Replacement tires for stock rims?????

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The tires are your ONLY contact with the road. Going, stopping, turning, you ONLY contact is the tire. Don't go cheap.

My 2?
 


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I haven't run that exact tire model but I run the Federal EVO-595's and I will say that after 4 track days and about 10k miles, they are SO worth it. For a tire being that inexpensive, it handles incredibly well in the dry, and does well in the wet. They are much better than the OEM Bridgestones, and they have higher tread wear. The 595 RS-R's are really track tires only. Those are the ones that I'm planning on getting for track days only. But as far as my daily driving goes, the EVO-595's are worth it.

Here are the tires you have: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+ss-595+80+bsw.html
Here are the EVO's: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+595+evo+84y.html
 


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I haven't run that exact tire model but I run the Federal EVO-595's and I will say that after 4 track days and about 10k miles, they are SO worth it. For a tire being that inexpensive, it handles incredibly well in the dry, and does well in the wet. They are much better than the OEM Bridgestones, and they have higher tread wear. The 595 RS-R's are really track tires only. Those are the ones that I'm planning on getting for track days only. But as far as my daily driving goes, the EVO-595's are worth it.

Here are the tires you have: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+ss-595+80+bsw.html
Here are the EVO's: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+595+evo+84y.html
I wish that they made both of those above (and the RS-Rs) in a 225/50-15! :(
 


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I haven't run that exact tire model but I run the Federal EVO-595's and I will say that after 4 track days and about 10k miles, they are SO worth it. For a tire being that inexpensive, it handles incredibly well in the dry, and does well in the wet. They are much better than the OEM Bridgestones, and they have higher tread wear. The 595 RS-R's are really track tires only. Those are the ones that I'm planning on getting for track days only. But as far as my daily driving goes, the EVO-595's are worth it.

Here are the tires you have: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+ss-595+80+bsw.html
Here are the EVO's: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+595+evo+84y.html
Is this the best price you've found them?
 


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Yeah, since you are in SoCal you might actually be able to pick them up and save on shipping. I live in NorCal, so I have to have them shipped to me which is a bit annoying.
 


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Yeah, since you are in SoCal you might actually be able to pick them up and save on shipping. I live in NorCal, so I have to have them shipped to me which is a bit annoying.
Alright yea I will definitely do that!
 


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If you need all season tires, I always hear good things about the Conti DWS and Michelin AS/3.
 


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I haven't run that exact tire model but I run the Federal EVO-595's and I will say that after 4 track days and about 10k miles, they are SO worth it. For a tire being that inexpensive, it handles incredibly well in the dry, and does well in the wet. They are much better than the OEM Bridgestones, and they have higher tread wear. The 595 RS-R's are really track tires only. Those are the ones that I'm planning on getting for track days only. But as far as my daily driving goes, the EVO-595's are worth it.

Here are the tires you have: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+ss-595+80+bsw.html
Here are the EVO's: http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/205%2F40-17+federal+595+evo+84y.html
Wow, good to see positive reviews on a tire so inexpensive. Thanks!
 


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If you need all season tires, I always hear good things about the Conti DWS and Michelin AS/3.
Conti does not make either of their UHP all seasons in our OEM size.

In fact, it seems that they don't manufacture a SINGLE tire in that size. [:(]
 


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I've heard bad feedback from Michelin AS/3's I think I will go with one of the Federal tires listed above. I'm on a college student budget lol.
 


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Conti does not make either of their UHP all seasons in our OEM size.

In fact, it seems that they don't manufacture a SINGLE tire in that size. [:(]
Yeah, was bummed to find that out after searching for OEM sized on tirerack. Contis Extreme Contacts are my favorites; had them on my pre-FiST 1-series. DWS are a fantastic all-season, too.
 




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