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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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I've been researching these tires on google and several other car forums and seems like its overall a good tire for price.
They are the cheapest z rate tires I've seen that carry 350z specs: 245/35/19 and 275/35/19.

I would like some feedback by anyone with experiences driving on these tires.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Have you checked Edgeracing.com?

Being that tires certainly the most important item on your car I would recommend not being cheap when it comes to replacing them.

Falken 452's are $170 for the 245/35/19's and $280 for the 275/35/19's. I am picky when it comes to tires and I'll vouch for these. The Toyo T1-R's are $197 for the 245/35 and $218 for the 275/35's. Both are decent and I'd consider them direct competitors.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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They're good trailer tires.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheezwiz
They're good trailer tires.
lol
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheezwiz
They're good trailer tires.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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China is flooding the market with cheap tires. I put 4 tires on my moms Sentra for $200. For her the tires will be fine. But tires from China for a 350Z? Think about it.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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why saving money on tires?
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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I was looking at the same tire as well when Nihilation recommended the Falkens. I too was hoping someone could offer up an opinion. Guess I am favoring the Falkens now.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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I just ordered a set of Falken 452s today. Hopefully it was a good choice.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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After a little searching on another board the choice was clear.

I've used Nankang tires on different cars and they are okay. Don't expect much life out of them. ~$900 for 4 better tires is a better deal imo.
You are saving about $300.. but unsure of the quality. Tires are important.. I try not to skimp on them.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Falkens are awosme. Im getting falken's next time. I have kuhmo asx, i have no complaint unless its more than 85 degrees outside, cuz then they become greasy. But during the winter and fall, i have more traction than any summer tire lol.
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Nankang's gotta be paying their assembly line worker $5 a day or something, think about it.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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how is it trailer tires? I realize it's cheap tires but i remember the days when Kumhos were cheap. but now they seem to be up there in quality.

i've ran nitto 555s, toyo t1-rs and kumhos as well.
all felt and lasted the same with normal driving.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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thanks Freak.
what was so bad that you had to switched tires so soon?
how was the traction on these?
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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actually i have driven on them and they aren't that bad...tread life sucks but when they we're new I was quite impressed with their handling in the rain
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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thanks Noahzburnt.
how many miles did you get out of them btw?
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Originally Posted by kbomb
how is it trailer tires? I realize it's cheap tires but i remember the days when Kumhos were cheap. but now they seem to be up there in quality.

i've ran nitto 555s, toyo t1-rs and kumhos as well.
all felt and lasted the same with normal driving.
Whoa, a little defensive, I'm just kidding on the trailer tires though. I sell tires and the Nankang brand makes some great trailer tires, lol. This in no way reflects how these underpaid asian specials handle on a Z.

What I meant to say is that these tires would be great for a show trailer.
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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sorry cheezwiz, didn't mean to come off defensive.
just wanted to know more about these tires as there's little reviews for them.
from what I researched 2 out of 10 ppl have bad experiences but the other 8 ppl say its fine. the only conclusive thing everyone agrees is that the tires won't last long but that can be depending how you drive your car.
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nangkangs suck
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