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Gray603 · 03-08-2005, 11:14 AM

when i need new tires what is a good choice...just getting some ideas
i think i heard of something 235/45/17 i think it was...but not sure.....just have the stock 17's and like to get and idea of whats out there..NEVER brought tires before so i';m new to that as well
thanks for your help

Jax6S · 03-08-2005, 12:15 PM

Let me tell you 1 thing, this forum is biased towards Toyo. So I guess the number 1 choice is Toyo.

If you want something cheaper but pretty good, consider Kumho.

Now, you mentioned 235/45R17. I don't know if you mistyped or that's the size that you want. But if you want to use the stock 17, I recommend 225/45R17.

You can also go to tirerack and search for tires of that size and see the customer reviews. That usually helps!

Axion · 03-08-2005, 12:20 PM

yeah 225/45/17 is what you want, just wait till toyoguy see's this thread

ashutoshsm · 03-08-2005, 12:31 PM

The response should depend on your driving conditions and whether you want one set for the whole year or not.

Post that info for more help ...

Gray603 · 03-08-2005, 12:49 PM

thanks guys...yeah i will plan to keep these on all the time and something that will really grip the road...so you say toyo tires are good...i will check there website and have me's a looky
thanks!

Gray603 · 03-08-2005, 12:56 PM

what does a set of toyo 225/45/17 usally cost? Toyoguy i assume works for toyo does he get deals if he does?

Indy MPS6 · 03-08-2005, 12:58 PM

Toyoguy provides information. He is not a sales guy.

Gray603 · 03-08-2005, 12:58 PM

would anybody have pictures of this size so i could get an idea what they will look like...thanks

ashutoshsm · 03-08-2005, 01:08 PM

By conditions I meant weather conditions.

Although if MO gets only mild snow, the Proxes4 (Toyo) should be a good bet. Or Falken ZIEX Ze512. Or equivalent Kumhos (cheaper)

Jax6S · 03-08-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by Gray603@Mar 8 2005, 05:58 PM
would anybody have pictures of this size so i could get an idea what they will look like...thanks

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Also, scroll down when you get to that link for other pictures of the same size.

If you want to buy Toyo, go to tireswap.com. I think you might get a discount if they know that you're a member of this club.

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Axion Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah 225/45/17 is what you want, just wait till toyoguy see's this thread __________________ <div align="center">Visit My Garage [50] Mods and Counting Tanabe - McCulluch - AEM - Magnaflow - Kumho - B&M

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ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The response should depend on your driving conditions and whether you want one set for the whole year or not. Post that info for more help ... __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

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Indy MPS6 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Toyoguy provides information. He is not a sales guy. __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

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ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	By conditions I meant weather conditions. Although if MO gets only mild snow, the Proxes4 (Toyo) should be a good bet. Or Falken ZIEX Ze512. Or equivalent Kumhos (cheaper) __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

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Gray603 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	when i need new tires what is a good choice...just getting some ideas i think i heard of something 235/45/17 i think it was...but not sure.....just have the stock 17's and like to get and idea of whats out there..NEVER brought tires before so i';m new to that as well thanks for your help

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Gray603 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys...yeah i will plan to keep these on all the time and something that will really grip the road...so you say toyo tires are good...i will check there website and have me's a looky thanks!

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Gray603 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	what does a set of toyo 225/45/17 usally cost? Toyoguy i assume works for toyo does he get deals if he does?

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Gray603 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	would anybody have pictures of this size so i could get an idea what they will look like...thanks