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*Jeff240sx* · 09-04-2001, 01:27 AM

I mentioned a little while ago that my camber LOOKS bad, but really isn't... according to 2 shops that ran alignment checks on it.
Anyway... my $160 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position OS-2's are shot.  One an a half months, and about 4,000 miles... down to the threads.  I bought my tires from Tirerack.com, and haven't had problems with any other tires... but now I do.  They said go to a service center and get them checked.
This is my project for tommorrow.  I'm gonna rip someone a new arsehole and get my cash back.  I WILL NOT take a replacement set of those tires 'cuz THEY SUCK!
But I need tires to buy.  Educated suggestions only please.  DONT SAY DUNLOP!  
I am looking for good traction, and good treadwear.  On stock s14 SE alloys.
Thanks guys (and gals) !
-Jeff

tanabs · 09-04-2001, 04:04 AM

Bridgestone RE730s have got to be the best buy out there.  Treadwear rating of 300 for a tire that grips and handles better than the Toyo T1-S.

**West** · 09-04-2001, 08:54 AM

What size tire you looking for hombre?

*Jeff240sx* · 09-04-2001, 09:21 AM

umm... stock s14 SE alloys... 205/55/r16

*Jeff240sx* · 09-04-2001, 09:37 AM

What is the size of the rim?  Isn't it 16 x 7?  Or is it 16 x 6.5?  Stock s14 SE alloy.
-Jeff

*Jeff240sx* · 09-04-2001, 09:50 AM

And mark... what happened to your AOL name?
-Jeff

09-04-2001, 12:13 PM

are you looking for summer tires, rain tires, all-seasons?

anthony240 · 09-04-2001, 01:51 PM

I heard Kumho's are good, treadwear and z-rated for speed. I'll be getting them when I get new tires.

**West** · 09-04-2001, 01:59 PM

Kumho are crap IMHO. Get Sumitomo's before you get the Kumho. Sumitomo's are actually reallllly good for the price.

09-04-2001, 06:13 PM

I've got Yokohama "Parada's" on my s13 and they're nasty. They have a tread like no one else, best street tire i've seen.

my240likenoother · 09-04-2001, 06:20 PM

ne1 heard of mashale???
well i got them and they have about 12,000 on them and still have good tred
but the compound it very hard it takes a good burn at the line to warm them up

*Grant* · 09-12-2001, 12:16 AM

why are kumho's crap?

09-04-2001, 01:27 AM	#1
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I mentioned a little while ago that my camber LOOKS bad, but really isn't... according to 2 shops that ran alignment checks on it. Anyway... my $160 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position OS-2's are shot.  One an a half months, and about 4,000 miles... down to the threads.  I bought my tires from Tirerack.com, and haven't had problems with any other tires... but now I do.  They said go to a service center and get them checked. This is my project for tommorrow.  I'm gonna rip someone a new arsehole and get my cash back.  I WILL NOT take a replacement set of those tires 'cuz THEY SUCK! But I need tires to buy.  Educated suggestions only please.  DONT SAY DUNLOP!   I am looking for good traction, and good treadwear.  On stock s14 SE alloys. Thanks guys (and gals) ! -Jeff

09-04-2001, 04:04 AM	#2
tanabs Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bridgestone RE730s have got to be the best buy out there.  Treadwear rating of 300 for a tire that grips and handles better than the Toyo T1-S.

09-04-2001, 08:54 AM	#3
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What size tire you looking for hombre?

09-04-2001, 09:21 AM	#4
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	umm... stock s14 SE alloys... 205/55/r16

09-04-2001, 09:37 AM	#5
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the size of the rim?  Isn't it 16 x 7?  Or is it 16 x 6.5?  Stock s14 SE alloy. -Jeff

09-04-2001, 09:50 AM	#6
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And mark... what happened to your AOL name? -Jeff

09-04-2001, 12:13 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	are you looking for summer tires, rain tires, all-seasons?

09-04-2001, 01:51 PM	#8
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 42 Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I heard Kumho's are good, treadwear and z-rated for speed. I'll be getting them when I get new tires.

09-04-2001, 01:59 PM	#9
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Kumho are crap IMHO. Get Sumitomo's before you get the Kumho. Sumitomo's are actually reallllly good for the price.

09-04-2001, 06:13 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	I've got Yokohama "Parada's" on my s13 and they're nasty. They have a tread like no one else, best street tire i've seen.

09-04-2001, 06:20 PM	#11
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ne1 heard of mashale??? well i got them and they have about 12,000 on them and still have good tred but the compound it very hard it takes a good burn at the line to warm them up

09-12-2001, 12:16 AM	#12
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why are kumho's crap?