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Blind
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I just happened to score a set of ponies for a good price for my car...and they need a pair of tires.

I'm going to go with 245/50-16's and found a new brand name at tirerack.com - the fuzions.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Fuzion&tireModel=ZRi&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=45WR6ZRI&fromCompare1=yes

the tread pattern and speed rating looks to be the same as this bridgestone tire...at roughly half the price.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE750&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=45WR6RE750&fromCompare1=yes

any thoughts? Know of anyone using these new tires or a tire shop that sells them? Or of course any hook up prices [worship]

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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

MR GO FAST
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Member # 2088

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www.thefuzionzone.com

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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto

Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002 | :

the50ho
THE50HO
Member # 73

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quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
www.thefuzionzone.com

all I see is diamond plating with some black paintball looking spots [Razz]

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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp

Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000 | :

MR GO FAST
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Member # 2088

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you sure?

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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto

Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002 | :

the50ho
THE50HO
Member # 73

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ahh hhhhhhha! Jumped on my other computer and now I see it [burnout]

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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp

Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000 | :

the50ho
THE50HO
Member # 73

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that game is hard [Eek!]

At any rate.....other than evceryday driving, are you looking for these tires for any kind of performance (handling, traction, etc), or just a daily driven tire with longevity?

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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp

Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000 | :

Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052

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looking for performance on a budget [Smile]

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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052

posted

oh and my stang is *not* a daily driver, but sometimes I forget that [Wink]

car is lowered with FMS/FRPP 'B' springs, has stock sways, and everything on the car is brand new - all brake components (lines, pads, rotors, wheel cylinders, hardware, master cylinder, etc etc etc).

I do ultimately plan to autocross with the car but I expect these tires wont be good for that, I just can't afford more than $100 a tire right now.

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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

xchpstang
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Member # 1206

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quote:
Originally posted by blind:

the tread pattern and speed rating looks to be the same as this bridgestone tire...at roughly half the price.

That's because it's made by Bridgestone. [Wink]

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04 Cobra, K&N FIPK,

Posts: 239 | From: Turlock | Registered: Apr 2002 | :

Blind
2.3L
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Member # 3052

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welp I couldn't find the fuzion's anywhere local so I just went to america's tire co. and had my next choice thrown on (kumho ecsta's)

now my coupe is sitting on ponies with 245/50-16's all around [Smile]

The new pair of tires I threw on the back. The fronts are yokohama ES100's with about 50% tread left. Looks way better than with the old 10 holes [Eek!]

I love the look, this tire size goes great with my FMS 'B' springs. Just hope I get used to the rubbing up front and learn how far I can turn getting into my driveway [patriot]

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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

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