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Cheap tires.

Postby Operator » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

Ok, so I'm trying to pinch a penny and I've looked at some really cheap tires, and from the reviews, the main complaint is they are a bit noisy and have a hum. The tires I preordered are at discountire awaiting pick-up, but I may return them and get the cheapies. The difference is $538 installed to $382.2 installed. I don't AutoX and only rarely do I go over 100mph.

What I already ordered: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/riken/245%252F40-18+riken+riken+raptor+z+++93w.html And I know they hold up to high speeds. And had a set on my old MZ3.

What I'm curious about: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/sunny/245%252F40-18+sunny+sn3800+97w.html


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Postby VRx8 » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

try directbuytires.com i got my 275's for $103 ea.
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Postby Stealth01 » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

I've used the Raptors (on my daughter's old Beretta) and they were pretty good...don't know about "Sunny" brand, but tires aren't something to cheap out on.
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Postby Voodoo » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

Stealth01 wrote:I've used the Raptors (on my daughter's old Beretta) and they were pretty good...don't know about "Sunny" brand, but tires aren't something to cheap out on.


agreed tires are probably the most important part of any car.
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Postby Operator » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

Stealth01 wrote:I've used the Raptors (on my daughter's old Beretta) and they were pretty good...don't know about "Sunny" brand, but tires aren't something to cheap out on.



Well I know know the Raptors are legit. They are made by Michelin and I had them on my MZ3 until I traded it and just moved them over to my A4 and they still performed great. My thoughts were more so on the Sunny's. I know tires aren't something you go cheap on, but I've got to get the winters off soon.
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Postby memphis » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

Hmm,, I wish I could get tires cheap.. I just dropped $224 on ONE tire for my car.. But I guess thats what you pay for when your running on 22's
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Postby Regulator » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

memphis wrote:Hmm,, I wish I could get tires cheap.. I just dropped $224 on ONE tire for my car.. But I guess thats what you pay for when your running on 22's


What the heck are you driving these days man :o Good to see you around still!

I have Kumho Ecsta AST's on mine. My friend had them on his STI. I think I paid $70 a piece for them and they have all the load, speed, and tread ratings that the speed6 can handle (except 130mph H rating). On the onlinetires.com website they start at $60 and the WRX is listed as a sample vehicle. Might be another option for you to check out...
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Postby memphis » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

[quote="Regulator"]What the heck are you driving these days man :o Good to see you around still!
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lol, ya Im still around,, I never left,, been here the whole time buddy... and I traded in my 6 for a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. I have a set of 22's on it.. Its my lil 7 passagner family wagon ;)


the tires im running are Hankook Ventus ST Nice and wide at 305/40/22 hehe
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Postby Operator » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

I'm in the market for 245/40/18's or 245/35/18's. The Kuhmo's jump in price at that point.
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Postby Mikedubs » Wed May 12, 2010 9:14

hell, I'll sell you my stock tires from my 2010 MS3 for 300 =) They are just taking up room in my place right now.
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Postby rmeeker13 » Thu May 13, 2010 9:14

I got some tires off of ebay for like 280.00 for all four...there decent for the price but suck in the snow...good for summer. I believe wheelfire.com has some cheap prices!
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Postby Operator » Sun May 16, 2010 9:14

VRx8 wrote:try directbuytires.com i got my 275's for $103 ea.


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Postby VRx8 » Sun May 16, 2010 9:14

http://www.directbuytire.com/
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Postby Operator » Sun May 16, 2010 9:14

Ahhhhh, you had an "s" after tire in the 1st one. Thanks!
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Postby chickenwafer » Sun May 16, 2010 9:14

I'm probably going to order from directbuytire.com. All four tires for $354 shipped.

It's funny all 4 tires for the FD cost me just a little more than ONE tire for my POS daily driver truck...
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