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Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/5/2008 8:10:01 PM

mazda3VAROOOM

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My 2006 M3 is in great need for new tires at 30.000.
I do mostly highway driving in the midwest...
and...I'd like my MAZDA to be able to keep up with my foot.

Also, would like to avoid hydro-planing and sledding in the snow.
ANY FAVORITES?? (I think I'm stuck with a All-Season, right?)

Thanks!
Annie

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/5/2008 8:15:45 PM

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I had good luck with Toyo Proxes FZ4's. They weren't an all-weather tire, but they seemed to do just fine (and I drive in the snow quite a bit.)

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/5/2008 11:05:22 PM

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BFG Traction T/A are great all-season tires. Good treadlife and performance qualities. I am on my second set currently.

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/6/2008 3:32:16 AM

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I'm using yokohama YK520's. I have about 20k miles on them and they barely show any wear.... they also shine very easily. :P They're about $116/ea. and have a 60k miles treadwear warranty.

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/6/2008 4:28:33 PM

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Thanks for the input! I've taken your thoughts gratefully!! Tire Discounters had recommended a couple tires, too. (Toyo Proxes T1R $176 and BFG SuperSport A/S $160)
TOYO tires get a lot good reviews from what I've seen. Goodrich tires have a good rep. too. I don't mind a little extra money for the tighter turn, but I didn't want to buy into hype either....Your experience helps!

I really enjoy this forum! Lots of great threads to read through!

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/6/2008 4:50:54 PM

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Hey... Welcome m3VAROOOM!!

WOW!!! Those prices sound pretty steep for those tires. I'd do some online price comparing to make sure you're not being "taken advantage of..." if ya' know what I mean?

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/6/2008 6:59:18 PM

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Incidentally my yokohamas were from discount tire. I probably would have gone with Michellin MXV4 plus tires (same ones on my wife's car and we love them) except they're almost as much as the RSA's

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/7/2008 6:07:27 PM

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I'd be interested to hear, from those making recommendations, your take on how quiet your tires are.

When I get my next set, I'd like to if possible get a set that can make my ride a bit more quiet than my original equipment Toyo Proxes A05s.

That combined with long tread life and decent wet road handling capabilities, would make them a winner for me.

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/7/2008 6:28:59 PM

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I bought Riken Raptors about a two months ago when the stock Michelins died at 35 thou.

I am in CT and they seem to work better than the previous tires in the snow. They were cheap, and yet are Z rated with good tread wear rating.

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RE: Need new TIRES...any favorites? - 2/7/2008 7:32:12 PM

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urban, my yk520's are quieter than the RSA's were. I've not had any problems with them on wet surfaces..... I mean could I make the tires spin if I wanted? Sure. Does it come up in normal driving? No. I can't really comment on the sound vs. other tires though so I don't know how much that will help you out. I think much of the road noise would go away with dampening of the panels anyway, though obviously the tires do make a difference.

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