Re: New Tire Time

From: Olznut@aol.com
Date: Tue Dec 10 2002 - 08:32:58 EST


In a message dated 12/9/2002 9:59:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,
william@hiatt.net writes:

> I'm going to be needing some tires soon. I currently have Nitto
> P275/50R17's and I don't like them because of the soft tread (Didn't
> last very long)
>
> I know Falken makes a tire the same size.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this Falken tire? The tread rating
> is 420 vs. the Nitto's 300. I'm hoping that'll make it last longer. How
> about traction on the Falken?
>
> Also, what about siping? Should I get these tires siped?
>
> Thanks
> william
>
>

Now, I'm more into dirt than dry, but on my Olds that will have 17's, I'm
gonna get BFG Comp TA KDWS for all season traction as well as great dry
stickiness, go see them at the tire rack site for more info.........

Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca '01 Dakota Quad Cab SLT+ 4.7L 4x4 "Silver
Streak" '66 Olds F-85 330 V-8, Intense Blue "Project Olds" Will Be Finished
Sometime This Millenium!! See Them Here!!
http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts



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