More tire ?????
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From: Bloomington IN
More tire ?????
Hello there,
well, I had pretty much given up on find a set of Pilot Sport A/S RF's for my 02. So, I started looking at the Firehawk RF's because there were so many positive things said about them. Well, I finally found a full set of the pilot Sport RF's. My questions to you all is, do think there is $260 worth of the difference betwee The Michelin's and the Firestones? The Firestones are the cheaper of the two. Just thought I would ask you in case anyone out there has compared the two.
Thanks,
Scott
well, I had pretty much given up on find a set of Pilot Sport A/S RF's for my 02. So, I started looking at the Firehawk RF's because there were so many positive things said about them. Well, I finally found a full set of the pilot Sport RF's. My questions to you all is, do think there is $260 worth of the difference betwee The Michelin's and the Firestones? The Firestones are the cheaper of the two. Just thought I would ask you in case anyone out there has compared the two.
Thanks,
Scott
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From: Staunton Va
Re: More tire ????? (sacarmic)
In my little opinion, that is a lot of difference. The Michelins do have, if I remember right, a higher tread wear rating, but... I went thru the same thing on another level; decide between runflat or regular tires. Since I may drive my car on long distance trips I'm going with the runflats, but that will cost me about and extra $100 per tire! :U
I say GM needs to find a spot for a temp spare; at least for the coupes and verts.
Later!
:seeya
I say GM needs to find a spot for a temp spare; at least for the coupes and verts.
Later!
:seeya
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Re: More tire ????? (KMoney)
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Re: More tire ????? (Sully C5)
[QUOTE]There is always this alternative for run-flats... http://www.yokohamatire.com/01a3.html
If you are talking about the Yokohama runflat, from the many web sites I've visited searching for tires, they are just about the same price as the Goodyears. I don't think so. And with that LOW treadwear number... See my next post.
Later.
:seeya
If you are talking about the Yokohama runflat, from the many web sites I've visited searching for tires, they are just about the same price as the Goodyears. I don't think so. And with that LOW treadwear number... See my next post.
Later.
:seeya
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From: Staunton Va
Re: More tire ????? (EMDExpress)
Wear ratings are not comparable from brand to brand. Even within brands, they are only guides at best. :yesnod: :lol:
I would prefer not to put a set of $1000+ tires on this damn car every
year! :U
Later!
:seeya
