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well, its that time. time to get some new tires and i have no idea what to get. considering that i am getting into suspension and what not, i am

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Old 11-08-2016, 07:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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well, its that time. time to get some new tires and i have no idea what to get. considering that i am getting into suspension and what not, i am looking for s sticky A/S tire with the widest and best setup that i can get for less than $200 per tire. i was interested in some falken tires or some performance tire. it would be greatly appreciated if anyone could help me out considering that im a noob in this area
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Old 11-08-2016, 10:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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nah, nah, nah


What you want is impossible and for cheap to boot. Does not exist in this realm
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nah, nah, nah


You just said you want is impossible and for cheap to boot. Does not exist in this realm


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im a noob in this area
Don't cheap out on tires
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If your profile is correct, why would you want all-season tires in Mississippi? Does it snow there?
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If your profile is correct, why would you want all-season tires in Mississippi? Does it snow there?

we just have some slick spots in the road when it rains so i tend to spin. thats about it. i can control it but i would rather not have to deal with it


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No less than DWS06
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we just have some slick spots in the road when it rains so i tend to spin. thats about it. i can control it but i would rather not have to deal with it


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Cheaper tires tend to suck more in the wet. I found that out personally on two different sets of cheap tires. Also, the Z doesn't really like A/S tires. It prefers a full on summer tire or snow tires.
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You can get S-04s for the base wheels for less than $200 per tire. Definitely not all seasons, but hard to beat for the price. They're good in the wet and very good in the dry.
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If you're driving a base w/18's 245/45,275/40 is good fitment & tirerack has 4 choices of Ultra HP A/S tires....525-just over 800....surprised the A/S 3+ are just barely over 800.
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Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ is a great sticky all season tire. I've run it on the track as well, not as good as the normal super sports obviously but still pretty decent if you're not pushing 10/10ths.

Also if you're randomly spinning out in wet spots on the road your tires are not the problem, your driving is.
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