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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Has anyone used this tire?

Just like the title says.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1

Edit: My tire size will probably be 275-35-18 on all 4's

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Yes and they are awesome. I have 295x35x18 on my car and I love them. I can drive in the rain with them which is a big plus and even an inch or two of snow if need be.

They aren't that quiet but they handle nicely and aside from hooking too well for my mostly stock car they are great. The $ sucks though
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FiefSS
aside from hooking too well
Sounds like a good problem to have. So how many miles do you have on them? How is the tread wear?
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I got them last spring pretty sure aprilish, the receipt is around here someplace. About 6,000 miles so far and they look just as they did when I bought them. The reviews online all seem positive so thats why I went with them.

Discount tire is where I bought them since they were the cheapest when I factored in shipping and installation. I got the replacement deal too since I drive over nails like monthly


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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Yeah, just had the KDWII mounted to my TTII's a couple weeks ago, they're pretty good in wet conditions (better than anything I've had before). They are simply awesome, noise is kinda bad though for people that are picky about that. I can't hear anything over my exhaust anyways...

I'd compare them to the GY Eagle F1's (but not in the treadwear department at all, hands down to the GY F1 ) I just purchased two 17x11 wheels w/ the BFG G-force R1's (DOT approved) for when I feel like going to the track or need for laying some patches :evil:

The BFG G-force R1's are bad ***. I just broke them in by laying a 50ft patch down our driveway 30mins ago

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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That's good to know, I had the goodyear eagle F1 GS D3's and I absolutely loved them, except they wore out in 18 months.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I've had both GS-D3s and KDW2...I like my GS-D3s better for traction. Both are great with dry traction, but my KDW2 were a little more "interesting" when it got wet. For sure, the KDW2 have MUCH, MUCH better wear though, if that matters to you. That's what I have on my car now, and they're wearing very well compared to the GYs.

Next time, probably go back to the GS-D3s or try those Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions. On Tirerack, the Bridgestones rank #1 in their category over the GS-D3s and the Michelin PS2s (overpriced).
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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I guess my opinion is a little biased against the wear of the GS-D3's as I babied those tires. I've kind of put my new BFG KDW II's through some **** already
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