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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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what tires do you run?

I am currently sitting on DUNLOP SP Sport Maxx 225/50R18
I dont know much about the tire other than its a pretty good motorcycle tire.
The car handles well but isnt as stiff as i would like( a little body roll)
I am just wondering what experience any one has had and what they are currently running on their Gs
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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I need all seasons and I hate the stock G rims so I got 20s w/ Dunlop Sport Signatures and love them. Very good dry grip and great in the rain, the low & rigid sidewall profiles due to the 20s really make for nice cornering. 14k miles on them so far w/ very little wear, 30k should be no problem. Not sure how they'd be in a higher profile such as on an 18" rim though, I think the sidewalls may have more give than a ultra-summer tire. I'd get 'em again in a heartbeat, at least in the 20s size.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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I run Pirelli PZero Nero AS on 18" M35 wheels. They are good and a little loud, but at 140/piece plus $40MIR for a whole set, it was a no brainer for me. Gas mileage seems to go down with these tires although I am not sure if the wheels have anything to do with it. I got 23+mpg on stock 17" and get 21-22 on these.

I put Goodyear Eagle GT on stock 17" wheels for a while. I liked the dry grip but then again, they were not as quiet as I'd like. I really want to try the Continental DWS.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Yokohama S.Drives' for me! Havent found anything to complaint about them, and I doubt I will. Tires look great, and have minimal road noise. I can easily compare the road noise to OEM tires. The price per tire is decent as well, $220.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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Nitto Invos (245/40/19 on an xS sedan) on my Nismo rims. After these wear down (soon), I'll be switching to Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas...
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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Bridgstone re050s that are quickly turning into slicks- the backs atleast
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s
Bridgstone re050s that are quickly turning into slicks- the backs atleast
Sorry for going off topic, but have you received your decal yet?
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Wlmngtn310
Sorry for going off topic, but have you received your decal yet?
Oh yess, i got them literally 1 business day after you sent them. Thanks alot
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s
Oh yess, i got them literally 1 business day after you sent them. Thanks alot
Cool, and your welcome!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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S*Drives for Summer and W*Drives for Winter. I've been happy with both.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Yokohama S drives.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s
Bridgstone re050s that are quickly turning into slicks- the backs atleast
Same here; I'm considering Falken Ziex ZE-912 for replacement, anyone has experience with these?
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Nitto NT555's Love the look, and good quality too, just surprised they haven't dropped in price yet.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s
Bridgstone re050s that are quickly turning into slicks- the backs atleast
When my re050's were bald I switched to Potenza RE960AS. They are available in the staggered size and grip/ride very nicely.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by zmzmzm
When my re050's were bald I switched to Potenza RE960AS. They are available in the staggered size and grip/ride very nicely.
I am also running Potenza RE960AS.
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