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Old 01-05-2005, 01:53 PM
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time for som new tires and ive really realized.....i dont need expensive or super nice tires....i live in so. cal. where it is dry for about 11 out of 12 months of the year. i dont autoX and rarely do any "spirited" driving. other tires im looking at are the kuhmo supra 712's and the falken azenis st115's any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Old 01-05-2005, 01:55 PM
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Default if you aren't pushing your tires... why not just go for the least expensive?

and this should probably be in the wheel &Tire section
Old 01-05-2005, 01:58 PM
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Default yeah, sorry. but ill get a responce over there in like 3 days...

but yeah, i mean.....i still want a decent tire. not the cheapest. but i dont need something in the $150-250 range.
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I loved the 712's on my A4. I f you don't see snow they're excellent tires
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Default I had 712s. They bubble easily

All 4 tires I replaced all had bubbles in them

Could be the NYC roads and 18" wheels though. Driven 3 years(summer)

My Goodyear F1s have no bubbles in 1 year(summer)
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I like mine and will be ordering another set soon.
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Default I'm really happy w/ my 712's.

They were great last summer.
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Default How quiet are the 712s?

I think I might replace my Falken FK-451s that have less than 5K on them. They are just too f#$@in noisy, and seem to be getting louder!
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Default I don't think they're noisey at all...

I can cruise during the summer with the windows down with no issues.
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Default I had 712s and frequently drove in the city...no bubbles here and I've not heard of anyone else...

having that issue with them.


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