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I just bought the spoke 128 19"inch rims, wondering what you guys recommend for tires. I was hoping for a sporty look but also tires that handle well in not just dry surfaces. Someone recommended the mich torenza tires not sure if there is something better.
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Originally Posted by ronaldsc' post='305071' date='Jun 29 2006, 03:22 PM
I just bought the spoke 128 19"inch rims, wondering what you guys recommend for tires. I was hoping for a sporty look but also tires that handle well in not just dry surfaces. Someone recommended the mich torenza tires not sure if there is something better.
thanks,
thanks,
good decision.I would wholeheartedly recommend continental sport contact 2's the profile of the sidewall really suits the 128's and the rims and tyres are excellent.
Here's my car:
The conti's are on the back (still have pirelli on the front) if you look closely you can see the pirelli sidewall is straight up and down, but the conti's have a sacrifical protection strip which makes them curve rather nicely.
Get the conti's
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Originally Posted by ronaldsc' post='305071' date='Jun 29 2006, 10:22 AM
I just bought the spoke 128 19"inch rims, wondering what you guys recommend for tires. I was hoping for a sporty look but also tires that handle well in not just dry surfaces. Someone recommended the mich torenza tires not sure if there is something better.
thanks,
thanks,
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I have 19" wheels (M5) with the new Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position tires and I think they are fantastic.
They roll very smooth and quiet, and they grip like crazy - dry and wet.
My only reservation about these tires is that they are a bit heavier than than most other brands in the same size and performance segment. But, that may be why they roll so smooth and handle so well in hard cornering.
They roll very smooth and quiet, and they grip like crazy - dry and wet.
My only reservation about these tires is that they are a bit heavier than than most other brands in the same size and performance segment. But, that may be why they roll so smooth and handle so well in hard cornering.
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='305156' date='Jun 29 2006, 08:38 PM
I have 19" wheels (M5) with the new Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position tires
Nice pic!
But RF or non RF's?
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PS2's they ride very nice.
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Originally Posted by parsfdon' post='305252' date='Jun 30 2006, 01:33 AM
PS2's they ride very nice.
The PS2's are the best in dry conditions like SC.
But not here, we need to drive in rain and on much worse roads...
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Michelin PS2's no question whatsoever.
Best by far in the dry. Second to the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 in the wet. Very quiet, beautiful ride. Best tire I've ever had - you can't go wrong - but very expensive!
Best by far in the dry. Second to the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 in the wet. Very quiet, beautiful ride. Best tire I've ever had - you can't go wrong - but very expensive!
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