the same boat. I've ordered as set of Hankook Ventus V12s (non-runflat tires). They get good reviews and are very reasonably priced.

Sep 11, 2011 | 08:43 AM

edlomax

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Originally Posted by WJF2K2

I'm in the same boat. I've ordered as set of Hankook Ventus V12s (non-runflat tires). They get good reviews and are very reasonably priced.

Went with Continental DW - very quite and very pleased - about $1,100 installed balanced and front-end align

Sep 11, 2011 | 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WJF2K2

I'm in the same boat. I've ordered as set of Hankook Ventus V12s (non-runflat tires). They get good reviews and are very reasonably priced.

That's what I have on my car. The non run flats make the ride much softer, and for $500 bucks for four tires, its hard to beat.

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Sep 11, 2011 | 09:25 AM

Rich-L

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I went with Goodyear GSD3's and am very pleased.

Sep 11, 2011 | 09:33 AM

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Another user of the Hankook Ventus V12 - put them on my car late last year and so far I'm pleased.

Sep 11, 2011 | 09:37 AM

Z06ster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WJF2K2

I'm in the same boat. I've ordered as set of Hankook Ventus V12s (non-runflat tires). They get good reviews and are very reasonably priced.

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Originally Posted by Tampa Tuning

That's what I have on my car. The non run flats make the ride much softer, and for $500 bucks for four tires, its hard to beat.

www.TampaTuning.com

Indeed.... if you're going the non runflat route, Hankook V12's are the best tire for the least money. I currently have them on all fours. If money is no object, my recommendation would be for Continental ContiSport Contact3's.

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Sep 11, 2011 | 09:49 AM

irloyal

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Don't spend the bux for run flats, get a good tire and pop for AAA. Take a bottle of wine and a couple of cheap plastic glasses on every road trip. If you lose a tire, call AAA and pop open the wine while U wait.

Sep 11, 2011 | 10:00 AM

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87SAM

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Depending on where the flat occurs at, you may need more than 1 bottle and a couple of glasses for your newly found friends!

Sep 11, 2011 | 01:11 PM

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vetteman741

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Buy Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus

both are available with or without runflat (ZP)

The best money can buy

Second choice would be Hankook based on money savings

Sep 11, 2011 | 08:49 PM

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bclewis3204

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From: marshalltown iowa

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thanks for all the advice. just one more question has anyone run tiger paws gtz.

Sep 13, 2011 | 07:51 PM

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KCnoTek

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Hey, 87Sam and Rich-L, any problems with those Goodyears? On a 7K road trip this summer, I must have hit a pothole, because my Eagle F1's wore down to the cords on the outside rim. Goodyear was no help at all, and said I should get an alignment every time I hit a pothole. http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...illy_nilly.gif Just wondered about anyone else having a similar situation. Good Luck, BCLewis!

Sep 13, 2011 | 09:53 PM

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Vic'sVette

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I got Yokohama S Drive's a month or so ago. I like them. Tread rating of 300. They are nice & sticky. I hope I'll get 20,000 miles out of them. I don't know... Would have gotten the Yokohama Advan Sport's (tread rating 180-more sticky but probably only a 10,000 mile tire) but they were unavailable anywhere at the time.

Sep 13, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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larrybee

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go with the michelins non-run flats. Tire Racks price is great, and the ride and performance is second to none. you will not be sorry.

Sep 14, 2011 | 04:41 PM

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Sep 14, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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jcgunn

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Originally Posted by Rich-L

I went with Goodyear GSD3's and am very pleased.

I agree-great tires, I'm halfway thru my second set...but they DON'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE!!

Sep 14, 2011 | 05:42 PM

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vetteboy850

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My 98 needs new front tires also. But I cant decide on which to purchase...

http://www.atlantistire.com/prod-1748.htm

or

http://www.atlantistire.com/prod-17003.htm

Sep 14, 2011 | 06:44 PM

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fendermender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteboy850

My 98 needs new front tires also. But I cant decide on which to purchase...

http://www.atlantistire.com/prod-1748.htm

or

http://www.atlantistire.com/prod-17003.htm

Yeah that's what I've been thinking about. Goodyears on the one I just bought. Rears still have about half tread but the fronts are shot. I can't decide if I want to stay with the stock sizes or go to the C6 18-19 and buy wheels plus the tires. So started looking out for a couple used ones for the front in the meantime.

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