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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:03 PM
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Yes I am tired!!
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:04 PM
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They should make them out of polyurethane imo.
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Sorry, Need to purchase new front tires. Any Recommendations?
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Sorry, Need to purchase new front tires. Any Recommendations?
Buy two new ones.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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You want all four to be a matching set.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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search the forum for tire brands and you will see a lot of recommendations. All four - yes. I went with Continental Extreme Contact. Love em. Not run flat.
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I did too, Continental Extreme Contact, quiet, smooth ride, carry a small compressor.

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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob 02
They should make them out of polyurethane imo.

I completely disagree with your idea. However.... mmmmmmm... aggggghhhhhhhhh..... mmmmmm....


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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Get a matching set, lots of good choices out there, your wallet will help you narrow the field. Best wishes!
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JimH05
Sorry, Need to purchase new front tires. Any Recommendations?
Anything but runflat.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 08:27 PM
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Burn the back tires up and get a set of something good. The old tires on the back might feel a little unstable when mismatched with better front 1's.
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My recommendation, a set of Hankook Ventus V12s. Very good tire and the price is very reasonable.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ronwc
Anything but runflat.
Runflats are ok.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 11:06 PM
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The most informative thread ever. Definitely sticky material!
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Go to our supporting vendor tire rack at TireRack.com ....they compare most brands and prices and you will have a basis to make a decision.
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Mine drives better with them.
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Round is best.
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