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    So, i own a 1999 Firebird.

    The current tires are absolutly shot. i spin out going like 20mph..ridiculus.


    i need to know what type of tires i should get and stuff.


    im looking for performance, however all season (i live in NJ...)


    i dont know too much about tires so please help me out. thanks.

  • #2
    Re: need Help buying new tires

    http://www.toyo.com.au/Proxes%204%20page.htm

    Check these Proxes out. They are a pretty good blend of performance and decent in rain. Get them siped and they are OK in light snow.

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    • #3
      Re: need Help buying new tires

      Originally posted by Schmitty
      So, i own a 1999 Firebird.

      The current tires are absolutly shot. i spin out going like 20mph..ridiculus.


      i need to know what type of tires i should get and stuff.


      im looking for performance, however all season (i live in NJ...)

      i dont know too much about tires so please help me out. thanks.
      If you drive in the winter you'll do far better with a cheap set of wheels and real snow tires, marked with a snowflake and a mountain. Like Bridgestone Blizzaks.

      All seasons are mediocre at everything. In the summer that doesn't matter that much, but in winter.....
      2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs

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      • #4
        Re: need Help buying new tires

        Very true Bob. Blizzaks are great tires.
        If its in your budget, two sets of tires/wheels would be ideal. Thats what I would prefer also, but unfortunately I am on a fixed budget being a full time student so I had to compromise a bit. For an all-year tire, I do think the Proxes have good performance and the price was right at $115 each.

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        • #5
          Re: need Help buying new tires

          AVON M550

          http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
          Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

          "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

          1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

          Raven

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          • #6
            Re: need Help buying new tires

            Originally posted by FirebirdGT

            how do those compare w/the kumho ecsta asx?


            besidess http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=1
            Last edited by 3.4 slow to go; 11-05-2006, 11:31 PM.
            1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
            2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

            former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
            94 comero 3.4

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            • #7
              Re: need Help buying new tires

              Originally posted by FirebirdGT
              QFT!!!

              I love my Avon M550s and I got them because of this...

              http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...=16&type=UHPAS

              They were at the top when I got them. I like how the #1 tire doesn't even have snow/ice ratings when its suppose to be an ultra high all season tire

              3.4 slow to go - that survey will tell you how they somewhat add up.
              Last edited by BLLDOGG; 11-06-2006, 01:08 AM.
              2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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              • #8
                Re: need Help buying new tires

                Originally posted by BLLDOGG
                QFT!!!
                I like how the #1 tire doesn't even have snow/ice ratings when its suppose to be an ultra high all season tire

                They also don't come in 275/40-17, so I'll never get them.
                Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                Raven

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                • #9
                  Re: need Help buying new tires

                  just because you said you dont know much about tires. make sure you get one's with an appropriate speed rating unless you really only do the speed limit:wavey:

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                  • #10
                    Re: need Help buying new tires

                    BF Goodrich G Force tires are awesome. I had other brands before these and I am totally impressed. Excellent handling, very good wear, especially for Z-rated tires. I have put 15K on them since buying them and they still run prefect. A friend of mine who uses this kind and drives about 100MPH during runs to/from work says they still handles perfectly smoothly at all speeds.

                    Buy them from Tirerack - excellent price/quality combination.
                    Last edited by Everglades W68; 11-26-2006, 07:13 AM.
                    I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

                    2008 Saturn Sky Red Line - Midnight Blue

                    Pewter Mafia - 2000 Firebird - SOLD
                    CENTRAL FLORIDA KNIGHTS!!!!!!!
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                    • #11
                      Re: need Help buying new tires

                      X2 on the BF Goodrich G-Force.

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                      • #12
                        Re: need Help buying new tires

                        I had the Toyo Proxes 4 on my '95, but I wanted the BFg Gforce Sports or KDW's

                        Can't complain about the Proxes 4s though, they gripped really nice and barely ever cut loose on me. Didn't get flat spots, pretty quiet and gripped well.
                        1995 Camaro 3.4 A4<br /><br />CAI,IAT Relocate

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                        • #13
                          Re: need Help buying new tires

                          Its been almost a month, have you replaced them yet?
                          Originally posted by kala
                          I'll have buttsecks with Richard Simmons!

                          TEAM BLACK!!!
                          parting her out

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                          • #14
                            Re: need Help buying new tires

                            http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&tireModel=ZRi

                            they are awesome.
                            1995 Patriot Red T-Topped Z28 A4<br /><br />Mystery rebuild in progress.<br /><br />Soon to have 383 ways to beat KBreezy and Shane. :D

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                            • #15
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                              Originally posted by 4thgenowner
                              I was looking at those but decided it wouyld be smarter to buy all season for me. First down pour and I realized I made the right decision. :tup:
                              Originally posted by kala
                              I'll have buttsecks with Richard Simmons!

                              TEAM BLACK!!!
                              parting her out

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