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Old 10-25-2004, 08:44 AM
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Hi Guys,
I desparately need 235/35/19 tires for my 2001 S4 w/ 19" BBS CH wheels. I'm basically looking for the best all around performance tire for around $200. I'm considering Toyo Proxes T1-s, Falkens, BFGs, and possibly for a bit more Pzero neros... and possibly others .. . I'd love to hear from folks that have these or other tires and why they like or dislike them on their S-4. Thanks a lot! Dave
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i really like the kumho mx. really good esp for the price
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i have falken 512's and i love them. rated consumer #1
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Buy this months copy of eurotuner magazine! GREAT ARTICLE ON TIRES! )
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For some reason, I don't think I'd base my tire purchase on that magazine.
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what are your prioritys for these tires? max performance, wet, quite running, long life???
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2nd
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Seems like the GS-D3s have gotten no complaints at all. I loved mine.
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GRB, very quite and great traction tires
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1st. performance
2nd. wet
3rd comfort/noise


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