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Old 03-02-2006, 03:23 PM
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Tire help

looking for 18" tires - 295/35/18 for back and 265/35/18 for front.

i dont want the most expensive tire, but i want something that looks really good and mean, and also performs pretty well too.

i was looking into the
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Kumho ECSTA MX
Yokohama AVS Sport

can anyone say anything good and bad about those tires. or recommend anything else?

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Old 03-02-2006, 05:16 PM
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I have the gforces 295/35/18 on my car... They were awesome for the first bit but now they suck..it doesnt help they are bald tho..lol
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Old 03-02-2006, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by spidartanks
looking for 18" tires - 295/35/18 for back and 265/35/18 for front.

i dont want the most expensive tire, but i want something that looks really good and mean, and also performs pretty well too.

i was looking into the
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Kumho ECSTA MX
Yokohama AVS Sport

can anyone say anything good and bad about those tires. or recommend anything else?

thanks
i have only heard good stuff about kumho.
but stay away from the yokohama's, that is what i am running, and i cant get any traction.
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Old 03-04-2006, 04:08 PM
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Went to price out tires today and i was told. that
265-35-18 will not fit on the car with my 18X9 rim
and 295-35-18 will not fit the car with my 18X10 rim..

i heard Saleen came with these tires sizes stock.

can someone give me peace of mind that these WILL fit with no problems atall. and look good too. lol

thanks
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Old 03-04-2006, 09:58 PM
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yes they do fit.. I have that exact setup on mine!!!
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Old 03-05-2006, 12:04 AM
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I have 712's on my car, I give them 7 out of 10 for wet pavement
8 out of 10 in dry cornering, 6 out of 10 straight line traction.
2 out of 10 in reverse any road surface condition... lol

Originally Posted by White_Snake
i have only heard good stuff about kumho.
but stay away from the yokohama's, that is what i am running, and i cant get any traction.
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Old 03-05-2006, 10:32 AM
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if you can swing it i got my nitto 555's on the stang for 200 bucks each.
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Old 03-05-2006, 12:26 PM
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If you want traction and are going to the track get a Drag radial for the back...
otherwise the Firestone Wideoval are a decent tire for the price and they do make a 18's

225/40R18
295/35R18
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Old 03-05-2006, 01:48 PM
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Kumho's are great. I'd go with them if you can
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Old 03-05-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT
Kumho's are great. I'd go with them if you can
They are a hard compund tire though..I had them on the FSVT and found the ride to be quite stiff..I opted for the Fuzions once they wore out..but I dont see them listed on Firestones Canadian page anymore.
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