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06-22-2009, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Another tire question
Hey all, I need a tire recommendation. Here are my wants/needs from the tire:
-Needs to have great wet and dry traction, snow is not a factor. -Needs to be decently quiet, some noise is ok -Will not be tracking, simply a spirited DD tire -Looking to spend under $160/tire -Tire size will be 245/40/17 -Tread life needs to be decent as well What would ya'll suggest? I was leaning towards the Kumho Ecsta XS but wasn't sure if it was geared more towards the Auto-x crowd.
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06-22-2009, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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I'd say General UHP's or Dunlop Star Specs mattering on how aggressive you want to be. XS's are apparently not that good in the rain.
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06-22-2009, 09:55 PM | #3 |
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Thanks! I was considering the Star Specs as well. Any other recommendations?
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06-23-2009, 12:32 AM | #4 |
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06-23-2009, 06:25 AM | #6 |
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^^^^ great tires
...but in that size you'll need to roll your rear fenders. |
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06-23-2009, 10:11 PM | #8 |
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The Star Specs also run wide. I run 235/45r17 as daily drivers,and they are plenty wide (as wide as most 245/45r17). I have been really impressed by the wet traction as well. They do have a stiff sidewall, so they are not the most comfortable daily driver tire,but (in my mind at least), they are the perfect balance of performance, wear, and comfort/drivability including noise as they are fairly quiet until well worn. The price is right,too.
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06-23-2009, 11:25 PM | #9 |
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^^^^So you think I should take it down to a 235 if I go with the Star Specs, even if I plan on rolling thew rears anyways?
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06-24-2009, 06:47 AM | #10 |
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