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R50/53 R53 4 season tire recco?

Old Mar 24, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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R53 4 season tire recco?

Need to put new rubber on the Tardis. Contemplating run flats but want y'all's input. Suggestion on rubber for factory wheels? 205 45 ZR 17 on there now.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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I just bought some Falken ze950, seemed to have decent reviews, grip feels pretty good as well. I have not driven in winter weather but they kept great traction and control in the rain.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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I have a similar post, but for 3 season, but the tires recommended on there have been all season with some great reviews.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ti22fjc
I have a similar post, but for 3 season, but the tires recommended on there have been all season with some great reviews.

Can you share the link to that post? Thanks !
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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His thread is here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...endations.html

Add the Bridgestone Driveguard to the list for a better riding value-priced runflat.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hsautocrosser
His thread is here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...endations.html Add the Bridgestone Driveguard to the list for a better riding value-priced runflat.
Thank you! I was on a mobile device!
 
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