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Old 03-28-2005   #6
Swifty1638
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Re: A few Tire questions to figure out

I guess, since I worked at Tire's Plus, I feel obligated to step in. Now, there are tires out there, specifically for each purpose. Just know that the tire that covers all those areas will not really accel in any of those areas. For that better sidewall, i'd suggest getting a lower aspect ratio tire (that's the middle number in the tire size-case ya didn't know) get a 50 or so. The smaller that number, the thicker the sidewall must be made, but also the more rigid it is. Next, tread pattern. While a directional tire will be great for road, and daily driving, snow, and gravel they work the opposite. for an all around tire, I'd look into either a continental, or BFG t/a. For road, and daily driving..a Bridgestone S09, or S-007. They use those tires in drifting. I'd also look into the nitto 455, or 555's. I got other ideas, but you really need to fill in your budget, and I guess the area the car will be driven in the most. I really suggest a seperate pair of tires on steelies for the rally stuff..

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