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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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I have been reading a lot of good things in this forum about these tires as replacements for the run flats. Quiter, cheaper etc. Where is the best place to buy them? I don't see those advertised in my area at all.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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Great tire at a reasonable price..I bought mine locally for $800.00 inc tax and mounted but you can get them at www.tires.com too..:D
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com
'98 Torch Red Cpe - Put Nitto 555 Extreme's on 5K ago.
The tires are OUTSTANDING! The ride improvement over
"dumbflats" is still amazing me!
I will buy them again.....
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 08:57 PM
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Got mine from http://www.discounttire.com. $770.00 to the door. Couldn't be happer. :D I've got 7k on them now. Still quite, smooth and with no signs of wear. I do wish they'd come in 295 or 305.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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If you're looking for a deal, BillY2KFRC is going to be selling his Y2K chrome rims with almost new Nitto tires for around $1500 :yesnod:
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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Love mine....just wish I could get lower than 1.9xx 60' times on 'em :D
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