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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Putting away my snow tires, and my all season Potenzas are shot, so I need new summer rubber. I want something sticky, with good water displacement to avoid aquaplaning. I'd like them to last 30,000 miles, and I may go to some track events. No use for all season as I use the snow tires Nov though April. Any suggestions?

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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whats the specs on ur rims?
 
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Toyo T1-S if price is not an issue. I currently have the Dunlop FM 901, good overall tire.


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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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whats the specs on ur rims?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Standard S4 17 inch. Is there any other spec required?
 
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Imola LOVES the reference to "rims," doncha?

I like Falkens, personally. Ran them on my Turbo Calibra, back when I prowled the A5/A81/A67 areas of Cherr-meny. 200kph in the rain? YESSSSS!!! 80-100kph on teh 270deg onramps? YESSSSS!!! Any problem/issues/accidents in teh rain at those speds? NEVER! Of course, having AWD helped. That, and my superior driving skills. But, the tires were equal to the task. Falken Zeix-512's

Can't wait to slap some on teh RIMS I have on my current ride... j/k Imola...
 
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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My nephew has a tricked up A4 and uses Falken Azenis Sport. I like Tirerack but they do not offer this brand. Does anyone sell them via internet with local installers?
 
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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Falkens seem to be very popular on this forum. I like the Sumitomo HTRZ II - I have 'em on all 4 corners on my (17" RC) summer wheels.
 
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www.discounttiredirect.com sells Falken tires.


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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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ahaha imola, that was stickly for you

toyo proxes FZ4's are really nice, sticks to the road, appear to be all season, but took my rims off for the winter. had em on my old car. 2000 honda accord, had 19's on em, the rubbers were sick none the less, took turns at 100-130, no screetchs
 



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