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Mar 5, 2015 | 10:37 PM

t/aws61985

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New tires help

Title says it all. I am looking to get new tires on my car. I have the factory PW7 rims (245 50 16). What is your input on what I should get?

I was thinking about getting these: http://www.ntb.com/tires/sku-detail/...kuId=sku120010

Mar 6, 2015 | 02:20 PM

paul_huryk

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Re: New tires help

Go for the G-Force sport comp 2 in that size - the best summer tire you can get in 245-50-16, and they will be about $500/set

Mar 6, 2015 | 07:44 PM

t/aws61985

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Re: New tires help

Is there anything better the those in the all season area. I don't want a full blown summer tire.

Mar 6, 2015 | 10:00 PM

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Re: New tires help

I put a set of Primwell PZ900s on my PW7s.I think they look great on them.They come through Firestone Tires and a set will set you back $500.00+.This is the best pic I could find showing the tread.

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Mar 6, 2015 | 11:21 PM

plum92_camaro

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Re: New tires help

+1 for the BFG's. I have them on my thirdgen. I love them! They have treated me very well in autoX and everything else I've put them through.

Why not a full blown summer tire? These would probably be fine in any condition but snow. Can't say for sure, salt=storage for my car. Larger blocks, no sipes, and directional tread are a nightmare in snow. Here is a link with some all seasons if your set on them. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false

Mar 7, 2015 | 11:20 PM

Ron U.S.M.C.

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Re: New tires help

The name on these is real close but is a true all season and I like the tread. Also gets great reviews = http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

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