Tire Advice
09-30-2009, 11:35 AM
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Whats a fair price for tire alligment??
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$50 Mounting and balancing, and $45 alligment, for all 4.
Also I was set on ZE 912s, but I came across NITTO Neo Gens for the same price. Do I stick to falken??
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$50 Mounting and balancing, and $45 alligment, for all 4.
Also I was set on ZE 912s, but I came across NITTO Neo Gens for the same price. Do I stick to falken??
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09-30-2009, 11:04 PM
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If I wouldve wanted rookie advice I wouldve post this in M.net. Now get the **** off my thread 
Nah jk
Im leaning towards the Nittos too. Im more than sure Im gonna get those. Now seriuosly go introduce yourself if you havent, and let the de-noobing bash start 
Nah jk
Im leaning towards the Nittos too. Im more than sure Im gonna get those. Now seriuosly go introduce yourself if you havent, and let the de-noobing bash start
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10-01-2009, 10:02 AM
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ehh ive been around cars since i was 5 haha, my dad is a mechanic, so is my uncle and brother, ive been racing cars since i was 10. i may look like a noob on the interwebz but im on other forums too haha, its all in good fun. I dont ask stupid questions, i use the search button and sit back and read alot before i ask legit questions
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10-01-2009, 11:10 AM
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You obviously missed the JK... the "bash the 'noob'" part is standard procedure thus the
ehh ive been around cars since i was 5 haha, my dad is a mechanic, so is my uncle and brother, ive been racing cars since i was 10. i may look like a noob on the interwebz but im on other forums too haha, its all in good fun. I dont ask stupid questions, i use the search button and sit back and read alot before i ask legit questions
Glad to see you have a strong background. Also that you use the search. I read manuals.
Still post a in the meet and greet and show us your project.
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10-02-2009, 09:59 AM
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Now that you mentioned that, both the Neos and the Falken come at around $150 shipped for a pair. I just saw the Z1s at Sears for $73
EDIT: NVM theyre not star spec
EDIT: NVM theyre not star spec
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10-02-2009, 12:30 PM
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The lowest price i've found the NeoGens are for ~ $94 a pop, shipped rom Disc.Tire Direct. Though DTD's prices are a touch higher, TR adds shipping, tax and tire disposal fee for us in states with a TR warehouse....those asshats just haaaad to put in in some craphole called "Midway GA"....so now I have to pay tax from TR.
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10-02-2009, 01:42 PM
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The lowest price i've found the NeoGens are for ~ $94 a pop, shipped rom Disc.Tire Direct. Though DTD's prices are a touch higher, TR adds shipping, tax and tire disposal fee for us in states with a TR warehouse....those asshats just haaaad to put in in some craphole called "Midway GA"....so now I have to pay tax from TR.
(2) or (4) NEW 205/50/15 NEW NITTO NEOGEN, BEST DEAL !!:eBay Motors (item 380159312907 end time Oct-16-09 11:19:22 PDT)
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10-14-2009, 09:47 AM
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Guys, I need your opinion here
2 direzzas start specs used, more or less for 2k, sellers edited his post when I enquired about them to $145 shipped. There are pics of the tire thread in the link.
SCCAForums.com - FS: 2x Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 195/55/15
What do you thinkz??
2 direzzas start specs used, more or less for 2k, sellers edited his post when I enquired about them to $145 shipped. There are pics of the tire thread in the link.
SCCAForums.com - FS: 2x Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs 195/55/15
What do you thinkz??
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10-14-2009, 10:44 AM
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buffon01, I didn't re-read the whole thread, but I have a suggestion or two. One, I don't think I would pay anywhere close to new price for used tires. Two, instead of reading the user reviews at tire rack, check out the test results. They do there own comparos constantly, and it will help you make an informed decision. Granted, they don't test on your car, nor in your size, but I still think it's valid. If'n you need help, pop me back.
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11-03-2009, 08:20 PM
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Ok so the Neogens came in. I got them mount, balanced and aligned and IT FEELS LIKE ****. The steering is horrible, any subtle move feels as if the back brakes lose. Although the tires do feel grippy on turns, driving on a straigh line is horrible. I just came off the highway the car shook like a maraca at 80ish MPH I use to do about 115 on the shitty bald set I used to have (I know it was unsafe, luckily I got away with it)
Conclusion, seriously WTF?? is that how new tires feel?? is there a brake in period?? or should I just go back to the shop and bitch??
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Conclusion, seriously WTF?? is that how new tires feel?? is there a brake in period?? or should I just go back to the shop and bitch??
Thanks
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11-03-2009, 09:11 PM
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Go back to the shop and bitch. My NeoGens are smooth as silk to 140. How much air are in them?
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