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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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Seems like there would be a club member near the border you could have shipped to? Would save some bucks for a little ride.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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I found my tires!
Got a deal here from a good place someone recommend to me.

They are Federal SS 595, i know someone that got a set on his Camaro and he love them.

Heres how it look, 168$ each installed and balanced.:

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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Looks good, like the tread pattern. Get us a pics after the install. Would like to see how the wider tire looks if you are still going with the 255/50'*.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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good looking tires Mike!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Having gotten a set of 01 Swoopies..I needed sneakers. Found the Pirellii Pzero Neros good price and great traction so far.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Very good price.
The only complaint I have with those Federal tires is THEY ARE NOISY on the highway.
Not a problem as long as you have 12" subs.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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My new tyres are installed !
i can only tell one word........................HUGE!!!!


When i enter the car in the garage they were all there and say,"OOhhh man, that will never fit on your wheel, it will touch the fender!!"

I told them to install the tyres, i wasnt sure at this point.....
Look by yourself how my 235 look ,lke tiny civic tyres:



After the install i parked my car outside to go pay my bill, and i was like... What ive done! Its too big!!!
But after looking at her more and more, they are awesome!! i love them! look better in real tought.


When you see the car on a certain angle, it look very huge. But it really give it a look !
Cant wait to see the traction!! its raining

Heres some other shot:


Will take more shot when she will be clean.

The ride is more stable, and smoother, but i can feel the road better.
And they are less noisy than my old goodyear RS-A.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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I know I'm old (and old school, ya cant have enough rubber till it hits the fenderwells). They look great, Mike! Love that tread design. Are they a soft compound?
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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They look softer than my Goodyear, i think i will have a good grip.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gxp rules
I know I'm old (and old school, ya cant have enough rubber till it hits the fenderwells). They look great, Mike! Love that tread design. Are they a soft compound?
soft oh ya very soft, 240 tread wear rating they should get around 20 to 25 K

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