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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Last week I bought the Avon Tech M500 215/50-16 from Tire Rack. Mounted them on Koenig Holes. So far I'm very pleased. Also asked Alex for four ASA JH6's, but they are out of stock until March!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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Since you put "wet performance" in the criteria, I'd stay away from the Azenis. They do pretty well in the wet, but nowhere near as good as the others (like Goodyear F1 and Bridgeston S03)
 
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:03 AM
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wheels are here

 
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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And this from a guy who normally doesn't like black wheels.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:28 AM
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even my wife liked them and she shares your opinion 16x7 and about 13lbs too
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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#3 or go with Goodyear F1s. My $.02. Then again, I work for the company that makes them both.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Goodyear makes Dunlop?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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Yep. Well, I should say that Goodyear bought Dunlop a few years ago. I'm not even sure if Goodyears and Dunlops are made in the same plants or not. But they are totally separate lines of tires. But the cool thing is now our Goodyear discounts apply to Dunlop as well. So I just bought some Dunlop performace all-seasons.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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interesting. I think I knew that, but it didn't make sense when you posted.

I've had SP9000's and F1's. Both are nice tires. I need to make a decision
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Your rims are GORGEOUS BTW...
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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thanks! sadly, they took so long to arrive, they won't get used for a few months. it's criminal to let them see salty roads.
 
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