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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric AS | 4 | 33.33% | |
Cooper RS3-A | 4 | 33.33% | |
General GMax AS-03 | 0 | 0% | |
Kumho Ecsta PA31 | 4 | 33.33% | |
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02-21-2014, 08:45 PM | #1 |
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Tires to get for new wheels
Hello all. I've just received new wheels in the mail, all four of which are in dire need of some all-season goodness. Of the four tires above, which do you recommend and why?
PS- I don't have the space for storing an extra set, so I can't do summer/winter tires throughout the year. For all those "All seasons? Do you even race bro?" people that i'll end up ignoring. My wheelses- 18x8 et45 Axis Sport Xplode
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I can't see any list of tires (maybe because I'm on my phone?), but if I had to get all seasons, I'd go for pilot a/s 3s...
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02-21-2014, 09:20 PM | #3 |
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Michilen Tires! A/S3 or pilot super sports.
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Great looking wheels. I voted for the Cooper tires, not a very well known brand but they make a quality tire.
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I've heard nothing but amazing things about the A/S 3's. I know that's the route I'm going when I need all seasons
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OP says of the four listed, btw... the Michelins are above my price range.
I'm on a budget, people! I am a teacher, not some fancy city delivery cyclist surgeon. (What...?) @FR-S Matt @chrisl - I had the DWS on my crossfire, they indeed were awesome but more than I can afford for now.
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Thanks, but need 225/40r18 for proper fit.
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I find my Goodyear Eagle A/S sports work good for my car in the PNW. I understand that the F1 Asymmetric AS are as good (or better).
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Your list is missing the best all-season tire available.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
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@humfrz - we have very similar weather in the northeast, so thats useful info
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