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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Help with new tire purchase

Anyone in the Florida or anywhere in general really have tips on a tire i should get to replace my hankook V12's? Im down in Miami FL, and its about time to replace. Was going to replace with the same tires but looking for something that will do good in the crazy weather down here. Also looking for something that rides smooth and quiet. Im running Vossen CV3 20's and am lowered on BC coils. Looked at the Michelin Pilot Super Sports but not sure i wanna drop that much cash. Any input helps, thanks.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by swagger_jacker
Anyone in the Florida or anywhere in general really have tips on a tire i should get to replace my hankook V12's? Im down in Miami FL, and its about time to replace. Was going to replace with the same tires but looking for something that will do good in the crazy weather down here. Also looking for something that rides smooth and quiet. Im running Vossen CV3 20's and am lowered on BC coils. Looked at the Michelin Pilot Super Sports but not sure i wanna drop that much cash. Any input helps, thanks.
Look into the Toyo Proxes T1 Sports, great dry & wet grip and for the price they're really hard to beat. A buddy of mine has them on his C6 Vette and they stick like glue and have pretty good treadwear. Ask for Andrew and mention myg37.com for nice deals.
TreadDepot.com: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Tires
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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If you are looking for some all season tires, Continental DWS is great!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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Pilot SS's are top of the food chain and about as best you'll get from a dd summer based tire. People will either use those or the V12's you already have, just depends on the individual budget. If the SS's are within your price range then I would definitely recommend those.
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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@Neal, Whats a price usually run for the Pilot SS, or even the V12 evo 2's from you guys? (im assuming you work for tire rack)
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Look into the Toyo Proxes T1 Sports, great dry & wet grip and for the price they're really hard to beat. A buddy of mine has them on his C6 Vette and they stick like glue and have pretty good treadwear. Ask for Andrew and mention myg37.com for nice deals.
TreadDepot.com: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Tires
^this! I was a day away from purchasing pilot ss and found this thread. I did some research and couldn't find any reason I should pay $600 more for the michelines. Pretty much 5 star reviews in all category's for the Toyos.
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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^this! I was a day away from purchasing pilot ss and found this thread. I did some research and couldn't find any reason I should pay $600 more for the michelines. Pretty much 5 star reviews in all category's for the Toyos.
Let us know what you think when you get some miles on them. All my Toyos have exceeded expectations and I'm on my 4th set. Two on my G and two on my truck.
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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I'm putting 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 on 20" Work Gnosis CV201s. Being put on as I type this. Will update with initial impressions.
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by swagger_jacker
@Neal, Whats a price usually run for the Pilot SS, or even the V12 evo 2's from you guys? (im assuming you work for tire rack)
Yup, am a rep here! What size(s) were you looking at?
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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right now i have 245/35/20. was wondering how much more tire would be with a 245/40. Also can i get a price with the Toyo T1's mentioned above?
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by swagger_jacker
right now i have 245/35/20. was wondering how much more tire would be with a 245/40. Also can i get a price with the Toyo T1's mentioned above?
The V12's in 245/35-20 run $125 ea, Toyo n/a in that size, and the SS's $277 ea. In the 40 series no SS's, T1R's discontinued but have one set at $264 ea, and V12's $127.
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