Tire decision time!
10-24-2008 | 03:28 PM
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Tire decision time!
OK so it's time for me to decide what the heck I'm going to do for tires. I currently have worn 265/245 Conti 3s on stock staggered wheels.
At Jangy's urging I've purchased another set of OE 18's so that I'll be able to run 9" rears at each corner.
My driving is 75% highway, 25% other. I really like the idea of having the same size tire all around so that I can easily swap front to rear to maximize tire life. I won't be going to the track or drag strip at all but I do want much improved turn-in, grip, and overall better handling...as well as adequate traction off the line.
So I've been thinking 275/35/18 which I can get in PS2, Toyo T1R, and Vredestein.
Estimated delivered prices:
PS2: $1340
T1R: $920
Vredestein: $800
I've been assuming I'd just break down and get the PS2s. Should I really consider the others?
Any reason to just go 265 all around besides saving wear on bushings?
At Jangy's urging I've purchased another set of OE 18's so that I'll be able to run 9" rears at each corner.
My driving is 75% highway, 25% other. I really like the idea of having the same size tire all around so that I can easily swap front to rear to maximize tire life. I won't be going to the track or drag strip at all but I do want much improved turn-in, grip, and overall better handling...as well as adequate traction off the line.
So I've been thinking 275/35/18 which I can get in PS2, Toyo T1R, and Vredestein.
Estimated delivered prices:
PS2: $1340
T1R: $920
Vredestein: $800
I've been assuming I'd just break down and get the PS2s. Should I really consider the others?
Any reason to just go 265 all around besides saving wear on bushings?
10-24-2008 | 03:50 PM
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10-24-2008 | 06:06 PM
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10-24-2008 | 06:53 PM
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Damn I wish I would of known that I could of gave you a set of Pirellis front and back brand new for just a hair more. Let me know if you want a back up set.
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10-24-2008 | 06:56 PM
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10-24-2008 | 07:00 PM
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oh well next time.
10-24-2008 | 07:14 PM
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New rims again???? Man I can't keep up with you, did you get rid of your HRE's? Are you back on 20's again?
I am going to try and make it up to Sac on Sat, but it's the wife and I 6yr anniversary and you know what that means
10-24-2008 | 10:32 PM
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CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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10-26-2008 | 11:36 AM
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