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Mar 8, 2014 | 10:32 PM

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lonerider2002

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If you want a good all-season tire that won't break the bank and has a 50000 mile warranty check out these Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires. I had them on a 3000gt and they ran quiet and with confidence in the rain. they are for snow as well but I drive my Subaru in winter. Plus they have a 70.00 rebate going on right now. They have a lot of 5-star reviews.

http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/conti...39:tv119000766

Mar 8, 2014 | 10:53 PM

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Silverbullet00

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

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Originally Posted by Baetke

Falken is a run flat tire.

They might make one but mine are FK452 Z rated blow out specials and run smooth and quiet!

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Mar 8, 2014 | 11:01 PM

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Silverbullet00

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baetke

Falken is a run flat tire.

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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad

Not the FK452's.

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00

They might make one but mine are FK452 Z rated blow out specials and run smooth and quiet!

Rest my case!

Mar 9, 2014 | 12:06 PM

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Baetke

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00

Rest my case!

You never had a case. They are owned by Cooper but no dealers in Wi.

Mar 9, 2014 | 02:45 PM

#25

brokenparts

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From: Parkville Maryland

I had a set of coopers that were absolutely awesome for the price. Good tire, imo.

Mar 9, 2014 | 02:48 PM

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xhifer

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Bridgestone re760 sport. Best for money. Do your research on this site.

Mar 9, 2014 | 05:06 PM

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decarmine

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From: Lecanto FL

Another run-flat issue...

I have decided to go non-run-flat when I replace my tires -- definitely Michelins -- but have another question:

Because of poor camber from factory, I had to replace the front tires long before I replaced the rear. Since then I only replace two at a time.

Can I run non-RFs on the back while running RFs on the front?

Thanks

Frank

Mar 9, 2014 | 09:25 PM

#28

tsts

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From: "Philly" Pennsylvania

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Originally Posted by Baetke

We'll the 2004 could use some new rubber. Only 24,000 on the originals but ride is getting hard and loud. What is being used now days for replacement of the run flats? Want real life old fashioned tires without run flats. Thanks people.

I have tried several non-summer tires (all season) and found Continental DWS to be quiet and perform good on my vette in various conditions. Check Tire Rack and see how well they are in their tests compared to others, they have a lot of size variances to choose from other than stock. Prices are reasonable.

PS - have driven my bette in West Bend, Mil., Hartford, Menomonee areas in light snow that popped up and was glad I had them.

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Mar 9, 2014 | 10:51 PM

#29

FLrealty

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From: Tampa Florida

I had very good experiences with Sumitomos. I have heard good things about the newest HTRZ3. I will start with these when I pick out my new rims.

Mar 10, 2014 | 04:18 PM

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FourG63 97GST

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From: South Florida FL

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Originally Posted by WetteVette

Replaced my GY runflats about a year ago with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2s. I don't ever drive in the wet or cold, so they suit me just fine. Very aggressive tread pattern. Around $850 from Tire Rack.

agreed, i'm about to go on my 3rd set of these, no snow for me, but I get my share of rain

Mar 10, 2014 | 04:30 PM

#31

vetteLT193

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From: Tallahassee fl

I did Firestone Indy tires. At the local firestone store the front two were 300.

Rides way better than the Goodyears and I have a AAA card if anything happens.

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