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Old 11-19-2002, 03:29 PM
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I think I'm about to do a 5-lug conversion, and I'm shopping for tires. Right now I'm favoring the Yokohama AVS dB's. I will never drive in snow. Does anyone have any experience with these? The price is right, but how's the handling? What about tread life? Any input is appreciated.
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Old 11-19-2002, 04:19 PM
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Tread life can be found in the specs on the sidewall. Its usually one of the things they list when you shop online for tires as well.

Higher that number, the longer the life.
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Old 11-19-2002, 05:41 PM
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i think i have avs's on my fc, they are great, quiet and they have good grip. i dunno about wet, they havent been yet.



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Old 11-20-2002, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Nov 19 2002, 05:19 PM
Tread life can be found in the specs on the sidewall. Its usually one of the things they list when you shop online for tires as well.

Higher that number, the longer the life.
At one site it had 130, but what's it out of? I need a basis.
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I think treadlife on my kuhmos is 300. In comparison, most R compounds have a 50 treadwear rating.
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i think i'm just gonna order nitto 555r's for my rear tires.... kumho's are not nearly sticky enough!
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Old 11-20-2002, 12:22 PM
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damn...I just want some nice daily drivers that can handle corners...I can never get a consensus...or are there many good brands that will suit my needs?
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Nov 20 2002, 10:37 AM
i think i'm just gonna order nitto 555r's for my rear tires.... kumho's are not nearly sticky enough!
u best have them for sunday
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there many good tires. kumho's are good for a normal power car............ my car just has too much power
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Old 11-20-2002, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Nov 20 2002, 01:31 PM
there many good tires. kumho's are good for a normal power car............ my car just has too much power
darn...cry me a river
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