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Holy cow!
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:07 am
by BAC5.2
225's are WIDE!
I just picked up a set of Nitto NT450's from a buddy of mine.
They are WIDE, and barely taller than stock (that's Nitto for you, under-sizing their tires like a mofo). They are right in the middle between WRX tires and stock.
But at any rate, they are WIDE.
I'll have pics of the tires up shortly.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:19 am
by Legacy777
nitto's suck balls.......just my little rant
and yes I used to run them....I'm not just talking out of my ass.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:49 am
by BAC5.2
Yes, I know Nitto's suck balls. BUT, they were nearly free, and I need a set of tires to hold me over on the new wheels until I can decide on which REAL tire I want to run.
NT = No Traction.
They SHOULD be better than my RE92's though. Anything should be better than THOSE!
I'm thining about BFG G-Force KDW's. Those seem to get pretty good reviews.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:08 am
by BAC5.2
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:14 am
by legacy92ej22t
Right on, how much did you pick 'em up for?
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:22 am
by BAC5.2
80 bucks for all 4. Can't go wrong.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:26 am
by Yukonart
Holy Cow, Phil. . . . that's a great price for some interim tires!
Hmmm. . . those are my stock size, too! What the hell was I thinking when I spent so much on my Potenzas?!?!?
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:19 am
by evolutionmovement
Bring them by Pep Boys in Salem MA and I'll throw 'em on some rims for free!
Maybe it's good you're too far for that as I hate mounting and dismounting low profiles.
Can't wait to see how they look, though.
Steve
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:29 am
by BAC5.2
Hehe, thanks for the offer Steve. I think gas alone to Salem would cost more than the mounting.
I'm gonna go to a local shop, hopefully it won't be more than like 10 a rim w/ balancing. I want the stick on weights because I don't want to mess up my pretty new wheels.
Pics will be plentiful when I pick up the wheels at the Shootout.
Scott- You thought you liked the stance of my car before? Just wait
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:51 am
by evolutionmovement
If the rim doesn't have a lip they'll have to use stick-ons anyway, but I'm sure you could request them.
Steve
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:59 am
by BAC5.2
Hmm... They have a lip, but not one that you could put a weight on....
I'll just request some stick on's. I also need valve stems.
Oh, and if anyone is interested, they are getting mounted on a set of these...
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:53 am
by Yukonart
Mmmmmm. . . should look sweet, Phil.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:06 am
by evolutionmovement
Those are NICE. They look very light.
Steve
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:25 pm
by legacy92ej22t
Mmmmm, looks good. I want some nice 17's too.
That's super cool Phil, I can't wait to see 'em in person.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:12 pm
by Legacy777
You want some GOOD tires....get a set of goodyear gs d3's. Truly been amazed at their grip and traction in the wet and dry.
The S-03 is comparable. Some will differ on which is better. I think the GS D3's will last a little longer and cost less.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:46 pm
by BAC5.2
The D3's are $168 a tire. A bit out of my price range.
I'm looking at the Kuhmo MX's, Toyo Proxes 4's, and the Toyo T1S. If i get the MX's or the T1S, then I'll probably get a set of snow tires for the OEM WRX wheels I have.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:03 pm
by tris91ricer
i need to find me some wrx wheels. Nice tires, phil. I think i'm jealous.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:25 pm
by BAC5.2
I think I'm pretty settled on the Toyo T1S, depending on their usable life. I can probably swing $130 a tire if I don't have to pay shipping. Plus, the T1S looks really badass.
