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02-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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Regarding (1)...sweet...thanks. Now about (2)...i checked a few specs on tread width and here's what i found. T1R = 10.5, FK452 = 9.3, Kumho SPT = 10.7 and G Exclaim's = 10.4. To be honest, the Generals are priced the best of the bunch and with a width just a tad smaller than the T1R's, you think i'll be good to go? Tire choices for 255/30-19 are pretty slim unless i want to spend north of $250, which I don't. In fact, I hate to even spend this much on rims....this is a daily, not a garage queen 
02-12-2008, 10:23 PM
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..One thing, it'll be killing someone who buys and cleaning the TESTAROSAS LOL..
If only I could afford them. 
Good Job cor
02-12-2008, 11:58 PM
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02-13-2008, 12:02 AM
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Whats worse is when I drive threw a subdivison that doesn't pay their fee's and the streets can only be navigated threw by a humvee....er G-Wagon
Last night I was just at a friends house and his streets were like the arctic tundra.
02-13-2008, 02:48 AM
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'09 A4 S Line
Yea, I've never had Generals so I can't comment but as rlee said, I've heard they are more square and prone to rubbing. Don't say I didn't warn ya!
02-13-2008, 12:56 PM
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LOL...no, i appreciate it...i'd never say that 
So, did some more reading, i can't find any info on General or Kumho tread width. I did find Falken and Hankook, 265, both on a 9.5" rim...
Falken FK452's = 10.4 section, 9.3 tread
Hankook K104 = 10.6 section, 9.1 tread
Looks like both these tires have a similar rounded side wall. The question is, are Falkens at $75 more a set over the Hankook's better? Likewise, are the Falken's at $150 more a set over the General's any better? Aside from rubbing, are the Falken's worth paying more for? I guess you could argue that you can easily eat that difference in the cost of fender rolling
255/30-19's are soooo hard to find cheap...
So, did some more reading, i can't find any info on General or Kumho tread width. I did find Falken and Hankook, 265, both on a 9.5" rim...
Falken FK452's = 10.4 section, 9.3 tread
Hankook K104 = 10.6 section, 9.1 tread
Looks like both these tires have a similar rounded side wall. The question is, are Falkens at $75 more a set over the Hankook's better? Likewise, are the Falken's at $150 more a set over the General's any better? Aside from rubbing, are the Falken's worth paying more for? I guess you could argue that you can easily eat that difference in the cost of fender rolling
255/30-19's are soooo hard to find cheap...
02-13-2008, 01:09 PM
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'09 A4 S Line
LOL...no, i appreciate it...i'd never say that
So, did some more reading, i can't find any info on General or Kumho tread width. I did find Falken and Hankook, 265, both on a 9.5" rim...
Falken FK452's = 10.4 section, 9.3 tread
Hankook K104 = 10.6 section, 9.1 tread
Looks like both these tires have a similar rounded side wall. The question is, are Falkens at $75 more a set over the Hankook's better? Likewise, are the Falken's at $150 more a set over the General's any better? Aside from rubbing, are the Falken's worth paying more for? I guess you could argue that you can easily eat that difference in the cost of fender rolling
255/30-19's are soooo hard to find cheap...
So, did some more reading, i can't find any info on General or Kumho tread width. I did find Falken and Hankook, 265, both on a 9.5" rim...
Falken FK452's = 10.4 section, 9.3 tread
Hankook K104 = 10.6 section, 9.1 tread
Looks like both these tires have a similar rounded side wall. The question is, are Falkens at $75 more a set over the Hankook's better? Likewise, are the Falken's at $150 more a set over the General's any better? Aside from rubbing, are the Falken's worth paying more for? I guess you could argue that you can easily eat that difference in the cost of fender rolling
255/30-19's are soooo hard to find cheap...
02-13-2008, 01:19 PM
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'09 A4 S Line
Not sure where you're looking, but EdgeRacing.com always has decent deals on Toyo and Falken.
Toyo T1R
235/35/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/1714/
255/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/2229/
265/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/2224/
Falken FK452
235/35/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/3158/
265/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/3162/
Toyo T1R
235/35/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/1714/
255/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/2229/
265/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/2224/
Falken FK452
235/35/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/3158/
265/30/19 - http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/3162/
02-14-2008, 01:54 AM
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'07 GTI & '04 M3
Thanks Blake...I checked, their prices are pretty good. However, I saw Discount Tire has auctions on ebay with free shipping so the total package is a little less with them....i'm gonna try that route first.
