Spun out in Bear Valley
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Spun out in Bear Valley
Damn the RE92's!!!
Did a 180 on Highway 4 right past Bear Valley. Thank god no one was around. Damn the OE Bridgestones. Actually, damn my cheap *** for not buying new tires...I was hoping to last one more snowboarding season. Anyhow, recommendations for some local milpitas/sunnyvale tire shops? I'm looking at the Kumho Ecsta ASX or Pirelli's. Also any opinions on Continental Extremecontacts?
Did a 180 on Highway 4 right past Bear Valley. Thank god no one was around. Damn the OE Bridgestones. Actually, damn my cheap *** for not buying new tires...I was hoping to last one more snowboarding season. Anyhow, recommendations for some local milpitas/sunnyvale tire shops? I'm looking at the Kumho Ecsta ASX or Pirelli's. Also any opinions on Continental Extremecontacts?
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Originally Posted by stevenkhau
Damn the RE92's!!!
Did a 180 on Highway 4 right past Bear Valley. Thank god no one was around. Damn the OE Bridgestones. Actually, damn my cheap *** for not buying new tires...I was hoping to last one more snowboarding season. Anyhow, recommendations for some local milpitas/sunnyvale tire shops? I'm looking at the Kumho Ecsta ASX or Pirelli's. Also any opinions on Continental Extremecontacts?
Did a 180 on Highway 4 right past Bear Valley. Thank god no one was around. Damn the OE Bridgestones. Actually, damn my cheap *** for not buying new tires...I was hoping to last one more snowboarding season. Anyhow, recommendations for some local milpitas/sunnyvale tire shops? I'm looking at the Kumho Ecsta ASX or Pirelli's. Also any opinions on Continental Extremecontacts?
i'm running conti extremecontacts.. love them.
picked them up @ america's tire co off brokaw. nice pricing. i dont recommend p-zero nero's anymore.
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I get my tires through tirerack.com
even with shipping and installation charges (America Tire/Discount Tire includes installation in the price of the tires) I still save about $50
even with shipping and installation charges (America Tire/Discount Tire includes installation in the price of the tires) I still save about $50
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Originally Posted by x002x
+1 for pacific tire outlet too. great fellas. i just got better pricing on my tires @ america's tire co though. heh.
on a side note, how much tread was left on your re-92? I just got some new ones and planning on using them for tahoe...
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I ordered mine online and had them mounted at wheelworks...free rotation for life.
bear valley???? jeff cliff and I were up there this weekend? How could you miss our wagons???
I spun out a few times at bear valley myself but it was purely intentional. I did almost put it in the bank once though.
I run toyo proxe 4's and am happy with them thus far.
bear valley???? jeff cliff and I were up there this weekend? How could you miss our wagons???
I spun out a few times at bear valley myself but it was purely intentional. I did almost put it in the bank once though.
I run toyo proxe 4's and am happy with them thus far.
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
I ordered mine online and had them mounted at wheelworks...free rotation for life.
bear valley???? jeff cliff and I were up there this weekend? How could you miss our wagons???
I spun out a few times at bear valley myself but it was purely intentional. I did almost put it in the bank once though.
I run toyo proxe 4's and am happy with them thus far.
bear valley???? jeff cliff and I were up there this weekend? How could you miss our wagons???
I spun out a few times at bear valley myself but it was purely intentional. I did almost put it in the bank once though.
I run toyo proxe 4's and am happy with them thus far.
Anyways, to answer a previous question...There was only about 1/12th tread in the back and double that in the front.
BTW...thanks guys...I gotta check out that place in Milpitas.
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Hey, I haev the Kumho Escta ASX, and they are pretty good in rain and snow, and in dry, well they are nothing compared to the stiff RE070's, but good enough. I was running a moutain run and had a bit of understeer but probably driver error. Oh, American Tire Co is awesome (well the one I went to), they have great customer service, and if you want cheap cheap tires, try http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/home.do They are American Tire Co's direct source. If you buy off this place, you can get the same price for mount and balance as if you bought it from American Tire Co stores, which is discounted. I got them for 451 OTD price I think, mount, balanced and taxed with tire disposal.
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skyline,
how's the road noise on the ASX? Also, the ride quality? I'm not too concerned about the performance aspect...although I definitely don't want some super mushy "touring" tires. The Kumho seem like a good compromise for a family car with some spirited driving...whaddya think?
how's the road noise on the ASX? Also, the ride quality? I'm not too concerned about the performance aspect...although I definitely don't want some super mushy "touring" tires. The Kumho seem like a good compromise for a family car with some spirited driving...whaddya think?
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It is great, road noise...well, I didnt notice a huge difference with the stock STi tires, the car is already kind of loud (sucky sound deadening). It would be great for a family car and spirited driving, I do a few spirited drives and I think they've handled well. Good for snow and rain too (I just drove 431 this weekend in a BLIZZARD with zero visibility and felt pretty good). I looked up this tire for a while and I thikn most people agree they are great. Not as expensive as the other all seasons either. Ride quality, I think it was a little softer than the stock sti, again re070's were pretty stiff. Compared to the RE92, I'm thinking it's the same. As compared to the Pirelli Nero Zero or whatever thats called, I thikn people have said they perform a little better than the ASX's but price difference is big. If price is your concern, ASX is great, if it's the "better" tire, of course you get what you pay for and Pirelli's would be the way to go.
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no doubt...it was definitely my fault. i even said so in my post. I should have check the treads before I left. plus the conditions were beyond what was suitable for most tires...in that it had rained all day, then started to freeze. Moreover, I was likely driving too fast...should have slowed it down to around 15mph instead of staying at 30mph. So ummm...i guess i don't understand the point of your post
btw, i've been using the RE92's for 4 snow seasons now. I actually like them a lot.
btw, i've been using the RE92's for 4 snow seasons now. I actually like them a lot.
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Originally Posted by stevenkhau
btw, i've been using the RE92's for 4 snow seasons now. I actually like them a lot.
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Originally Posted by stevenkhau
no doubt...it was definitely my fault. i even said so in my post. I should have check the treads before I left. plus the conditions were beyond what was suitable for most tires...in that it had rained all day, then started to freeze. Moreover, I was likely driving too fast...should have slowed it down to around 15mph instead of staying at 30mph. So ummm...i guess i don't understand the point of your post
btw, i've been using the RE92's for 4 snow seasons now. I actually like them a lot.
btw, i've been using the RE92's for 4 snow seasons now. I actually like them a lot.