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 Jun 28, 2007 - 10:16 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%)  |
i have about 3-5k miles left of thread on my sp sports. i have 225/45/17s. i saw an ad for allen tires for dunlops buy 3 get 4th free for their sp sport maxx or direzza dz101. has anyone tried the maxx or direzzas yet? the maxx goes for 149 each and not sure how much the direzza goes for. looking for the best bang for the buck. 300-400 for all 4.
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:19 AM
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Best bang for your buck will always be TOYOs.
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:50 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
I've driven cars with Toyos (m3) and my friend raced on them and drove on them...we weren't happy with them at all.
Michilen pilot sport PS2 BFG KDW2 CONTINENTAL ContiSportContact 2 just stay away from khumo 
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Lew... those tires in the link are one of the top of the line Proxes from Toyo. Look for the FZ4 line...
http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_Proxes_FZ4_C171.cfm http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_Proxes_...W_P1063C171.cfm |
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Have driven now with both Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 and Toyo Proxes T1-R tyres. The Proxes are the best. In dry and wet conditions. Only thing I dont like about it is its lifespan. About 1 year and 8500 miles
 But thats with 99.99999 percent grip at any time and any situation (all driven with the 3S-GTE powerplant installed), and thats more important to me then the price.Should make it clear that I rarely drive long distances and when I do I usually exceed the speed limit, so I'm not suprised they went this fast. This post has been edited by Kadett: Jun 28, 2007 - 10:57 AM -------------------- JDM Powerplant installed, BPU coming very soon!
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Jun 28, 2007 - 10:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
T1-Rs... hahah
I think Lew's looking for a good Value... T1-Rs are pretty much top of the line Toyos and can run a pretty penny... |
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Jun 28, 2007 - 11:05 AM
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those tires Jeff got are bad ass.
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Jun 28, 2007 - 11:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Yeah, Toyo Proxies, that's excessive for the everyday driver.
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Jun 29, 2007 - 12:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
okay i narrowed a list down to toyo proxies z1, dunlop maxx, and bfg kwd-2, leaning towards the kwd-2's
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Jun 29, 2007 - 12:31 AM
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You know you want some kdw2's
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Jun 29, 2007 - 1:12 AM
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i've got them now too, they're incredible!
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Jul 2, 2007 - 10:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '05 From Southern California Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
so what did you end up going with? i'm thinking of getting some kdw2's for the front and moving my g-force sports to the back.
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Jul 3, 2007 - 9:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
i went with toyo proxes 4, better reviews imo and toyo for toyota!
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Jul 3, 2007 - 10:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '07 From cape coral/ft myers florida Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
im running nittos
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Jul 3, 2007 - 10:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
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Jul 4, 2007 - 10:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '05 From Southern California Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
nice
 What size did you go with? and where did you find them for that cheap?Most places i see have them for $140+. -------------------- |
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Jul 4, 2007 - 12:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
225/45/17, superautobacs
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Jul 4, 2007 - 1:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You're smart to go with those toyos, due to the large tread block design. While under hard cornering, the tread blocks will scerm (sp) and begin letting traction go. The advantage of large blocks is they hold heat better and stick harder. Just look at why slicks are popular, it's one huge tread block.
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Jul 5, 2007 - 4:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '05 From Auckland,New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
No faults with direzza. Good in dry and wet, tread last quite a while. Might be on the noisier side.
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