I really appreciate all the help here. Like I said before, I'm trying to be extra cautious as this is my daily driver. My M3...well, that's my garage queen ...so that got first priority with modding and anything goes. With the C230, it has to be way more comfortable and user friendly so-to-speak. Unlike the M3, the C230 does carry passengers once in a while
Thanks again.
BTW, any good reccomendations on where to buy TEIN Basic CO's?
I really appreciate all the help here. Like I said before, I'm trying to be extra cautious as this is my daily driver. My M3...well, that's my garage queen ...so that got first priority with modding and anything goes. With the C230, it has to be way more comfortable and user friendly so-to-speak. Unlike the M3, the C230 does carry passengers once in a while
Thanks again.
BTW, any good reccomendations on where to buy TEIN Basic CO's?
02-17-2008, 09:44 PM
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hey i was wondering if these would fit on my car with the c230 sport brakes
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-FM...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-FM...QQcmdZViewItem
02-18-2008, 01:55 AM
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hey i was wondering if these would fit on my car with the c230 sport brakes
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-FM...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-FM...QQcmdZViewItem
02-19-2008, 12:37 PM
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2006 C350 SS
Didnt come close to clearing the front!
THE FRONT LOOKED LIKE IT NEEDED HUGE SPACERS AND THE REAR WAS OFF BY A SMALL SMALL AMOUNT....
HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING THE "RIGHT" SPACERS?
AND WHAT MIGHT BE TOO BIG??
IM LOST
AND BUMMED OUT THAT THESE DIDNT GET ON THERE...TIME FOR SOME SPACERSSSSSS
HELP? THANKS GUYS
-IVE BEEN OUT OF MY OFFICE FOR A WEEK OR SO WITH A GNARLY FLU AND LOOKS LIKE I MISSED A LOT....ANY HELP WITH THE SPACER-ADVICE WOULD BE GRRRRREAAAATT!!!
THANKS AGAIN..
-CHAD
02-19-2008, 12:44 PM
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I WENT TO FINALLY THROW MY WHEELS ON FRIDAY AFTER MY TIRES HAD COME IN....AND IT WAS REALLY OFF!!!
THE FRONT LOOKED LIKE IT NEEDED HUGE SPACERS AND THE REAR WAS OFF BY A SMALL SMALL AMOUNT....
HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING THE "RIGHT" SPACERS?
AND WHAT MIGHT BE TOO BIG??
IM LOST
AND BUMMED OUT THAT THESE DIDNT GET ON THERE...TIME FOR SOME SPACERSSSSSS
HELP? THANKS GUYS
-IVE BEEN OUT OF MY OFFICE FOR A WEEK OR SO WITH A GNARLY FLU AND LOOKS LIKE I MISSED A LOT....ANY HELP WITH THE SPACER-ADVICE WOULD BE GRRRRREAAAATT!!!
THANKS AGAIN..
-CHAD
THE FRONT LOOKED LIKE IT NEEDED HUGE SPACERS AND THE REAR WAS OFF BY A SMALL SMALL AMOUNT....
HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING THE "RIGHT" SPACERS?
AND WHAT MIGHT BE TOO BIG??
IM LOST
AND BUMMED OUT THAT THESE DIDNT GET ON THERE...TIME FOR SOME SPACERSSSSSS
HELP? THANKS GUYS
-IVE BEEN OUT OF MY OFFICE FOR A WEEK OR SO WITH A GNARLY FLU AND LOOKS LIKE I MISSED A LOT....ANY HELP WITH THE SPACER-ADVICE WOULD BE GRRRRREAAAATT!!!
THANKS AGAIN..
-CHAD
02-19-2008, 03:53 PM
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06 c230 v6 SS
no way in hell were those ever gonna clear the front brakes. you can also try shaving the hell out of your calipers and running spacer, but youll prolly have to end up painting your calipers cause itll look like ***.
02-19-2008, 07:22 PM
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Ahhhh why didnt anyone jump in before this????
I didnt know too much and some people said they will fit fine...others said just some spacers....NOW NOT AT ALL?
NOOOOOOOOOOO
HELP?!?!? ANYONE?!!?!??! IDEAS?!!?!?!!?
....this sucks....
I didnt know too much and some people said they will fit fine...others said just some spacers....NOW NOT AT ALL?
NOOOOOOOOOOO
HELP?!?!? ANYONE?!!?!??! IDEAS?!!?!?!!?
....this sucks....
02-19-2008, 07:26 PM
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um, LOTS of people told you that they wouldn't fit. the people with the most amount of knowledge ALL told you that they wouldn't. but, you didn't listen and you jumped on them... sorry man, you're SOL.
