Cheapest kind of 20" low profile tires?
06-10-04, 10:30 AM
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Cheapest kind of 20" low profile tires?
So, I just bought some 20x8.5 rims, and Im looking for basically the cheapest 20" low profile tires I can find that will fit my sc3. Thanx in advance
06-10-04, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by the_ez_rhino
where can I buy these from? and how much will they run me?
where can I buy these from? and how much will they run me?
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06-10-04, 02:01 PM
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I have always found it amusing to see 'cheap' tires on an expensive luxury car.
I guess the Kumhos are okay, we have no experience with them whatsoever. They seem to get decent ratings on the Tire Rack website... We have had good first-hand experience with price-conscious tires such as Nitto, Toyo, and Falken, however.
A friend of mine is a Mercedes Master Tech at Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach. When I go by to visit him, he inevitably has a two-year old S500 on the rack with a ratty set of Hancook or Nankang tires on it. I mean, I understand the car is probably on a lease, but jeez, you'd think a person with a $90,000 car could coin-up for some tires that were more than $37 each...
You wouldn't wear "Ked's" shoes on your feet, would you? Just something to keep in mind when equipping your Lexus.
I guess the Kumhos are okay, we have no experience with them whatsoever. They seem to get decent ratings on the Tire Rack website... We have had good first-hand experience with price-conscious tires such as Nitto, Toyo, and Falken, however.
A friend of mine is a Mercedes Master Tech at Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach. When I go by to visit him, he inevitably has a two-year old S500 on the rack with a ratty set of Hancook or Nankang tires on it. I mean, I understand the car is probably on a lease, but jeez, you'd think a person with a $90,000 car could coin-up for some tires that were more than $37 each...
You wouldn't wear "Ked's" shoes on your feet, would you? Just something to keep in mind when equipping your Lexus.
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06-10-04, 03:25 PM
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Considering tires are the only part of the car to actually touch the ground, i dont understand how people can skimp on them.. You probably will get what you pay for, although there are some more inexpensive quality tires out there.. wouldnt go with cheap though.. cheap price = cheap product ive found in many things.. just my .02
06-11-04, 06:00 AM
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I would strongly disagree with the notion that Hankook Tires are of cheap quality. I have found them to be quite good and you can not only go by price in determining the quality of th etire. Many tires out there are simply overpriced and you're paying for the name and the advertising they do.
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06-11-04, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by SoCalSC4
I have always found it amusing to see 'cheap' tires on an expensive luxury car.
I guess the Kumhos are okay, we have no experience with them whatsoever. They seem to get decent ratings on the Tire Rack website... We have had good first-hand experience with price-conscious tires such as Nitto, Toyo, and Falken, however.
A friend of mine is a Mercedes Master Tech at Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach. When I go by to visit him, he inevitably has a two-year old S500 on the rack with a ratty set of Hancook or Nankang tires on it. I mean, I understand the car is probably on a lease, but jeez, you'd think a person with a $90,000 car could coin-up for some tires that were more than $37 each...
You wouldn't wear "Ked's" shoes on your feet, would you? Just something to keep in mind when equipping your Lexus.
I have always found it amusing to see 'cheap' tires on an expensive luxury car.
I guess the Kumhos are okay, we have no experience with them whatsoever. They seem to get decent ratings on the Tire Rack website... We have had good first-hand experience with price-conscious tires such as Nitto, Toyo, and Falken, however.
A friend of mine is a Mercedes Master Tech at Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach. When I go by to visit him, he inevitably has a two-year old S500 on the rack with a ratty set of Hancook or Nankang tires on it. I mean, I understand the car is probably on a lease, but jeez, you'd think a person with a $90,000 car could coin-up for some tires that were more than $37 each...
You wouldn't wear "Ked's" shoes on your feet, would you? Just something to keep in mind when equipping your Lexus.
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06-11-04, 04:59 PM
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Re: Cheapest kind of 20" low profile tires?
Originally posted by the_ez_rhino
So, I just bought some 20x8.5 rims, and Im looking for basically the cheapest 20" low profile tires I can find that will fit my sc3. Thanx in advance
So, I just bought some 20x8.5 rims, and Im looking for basically the cheapest 20" low profile tires I can find that will fit my sc3. Thanx in advance
06-11-04, 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by ted920
I would strongly disagree with the notion that Hankook Tires are of cheap quality. I have found them to be quite good and you can not only go by price in determining the quality of th etire. Many tires out there are simply overpriced and you're paying for the name and the advertising they do.
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I would strongly disagree with the notion that Hankook Tires are of cheap quality. I have found them to be quite good and you can not only go by price in determining the quality of th etire. Many tires out there are simply overpriced and you're paying for the name and the advertising they do.
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07-12-04, 02:36 PM
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so my rims finnaly came, time to get down to business! -- I called my local tire shop and they claimed that the kuhmo 245-35-20 dont exist and that 255-35-20 was the only size they could find. can anyone help me out here? also what is the best size for the sc, if I plan on dropping it with eibach lowering springs?
