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Old Sep 4, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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Question GL550 tire replacement
It is time to replace the Continentals on my 2008 GL550. Has anyone tried the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 on a 550? Any comments on performance vs Continental? thanks!
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just replaced my P-zero Rear Tires Due to Sidewall Crack and leaking (3 Years Old Tires)
couldn't spare to Spent $400+ per tire so order Lionhart LH-Five 295/40/21 so far they are decent
Paid $218.00 Shipped for the pair! lets see how long they last if i get 3 years i will be a happy camper
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Wow! Quiet.
200$ per tire depending on where you get them.
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Great price. I will check out the Lionhart tires. Thank you for taking the time to reply.
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
just replaced my P-zero Rear Tires Due to Sidewall Crack and leaking (3 Years Old Tires)
couldn't spare to Spent $400+ per tire so order Lionhart LH-Five 295/40/21 so far they are decent
Paid $218.00 Shipped for the pair! lets see how long they last if i get 3 years i will be a happy camper
Repalced my Lionhart Tires Last December 2022. so yep they were good for the price.
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