best all season tires...?
12-26-2002, 01:38 PM
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My step dad was going to buy e tires for X-mas, but I didn't want them, anyways on consumers report and they found the best all season tie was the Dunlap A2's I think has what they are called.
Did better then the Polits Just my two cents
Did better then the Polits Just my two cents
12-27-2002, 03:51 AM
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I have had BFG KDWS on my car since Apr '02 (7500 miles). I have had no problems in the rain. It has only snowed a couple of inches so far and it only lasted a couple of days so I really haven't had a good snow test yet. I have autocrossed with them approx 5 times and they handle much better than stock.
The sidewalls are very stiff. I wouldn't be surprised if they would run with no air. The place I had them mounted had a hard time getting the bead to set on the rim. The ride is much harsher, so much so, I switched my front whiteline endlinks back to stock. Overall I'm happy with them so far, we'll see how they work when we get some real snow.........................................Doug
The sidewalls are very stiff. I wouldn't be surprised if they would run with no air. The place I had them mounted had a hard time getting the bead to set on the rim. The ride is much harsher, so much so, I switched my front whiteline endlinks back to stock. Overall I'm happy with them so far, we'll see how they work when we get some real snow.........................................Doug
12-27-2002, 01:11 PM
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BFG KDWS - it may not be the best out there but definitely a huge improvement over the RE92's.
I finally got them and I totally agree with omaha2.5rs. They are much stiffer than stock and handles much better! same corners i used to take are going by much faster, with confidence
steering feedback is better in both high speed sweepers and tight turns. I'm glad I got these.
I finally got them and I totally agree with omaha2.5rs. They are much stiffer than stock and handles much better! same corners i used to take are going by much faster, with confidence
steering feedback is better in both high speed sweepers and tight turns. I'm glad I got these.
12-27-2002, 03:26 PM
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Hey John #555...
Remember...the climate conditions within your area should also be a factor for your decision. If I were you, I would find someone that is selling the stock wrx rims, put some snow tires on there, and come summer time, put a nice set of "summer performance" tires and shoes on your car.
If you don't get much snow...well, then you have your pick, from the rest of the posts.
Oh, I also agree with the Dunlop A2's. Dunlop seems to make some nice tires for us people in the NE region. My brother has them on his car, and he claims that they are very stable in this inclement weather we just faced. The grooves in the tires also seem that they would "channel" lots of water from underneath. Just my speculation.
Well, good luck hunting.
As far as the size...well, I will wait to hear replies, because I am looking for something other than the RE92's in a month or so.
enjoy,
i.
If you don't get much snow...well, then you have your pick, from the rest of the posts.
Oh, I also agree with the Dunlop A2's. Dunlop seems to make some nice tires for us people in the NE region. My brother has them on his car, and he claims that they are very stable in this inclement weather we just faced. The grooves in the tires also seem that they would "channel" lots of water from underneath. Just my speculation.
Well, good luck hunting.
As far as the size...well, I will wait to hear replies, because I am looking for something other than the RE92's in a month or so.
enjoy,
i.
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12-27-2002, 03:56 PM
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if you want some advise from a tire guy if i was going to get a set of all season tires in the same size i would probably get dunlap sp 5000 for one they are a great handling tire with less flex for more grip and also you will pay rite around 110 dollars a tire installed at discount tire co. that also includes a warrenty with a pro rated warrenty from the factory but that is just my choice of tire my second option would be the pilots from mich. but they are creating some problem for instance when its really hot and humid or cold and wet the tire will produce some corrosion around the rim and the bead of the tire and will make the tire loose air but that is just my beef with mich. but are really good tires
12-27-2002, 05:28 PM
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thanks for info guys.
I find KDWS' good fit for my all season needs... in So Cal, going snowboarding several times a year. In couple of months I'll be looking for 17's with summer tires
I find KDWS' good fit for my all season needs... in So Cal, going snowboarding several times a year. In couple of months I'll be looking for 17's with summer tires
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