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post Mar 31, 2006 - 11:14 PM
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Ok, time to start picking tires for the new shoes. Of course, size is going to be 215/35-18. What we're looking for is outstanding dry traction, as good as it gets for the tire series wet traction, and good cornering abilities. Now.......

Originally we were looking at the Yokohama Parada Spec-2. But, the lack of wet traction turned us off to those. While perusing around, I happened to stumble across the following tire:

Linky To Tire -- Now, don't let the fact that it's a General tire scare you off. It's rated #1 in category just ahead of the BFG g-Force T/A KDW2, which is our other choice right now at almost twice the price.

The General gives up a little cornering and turn-in stability to the g-Force, but makes up for it with wet traction and ride noise/comfort.

So......$86 each for the General Exclaim UHP, or $159 each for the KDW2's. For a comparison LOOK HERE.



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post Apr 1, 2006 - 1:42 AM
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i swear by the KDW-2's. i'm pretty sure that they were the second best dry grip and best wet grip for a summer tire when i got mine. i have never had a traction issue in the rain when driving normal but they suck in the snow


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