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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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I'm going to buy some tires *need advice*

I need 265 40 R18s. I am looking for a tire that has a good balance of performance and durability.

I was thinking about going with a BF Goodrigh KDW series tire.
What tires would you recommend?

I have had experience with Falcon and I don't the tires that I bouht. They wasted way too quickly. Khumos last long, but grip is an issue.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Hmmm....a bit of an odd size. Most 265s are a 35 series profile, aren't they? I LOVE my Bridgestone Potenza RE750 tires, but they only come in 265-35 in 18 inch....

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=81&y=9

Above is a good link to some tires in that size. Obviously your KDWs are in there, and I really like that tire too. There are some Michelin Pilots and Bridgestone RE050s also.

All good tires.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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I have the BFG's you mentioned on my FD, and they're great tires. The best tire I've been on in the rain hands down, and the dry grip is right up there too. Not as sticky as Azenis, but they'll last more than twice as long, and MUCH better grip than Kumho 712's or something. If you have Kumho MXs on your car, the BFGs have about the same grip on dry tarmac, but like I said, the KDWs are unreal in the rain. "KDW stands for "Key = Dry and Wet"

I liked 'em so much, I got another set for my Protege5.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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i rock Uniroyal snow tires every year.

and love them
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I think these would fit you the best, Rigo..

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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a red x?
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Thanks for taking a pic of your wheels for me, but I'm going to stick with mine.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by R281
Thanks for taking a pic of your wheels for me, but I'm going to stick with mine.

OOoooooooooo BURNINATED!!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by R281
Thanks for taking a pic of your wheels for me, but I'm going to stick with mine.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Goodyear Eagle F1. Awesome in the rain, awesome in the dry. Everyone I know that has tried them loves them. Good durability for the performance.

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ter=&sidewall=
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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OHHHH Snap Ive never seen that one before!!!!!

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by R281
Thanks for taking a pic of your wheels for me, but I'm going to stick with mine.


so Rast how does it feel to be burned by your own burn
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Feels great, doctor said it should heal quickly.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rastarajah
Feels great, doctor said it should heal quickly.


awww did little emo boy get his heart broken
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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awww did little emo boy get his heart broken
No, why would I? Because someone I'm cool with took a jab at me after I took a jab at him?

Did you expect a smart *** remark towards you just so you and I could get into it? We all already know you're just a Troll.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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^^ I heard you can legally smoke weed in SC now???
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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It's officially their "lowest priority".
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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i rock a set of BFG KDW2's on my 8, like them a lot
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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soooo R281, what of our tire suggestions?
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Scored set of BFG g-force sports for ~60 each...decent tire...
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rx-7s rock
soooo R281, what of our tire suggestions?
I'm still debating.

I think I might stick to KDWs. The Goodyears look good as well.
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