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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Looking to replace tires on my GXP. Any ideas?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Don't go with anything less than a 255 section width.

I love my Bridgestone Potenza'*.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Depends how much you want to spend...got a set of winter tires? I chose to go with a strictly summer tire on my GXPs, traction is great, I was doing 2.1 60fts at the track no problem with a basically stock SSEi.

Goodyear and Bridgestone are what I'd recommend, or if money is an issue go Yokohama or Dunlop.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Go with a 255/45R18 for a size

but to make a suggestion, yeah, you using these year round?

and also, you planning on getting them online or somewhere in Appleton/Kaukauna

*edit* assuming you're running them year round, I'd recommend

Michelin Pilot Sport A/*
or
Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge

And in order of priority, I recommend the Goodyear over the Michelin.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Check out tirerack.com for reviews and suggestions.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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BFG KDW'*



mine are in but im waiting for a set of GP GXP wheels
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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255 45 R18 Is that size tire going to affect the speedometer reading???
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