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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Question Best Tire

Put this in the wheels and tires forum, but i feel like theres better traffic from guys that have done the same thing here:

Ive been buying my tires from Tirerack for my 18" rims on my CLK. at some point i will be moving to 19" rims, assuming i can find affordable tires. ive looked at tirerack and discounttire, havent found anything that jumps out at me for what i need in the right sizes.

i need 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 obviously, but im looking for a tire in this size that is the most reasonably priced with the highest treadwear rating. just for city and highway driving, i dont need the best performance, just something that lasts that doesnt cost $250-$300 a tire if possible. i would like a treadwear rating up around 300 or close to it. suggestions please. thanks.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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I like Falkens - cheap, quiet, and I get about 20k miles to the set.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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i assume youre using the FK451 right? thanks, thats the best option i think ive found thusfar.

other opinions guys? im just trying to get an idea.

thanks.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 02:24 AM
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Toyo T1-S are long laster tires...

I like my Yokos... I got a good deal on them babies...
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 02:30 AM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
Toyo T1-S are long laster tires...

I like my Yokos... I got a good deal on them babies...
without really shopping around, i found the Toyos for basically $300 a tire (for the rear)....i know thats to be expected, but im poor...
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 02:34 AM
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Originally posted by Petie
without really shopping around, i found the Toyos for basically $300 a tire (for the rear)....i know thats to be expected, but im poor...
keep an eye on on ebay... they ocassionally have new tires come up that fit on baby...

i saw a pair of PZero Neros (265/35, i think) that sold for under $300 awhile back...

If you know for sure you will be getting 19s, start shopping now and just start stocking the tires until you buy the wheels themselves...
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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My falkens have been doing good so far. They have about 2K on them.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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How about $199 fronts and $235 rears with a 280 treadware?

These Toyos are at:

http://www.treadepot.com/td.c/orders/index.html
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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nice.

thanks guys, ive got better idea now and feel better about rubber prices for 19s.
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