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Old 02-10-2003, 05:17 AM
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Default Let's hear your all season tire recommendations...

I need a set of all season tires that perform well in snow. I have summer tires (SO3) and track tires (Victoracers) so these will only be used in the winter months. I'm just sick of giving up so much dry performance for 5 months of the year with true snow tires.

What do you recommend in 225/40/18 all season with good dry and snow performance, and not too expensive ($100-150)?
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Note the $ restriction. =P
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As with all things...you get what you pay for,not a good idea to get cheap on tires
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Default I just got the Falkens ZIEX-512s 225/40ZR18

We got 6" of snow friday and they did pretty well. Almost as good as the SP5000s they replaced. Overall I am quite happy with them; inexpensive, aggressive tread pattern, good dry performance and good wet/snow performance.
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Default They're just for winter. I have SO3s for summer and Victoracers for the track.

Like I'd ever run all seasons in the summer - LOL!
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$$$? Where? TIA!
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Default Hey Rob!

It was a fun get together. I'll try to post pics later today or tonight.

Did you get a chance to try out the swaybar yet?

Thanks for multitasking! It was amazing watching you scoot around the shop finding bits and pieces for us while we modded away.
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Default I just got the michelin Pilot xgt h4's ..

they were a decent price, around $130 each. They're NICE tires. I finally had a chance to test them in the snow and I was impressed.
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Default I picked them up locally through my shop

Here is the best place I found online - $125 ea.<ul><li><a href="http://www.vulcantire.com/">Vulcan Tire's Site</a></li></ul>


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