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Old 06-15-2004, 12:08 PM
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Looking to but four new tires. 225/40/18. What is a good tire for around 130 dollars a tire?
Old 06-15-2004, 12:14 PM
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Default You need to tell us what you'll use it for!!!

Summer only tire? Use all year? Does it snow? Will you be driving to snowy places? Will you be tracking it? How concerned are you with noise, tire wear, performance?

If you tell us what you're looking for, we can help you.
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I'm looking for a summer tire, def. no track, i would like a quiet tire with good handling.
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For that price you may be able to get Falken ST-115.
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How are the Falken 451's???
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Default for ~$10 more you can get the pzero nero m&s

yes, they are all season but have the summer tire look and performance. they're quiet and long lasting.

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Hankook Vetnus Sport K104's
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451 is more performance-oriented, but not as quiet as ST-115.
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