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Feck... need new tires..... Goodyear F1's or my trusty SO-3's????

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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Default ****... need new tires..... Goodyear F1's or my trusty SO-3's????

Tirerack shows the Goodyears almost a $100 cheaper than the SO-3's. Anyone who has had both care to comment?
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Default As you know, I had SO3s on my 18"s ... you might consider Toyo Proxes T1-Rs ...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15642/jtp4.jpg"></center><p>they ride very, very well. At the limit handling is probably not as good, but the ride is much smoother (even on 19"s).
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Default Re: As you know, I had SO3s on my 18"s ... you might consider Toyo Proxes T1-Rs ...

For a daily driver I'd vote for the SO3s very smooth ride. John P.(TT 225), I'm interested in purchasing the wheels you have for sale, please e-mail me at fdejesus@nu.edu
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Default F1s. I had a set of S03s and I'm now on my second set of F1s

You lose a bit of turn in response with the F1s compared to the S03s but in return you get a softer and quieter ride. Both of them have huge amounts of grip wet or dry. The F1s take some time to break in but I really like the feel once they do.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Default stop posting those pics!!

That's such a great looking wheel
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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S03!
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Default i've had both and prefer the f1s...

stickier and quieter!

of course, i have my dunlop winter tires on right now (and a good thing too, as we're supposed to get a foot of snow in central md today/tonight).
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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:P.. mid 70's here all week... supposed to "cool" down to 68-70 today.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Default Hmmm... softer ride? is it that noticable? The GF complains about the harshness of the ride...

but then what do you expect for a sport car on a not so smooth mountain road. How does the wear compare?

Need to pull the trigger ASAP... toe is FUBAR and I have worn through the inside corners... very unsafe to drive right now....


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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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I emailed you yesterday but will try again right now.
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