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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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I need to know the best place to get some high speed rated tires for my S. I want to change from run flats if possible. Please contact me at my e-mail as I check it several times a day.
just4funmotorsports@semo.net
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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We need some more info. 16" or 17" All-season or Summer? Are you looking for performance or comfort? Price?

I just switched to a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. It is one of the best all around ultra high performance summer tires.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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I'm looking to replace my tires as well. Currently have the OEM run flats (205-45R17) and would like to get away from them. Any thoughts? I've been doing some reading and came across some lower priced performance tires from Kumho and Avon Tech. I'm not sure about either brand and as usual the reviews were mixed. We live in the country and get to drive the corners everyday so a tire that corners without movement is really important.

Any thoughts?

Doug
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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I am using 16" Avon Tech M500 summer performance tires on my daily driver and I like them. Alex, at Tirerack, recommended them based on my criteria. I asked for non runflat high performance street tires, spirited driving style, but wanted a quiet tire. Howling tires should only by on Jeep CJ5's! I also have a set of winter tires/wheels.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Contact Bob Mondshein at AuToTire in Chesterfield. The "ESP" plan that he has going on is great. The road force balancing and wheel matching is worth it alone....





Get “ESP”
Chesterfield AuToTire’s Enthusiast Support Program

We know what you want when it comes to performance tires!

Save time, trouble and money versus ordering specialty tires from Internet retailers, plus enjoy additional, ESP services at no additional charge!

AuToTire of Chesterfield Valley now has the ability to source the same tires you thought available only online. Further, Chesterfield AuToTire turn-keys the entire process offering installation, road hazard insurance, lifetime balancing and lifetime rotation. Note that when ordering from an Internet retailer and then having a local tire installer mount your tires, you typically aren’t supported with road hazard insurance or lifetime balancing and rotation.

But there’s much more to the ESP program. As an ESP member, you’ll enjoy these special benefits at no extra charge:
  • Road Force Balancing up to 125+ mph track speeds, not just 70 mph … this service simply isn’t available from other local tire retailer!
  • Wheel Matching to balance out the high and low spots inherent in any wheel, providing the highest degree of stability possible … again, a service not available with other local tire retailers...
The ESP Program provides all these benefits, at a price equal to or lower than purchasing via the Internet. Do the math. Remember, in addition to the Internet price, you need to add in their shipping, road hazard insurance, mounting from a third party, and, you have to do without lifetime balancing and rotation, as well as miss out on ESP Road Force Balancing and Wheel Matching services. Sound like the best way to source your tires?? As a driving enthusiast, you deserve more … you deserve the Enthusiast Support Program!

To enroll in the ESP program contact Bob Mondschein at bob.mondschein@gmail.com. You will be assigned a membership number to present to AuToTire of Chesterfield, identifying you as a special, ESP Customer!
 
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