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Old 01-05-12, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
How long does this take? I do notice more tire wear from the right front tire, and would like to know if there are any problems related to moving the subframe ever slightly.
My subframe has been removed for my header install. Upon reinstall and a good alignment I have had no issues.

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Old 01-09-12, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by lx470man
That price sounds awesome, as I was thinking about $1400 installed since it is $1300 for just the tires then another $100 max to mount and install the tires from a local shop.


Is the rebate instant or is it mail in?
The rebate is instant.
Old 01-09-12, 06:19 PM
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Moving subframe + alignment took about 2 hours. No more than that. Definitely fixed my issue with pulling to the right and especially inside front tire wear.

Originally Posted by bnizzle87
How long does this take? I do notice more tire wear from the right front tire, and would like to know if there are any problems related to moving the subframe ever slightly.
Old 01-10-12, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by OneSiCkF
How can this be? I rarely get wheel spin and I got stock sizes too. Im running a JoeZ exhaust and intake...
I wish I knew. I've only got a Joe-Z intake on mine, so it's not like I'm boosting the power a ton.

I agree with the assessment that they are great in wet weather, but otherwise, I'm pretty disappointed considering the reviews these tires received prior to purchasing.
Old 01-10-12, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by itsmike177
For Southern CA, I take my vehicles to West End Alignment in Gardena. Excellent work, unlike Lexus techs that just print out and set the alignment "within specifications."

Lexus dealers charged me $130 a year ago and couldn't get what I wanted (max tire life + minimize drifting to the right.) West End took car of that + pulling to the right issue by moving the subframe.
How much do they charge? Is there a particular employee to deal with?
Old 01-11-12, 06:19 PM
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so will these fit the stock 08 wheels?
245/35/19 front
275/30/19 rear
Old 01-11-12, 07:10 PM
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I wouldn't call it ideal, but you could do it and it won't be a disaster.
Old 01-13-12, 11:27 AM
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How bad were the Hancook tires what did the cost diff from the ones you liked? thx
Old 01-13-12, 11:55 AM
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I heard nothing but good things about hankooks..
Old 01-13-12, 07:10 PM
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Beside cost, never heard nothing bad about PSS or PS2.

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I heard nothing but good things about hankooks..
Old 01-13-12, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
I wouldn't call it ideal, but you could do it and it won't be a disaster.
What size PSS do you think would be best for the stock 08/09 wheels?
Old 01-13-12, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by john09ISF
What size PSS do you think would be best for the stock 08/09 wheels?
The stock wheels are unfortunately narrow, so ideal is the OEM sizes . So sad we didn't even get 9.5" in the rear like the Supra did, and it weighs 200 lbs less than the F. So you just have to decide what makes the best compromise for your driving. For what I do, wider tires on the stock rims don't make sense. For what most F owners do, it's not a bad choice at all.
Old 01-27-12, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
If you're going with the PSS, definitely make sure you go bigger than stock. I went with stock size PSS a few months back, and I hate these tires. I got less wheel spin with almost zero tread left on my Potenzas than I am getting with the PSSs even after several thousand miles.

Everyone on here that went with the larger 245/275 set up seems to have had much better results than I have.
I agree that the OEM Bridgestone Potenzas stick like glue. Funny story...I remember waiting on getting past the break in period after I bought my F. When I finally got past that, I couldn't wait to go see what kind of true power it had. I would slam the gas on take off (in sport mode/M mode) and NO wheel spin. I thought something was wrong because I couldn't peel out. They really stuck good and gave superior traction. After around 10K miles, I got to where I could spin them, but I really had to thrash the throttle. Now I have PSS's (stock size). I haven't had them long, so I'm still trying them out. But the PSS's are a lot easier to spin. I really didn't like the low tread life and road noise from the OEM Potenzas, but I may go back to them due to their stickiness.
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Originally Posted by streetx
so will these fit the stock 08 wheels?
245/35/19 front
275/30/19 rear
I have a PSS 245/35/19 in the front and I wouldn't call it ideal. It's fine for the most part but when i turn the wheel fully to the right or left i get a bit of rub on the inside fender liner. I could probably trim the thing or pull it out but I don't like doing that. I REALLY wish i'd gone with the 245/30/19 in the front. You'll have no problem with a 275/30 in the back.
Old 01-27-12, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by staman
I have a PSS 245/35/19 in the front and I wouldn't call it ideal. It's fine for the most part but when i turn the wheel fully to the right or left i get a bit of rub on the inside fender liner. I could probably trim the thing or pull it out but I don't like doing that. I REALLY wish i'd gone with the 245/30/19 in the front. You'll have no problem with a 275/30 in the back.
Aside from the rubbing issue, did you notice a difference in normal daily driving? Any changes in steering feel with this setup?


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