Author Topic: Need new tires...grrrrrrrr (Read 682 times)

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2004, 01:51:48 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Thanks, looks like I just may go with those. I have 14 days left to do my state inspection so shipping may be an issue.

No shipping, price includes mounting/balancing/rotation as stated above.
I was in and out of their shop in 30 minutes.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2004, 01:59:46 PM »

Just called my 2 closest Discount Tire stores and the Kumho's are special order only.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:01:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
And I shoulda re-opened the Fat Gay Bastard AH BBS tire thread before I got raped at Big O, but i was in a hurry. I could have put on BF's for what I did on a cheaper brand. I'll go look, but I didn't do it right. Diablo is way ahead so far.

Well, I say if you have resources that know about things more than yourself, use them!

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:04:27 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Just called my 2 closest Discount Tire stores and the Kumho's are special order only.

Bummer.
If you go with TireRack, they have a deal where you can have them shipped directly (drop shipped) to a local TireRack affiliated tire place, and they will give you pricing up front on mounting/balancing.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:05:22 PM »

Here it is: http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp

Ripsnort · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:09:44 PM »

Tirerack like Funked said. I have the ES100 Yoko's and 15,000 miles later I'm very happy with them.

nuchpatrick · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:29:42 PM »

ES100 Yoko are pretty good.. I use the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 which is a costly high performance tire. But they stick like glue.

Try also hptire.net their pretty inexpesnsive as well.. they carry some odd brands that Tirerack doesn't.

Creamo · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:36:29 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Well, I say if you have resources that know about things more than yourself, use them!

I don't trust them, even when I give you the website, brand, and price.

Wait till I tell you about my DVD burner newegg.com had for $5 less and two day shipping.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:43:23 PM »

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Originally posted by nuchpatrick
ES100 Yoko are pretty good.. I use the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 which is a costly high performance tire. But they stick like glue.

Try also hptire.net their pretty inexpesnsive as well.. they carry some odd brands that Tirerack doesn't.

Potenza's are nice, but I've heard from the BMW community that they track quite a bit on older (50,000 or more) suspensions (Is that the right word? Track? you know, touchy on the front end when you hit those depressions in the asphalt on freeways, particulary the right lane where Semi's travel...most if not all of this behavior is due to worn ball joints but sticky tires tend to bleed this problem obvious)

The ES100's are a cheaper alternative ($107 per for my car) if you're just commuting, they're priced right for their respective performance but they don't match up to the biting grip of Potenza's.

My biggest complaint about my tires are "under 10mph on new road" sound, its a low rumble thats quite audible...however it disappears after 10 mph.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:46:22 PM »

Keep in mind that Bridgestone uses "Potenza" on about 50 different tire models.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:52:17 PM »

Anyone else think that Ford's new GT commercial is the best commercial ever?

Watching it slide through those turns...man...getting excited just thinking about it. And that's why I had to start this thread in the first place...

Creamo · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:56:42 PM »

Not really. But then if I'd a spent $40 a peice more on Bridgestone's, I pry would, if that helps.

I'm the type that would rev up the engine next to Laz, and look at him all mean and junk, then when he spun out his tires and sped off and over a cliff, I'd go up the on ramp at 45mph and go to work.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2004, 02:58:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
Not really. But then if I'd a spent $40 a peice more on Bridgestone's, I pry would, if that helps.

I'm the type that would rev up the engine next to Laz, and look at him all mean and junk, then when he spun out his tires and sped off and over a cliff, I'd go up the on ramp at 45mph and go to work.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #28 on:** May 28, 2004, 03:05:37 PM »

Yokohama ES100s rock. I've had a set on for about 10k miles now. Outstanding grip, low noise, and they're very predictable. You can push right to the limit and know exactly what they're going to do.

rpm · « **Reply #29 on:** May 28, 2004, 03:07:05 PM »

If ya need new tires and you're on a budget, I suggest going to Pep Boys. Their Futura tires are made by Kelly/Springfield and they are great!