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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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i only need rears and am looking to get thew best bang for my buck. looking to spend less than $200 per!!! thanks
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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anyone!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Check out the Nitto Extremes......Best bang for your buck in my opinion, but at the same time you don't have the luxury of the Run Flat feature.
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I been doing the same research. Good non-runflats at a great price seem to be Nitto 555s or Kumho MXs. Overall people seem to like the Kumhos better over the long run. The Nittos seem to harden over time.

In the runflat category you are limited but Michelin seems to have a pretty good Pilot Sport Zero Pressure but it isn't a "max" performance tire if that is what you are looking for. Plus I refuse to support the damn French. :smash:

For what it's worth....I will probably get the Kumhos.

--Bill
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Kumho Ecsta MX's. I have never heard a complaint from anyone. Do a search on them and you will see.
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