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Old 25-05-2009, 08:21 PM
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Hi guys, after the AHG day I realised i'll be needing some better tyres for next time. I have searched loads of different ones but all the real good stuff is out of my price range, and my brain is scrambled from mixed reviews and pricing etc. Maybe you guys can let me know what your running in my price range.

I'm looking at 225/50R16 and around $200 per tyre. I realise this wont get me anything tooo great, but they'll just end up fried anyway!!!

What do you recommend?

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(P.S. may also consider 205/55R16 if it will get me a lot better tyre)

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Old 25-05-2009, 08:29 PM
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bridgestone potenza re001 arent too far off that price, i got my set for under 1000....

great grip in both wet and dry,
also fairly durable
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http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/showthre...highlight=tyre
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Let me know when you are ready mate and tell me what you are after.. I can get mates rates now on tyres
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Old 25-05-2009, 09:36 PM
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So Daren you got contacts!!!!
If its not too much trouble ask What they recommend for around the $200 mark. The Toyo Proxes 4 sound good but WAXDASS doesn't like em for some reason?
Also find out which is cheapest size, as i'm willing to run 205/55, 215/50 or 225/50 (the latter preffered)

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P.S. burnt you the AHG DVD
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Old 25-05-2009, 09:38 PM
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Yeah no worries mate.

What brands/models have you seen that you think will be more adequate to your NISMO POWA??

EDIT: The 205's would be cheapest being not as wide??
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Old 25-05-2009, 09:41 PM
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Looking at Toyo, Kumho, maybe Bridgies (although the ER300's I got aren't that grippy - old though) Dunno woteva???
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EDIT: The 205's would be cheapest being not as wide??
Not always the case
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Old 25-05-2009, 09:45 PM
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Ok mate.. noted will let you know ASAP
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Looking at Toyo, Kumho, maybe Bridgies (although the ER300's I got aren't that grippy - old though) Dunno woteva???
I suggest you talk to John at Wheels World Tyres & More in Osborne Park 9244 2277....
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