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    Established Member Two Rings ecjr173's Avatar
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    Which tire is better????

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    Hey guys i need to buy some tires ASAP. I am currently running 235/35/19. What are some good tires that i can get. I have heard of Genaral Exclaim UHP, Kumho Ecsta SPT. Im not speed racer either. I dont want to spend more than $200 a tire. Can you guys recomend some that you all are running. I know there might be some topics on this but im in a bit of a rush to get to the tire shop. Thanks again guys.
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    Generals may be a little more durable than the Kumho, but not by much. Sumitomo HTRZ III is great performance tire for a little more !

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    Established Member Two Rings ecjr173's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    What do you think of the nankangs.
    05 A4 1.8T S-Line

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    Re: Which tire is better????

    Sorry, don't carry that brand... anyone care to chime in ?

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    Senior Member Two Rings WingsnHorns's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc@tirerack View Post
    Generals may be a little more durable than the Kumho, but not by much. Sumitomo HTRZ III is great performance tire for a little more !
    Totally agree with the Sumitomo's. I've tried the SPT's and for a little more money, the Sumitomo's are much better.

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    Active Member Two Rings shawn120's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    very happy with the UHP's so far 10,000 KM's

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Audized's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    Quote Originally Posted by WingsnHorns View Post
    Totally agree with the Sumitomo's. I've tried the SPT's and for a little more money, the Sumitomo's are much better.
    both in dry and wet? I heard that the Sumitomo's don't handle puddles very well.

    I've run SPT's for 10k. They do have this humming noise when coming to a stop and ride a little harsh over bumps, but other than that I'm quite happy with them.

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    Senior Member Two Rings WingsnHorns's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    Quote Originally Posted by autumn View Post
    both in dry and wet? I heard that the Sumitomo's don't handle puddles very well.

    I've run SPT's for 10k. They do have this humming noise when coming to a stop and ride a little harsh over bumps, but other than that I'm quite happy with them.
    The wet, not so much if you really drive "spiritedly", especially in Vancouver weather.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings ABanT's Avatar
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    Re: Which tire is better????

    I'm running Falken 452 in that size and they are great bang for the buck tires. Plenty of grip, even in the rain. I've put 10,000 kms on them so far and the tread is still looking like new. Had Bridgestone Potenza RE050A PP on before and these perform about the same. Mind you I don't drive too crazy but I do enjoy taking turns really fast.

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    Re: Which tire is better????

    I used to run the General UHP. Good tire life and decent ride quality for the cost.

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    Re: Which tire is better????

    BF Goodrich G Force Sports...WOW!
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