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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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I have a 2001 Coupe and I'm thinking of changing the tires from the current Goodyear F1 run-flats as they're getting close to needing to be replaced and are starting to leak a bit. For several reasons I am going with non-run-flats (I'm willing to roll the dice) and would like some suggestions as to a suitable replacement tire...stock size. I am not a racer and tend to be a bit conservative with the vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I went with Nitto NT555s...

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i'm happy with my Kumho ASX. nice rider and not too expensive
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Last weekend I put on some BF Goodrich Comp 2s. So far so good!
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Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires in a 245/40ZR17 & 285/35ZR18

FWIW, my review on my 00' vert:
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Does anyone know about the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire?
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Hankooks, been running them for 1.5 years now on my daily driver.
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I replaced my runflats with Z06 rims and new tires; Toyo T1Rs were good. Continental Extreme Contact DW summer tires were better.
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Great tire for the $. See the TireRack review of them. They have a stiffer sidewall than the Hankook, resulting is better steering response.
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