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Old 12-14-07, 10:24 AM
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Just swapped on a set of Eagle F1 A/S

i went a little bigger up front (235/40/18) because i read some people have tried this without problems. Once mounted I had rubbing issues against the inside plastic in the wheel well. I had to use a heat gun to push the plastic in. Rubbing has since gone away.

I drove a civic during the week my car was off the roads (due to snow) and when i drove my car with the new tires, it seemed like the steering feel was more responsive. (i do think however, this was due to the civic i was driving for the week)

Traction in the snow/ice is decent for an all season. it will be sufficient for the few days it snows throughout the year. I noticed dry traction wasn't as good as the Dunlops and the wet is about the same. I am hoping it is because the tires are new and will get stickier once broken in.

anyone else have experience with these tires?
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Do you have any pics. I am considering the same setup, only I am running 15mm H&R spacers so if you rubbed without them then I would most likely rub worse.
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