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Old 03-22-2006, 09:30 AM
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I've read many mixed opinions on these tires. How do they rate on a scale from one to ten? I know they're cheap, but how cheap? I found a great deal on a wheel/tire package but they come with Nankang;s. I'm only going to have them on during the warmer months, anyway. Any input would be helpful.

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Old 03-22-2006, 12:42 PM
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i personally think they are poop
but thats me
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I'm on my 4th set of Nankings.
great tire for maximum tread life.
awful tire for performance driving.
i only buy these because theyre very inexpensive and last a long time.
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:16 AM
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Ok, another question.. are they at least better than the stock Potenzas?
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interesting....i get my set installed tomorrow.
I got everything for 320. 80 bucks a tire straight up.
Good deal or no?
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I had them on my DSM. Not very impressed. I think the stock potenzas are better.
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the potenzas are better, but when you wanna go for a good tire for a decent price, go with falkens. ziex-512 are really good, and come in V or Z rated. they are worth the price.
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Originally Posted by sONicRoK1
interesting....i get my set installed tomorrow.
I got everything for 320. 80 bucks a tire straight up.
Good deal or no?
im sure im reading this wrong, but you paid 320 a tire?
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i think he paid 80 a tire, and 320 for the 4. i hope he didnt pay that much, i dont even think i would pay that much for michelins. crazy
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Originally Posted by VoLktc
Originally Posted by sONicRoK1
interesting....i get my set installed tomorrow.
I got everything for 320. 80 bucks a tire straight up.
Good deal or no?
im sure im reading this wrong, but you paid 320 a tire?
80+80+80+80=320
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