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So I'm going to finally take the plunge in purchasing a set of the 4 new tires.
I've been a cheapo for awhile holding of on tires, since I had to repair many other things on this vehicle.
I ran Hakka 1's in the winters so I guess you can say I was able to stretch the life of my OEM tires for almost 5 years (come this October)
Ive got a 2002 ZX5 with 150,000Kms...and Im planning to run her to the ground.
I do 100kms a day on the crazy 401...dont need performance really
I'm thinking of getting the Fuzion ZRi's or the Kumho Ecsta ASX.
Any advice and where I might be able to get a good deal on would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Jaigon,Apr 10 2007, 12:31 PM Wrote:.dont need performance really
I'm thinking of getting the Fuzion ZRi's or the Kumho Ecsta ASX.
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I find these two statements a little confusing because both tires listed are considered Ultra-high performance IIRC ... but in any event, if you really don't need ultra high performance, I can heartily recommend the Falken ZE 512 - for me an excellent compromise of performance, quiet, wet and dry traction ... the best price I found local to me was at Bramalea Tire in Brampton ... mine are 215/45R17.
for example, installed and balanced prices:
195/60R15 88H Model:ZE512 85.00
195/50R15 82H Model:ZE512 95.00
195/55R15 85V Model:ZE512 119.00
205/60R16 92H Model:ZE512 109.00
205/55R16 91V Model:ZE512 127.00
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Falken 512's all the way
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I got Falken Azenis RT-615's size 215/45/ZR16..... they are sweet!
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Thanks all,
I'll try the Falcons out this weekend.
I guess I should get an alignment done too?
Active Green and Ross gives half price on alignments if you buy tires from them and they price match.
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Jaigon,Apr 11 2007, 12:27 AM Wrote:Thanks all,
I'll try the Falcons out this weekend.
I guess I should get an alignment done too?
Active Green and Ross gives half price on alignments if you buy tires from them and they price match.
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oops I meant the Falkens...not Falcons
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I just put General Exclaim UHP on my summer 17's. I haven't really had much chance to try to them to any extend, we got snow just a few days after i put them on, but they've been pretty good in the cold and light snow so far. And the price was pretty good too. $600 for all 4 tires, installed and balanced.
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habmann,Apr 11 2007, 12:52 AM Wrote:I just put General Exclaim UHP on my summer 17's. I haven't really had much chance to try to them to any extend, we got snow just a few days after i put them on, but they've been pretty good in the cold and light snow so far. And the price was pretty good too. $600 for all 4 tires, installed and balanced.
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Hmmmm...looks like a nice tire....
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Jaigon,Apr 10 2007, 08:08 PM Wrote:habmann,Apr 11 2007, 12:52 AM Wrote:I just put General Exclaim UHP on my summer 17's. I haven't really had much chance to try to them to any extend, we got snow just a few days after i put them on, but they've been pretty good in the cold and light snow so far. And the price was pretty good too. $600 for all 4 tires, installed and balanced.
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Hmmmm...looks like a nice tire....
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Ya it has a really nice look. The little time i've had on dry warm roads with it, its been pretty good.
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I have a set of Fuzion ZRi's and I couldn't be happier with them. For the price they are an excelent tire.
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When I bought my winter tires at Green and Ross, I talked to one of the "advisors" about the Fuzions and Falkens. This advisor said that the Falken's were a better tire, and cheaper than the Fuzions
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