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Old 10-15-2004, 11:44 AM
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Default AllRoad Tire Replacement

I have an opportunity to replace my orginal Goodyear Wrangler F1 225/55HR17 which are now worn very unevenly (23k Miles, 2002 AllRoad with Shimmy at 48 - 52 mph), with either (cost Includes Delivery, Mouanting, Balancing, Stems and Tax):
-Falken ZIEX-ZE-512B 225/55ZR-17 97W Total Price $509
-Yokohama Avid H4s 225/55HR17 for $525
-Bridgestone Turanza ER33 225/55HR17 for $685

Anyone, have a recomendation? The Falken's are priced great, anybody have good or bad luck with them on an Allroad? I plan to only keep the car 1 more year and then turn it in. It is a lease. Thanks so mcuh for the help.
Old 10-15-2004, 12:23 PM
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Default 3 good tires there...

If you're trading the ar in in a year, the Falken's are the least expensive and also very, very popular here on the forum.
Old 10-15-2004, 12:35 PM
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Default Re: AllRoad Tire Replacement

assuming you keep the same tires on all year and that you do get a little snow (none? a lot?), let me suggest what I have found the best compromise:
Dunlop wintersport M2 in our size V-rated. Drives great in all conditions and wears much better than the original things that come with the car.
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Default get something V-rated or better

The H-rated tires have softer sidewalls that will fold over when cornering, especially on a heavier car like ours.

Of the three you mentioned, that's the Z-rated Falken.

-df
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The 'H' rating is good up to 130 mph, but most people prefer a higher-rated tire.
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Anyone has a set of the stockers for sale, cheap, local, Jon?
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Default The Falkens are terrific however in rural parts of the

country they are tough to come by if you need one
the same day.
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So, you're running Dunlop Wintersports year 'round??
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