Tire choice

GTPhreak

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Buying 2 rear tires tomorrow, stock size for now. pick one of the two

experiences with each would be nice also

 

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I ran 245/45 Kumho 712s for 3 yrs...still had another season on em..For the price they're tough to beat...I even pulled 1.9 60s with em...at 35 psi...As usual, it depends on your budget...

 

GTPhreak

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both tires are within $10 of each other, with the kumho's being cheaper of course

 

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Tough choice. I'm very happy with my Nittos, but I havent tried anyother brand of tires. So far I have noticed very little wear and I've had them on for almost a year.

 

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1105....you have the DR's though right? Not alot of wear so far? Those are what I want someday.....ahh someday

 

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I have the DR's just for the rear and they are almost bald my fronts are just the 555's and are still looking good.

 

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ahh I see now ....

 

SuperStang83

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Nittos. though I have heard good things about the Kumho's as well. Either way I don't think you can lose!

Jakob

 

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I say go with the 712's, I have them pn my car and am pushing 300 rwhp.. they have great grip for the price. Unless you got moiney to burn then go for the nitro 555. just my .02

 

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I have had both and did not have any problems with either one. I just personally like the nitto look and ride.


Paul

 

zenboy99

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I have Nitto drag radials on ther rear and Kumho's on the front. The Kumho's have been a really good tire.

 

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I have the Kumho's and have had good luck with them. I have had them for almost a year and I haven't noticed any wear really. The Nitto's are better though and for the difference in price I would go with them.

 

GTPhreak

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ended up getting the 712's