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i am in the market for new tires. what type of tires would u guys reccomend? i want tires that grip well when racing but can also be used in the rain. i have the stock pony rims on my 93 lx, so what size would i need.

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1993 Hatchback - mac cai, bbk full length headers, underdrive pulleys, 3.55's

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Posts: 829 | From: milpitas/san diego | Registered: Jan 2004  |  :
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How much are you looking to spend? If you want a real good street tire look into the SO3 Pole Positions by Brigestone. They are a little pricey though.
Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001  |  :
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Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position [worship]
Their price [Frown]
Your size will be P225/55ZR16.

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Posts: 239 | From: Turlock | Registered: Apr 2002  |  :
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The Kumho Ecsta's are a great tire for the money. Many autocrossers use this tire. I just bought a pair. Love em.

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I just got a set of BFGoodrich Traction T/As and they are the best tires I've ever had. Feel REALLY solid and seems like my car handles better than ever, especially when I was tearing it up in the oakland hills going double the speed limit or more through the twisties. Wet traction is improved, but I can't compare that well since my tires were pretty worn before, and my car would spin for a whole block, now they only spin for maybe half an intersection if I punch it.


They are a little expensive though, cost $125 a tire....

Posts: 1379 | From: 510 East Bay | Registered: Aug 2002  |  :
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my friend runs yokohama avs sports, and i just ordered a set for my car. but there $161 ontires.com.

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Posts: 96 | From: Hayward,ca | Registered: Dec 2002  |  :
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if you go to costco we carry mich,BFG, and bridgestone. Any four tires for 60 off the total price. The tires aready cheap now they are just cheaper [Eek!]

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I like the Kumo's, best bang for the buck and I run them on my 68. Gonna buy a set for my camaro too. My dad runs them and all my auto-x budds run the Kumo's Ecsta's or the Supra's.

But that Costco deal seems pretty good to

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dont get falken! mine sucked!
Posts: 26 | From: SOCAL | Registered: Sep 2002  |  :
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thanks for the info guys, atleast now i have somewhat of an idea of what to look for

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