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Old May 31, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Alright I am convinced. I am going with the GMax tires. Thanks for the advice. It was not even a tire I was originally considering, but think it is the best.
OK, now...where is the cheapest place to buy them? Wally World sells them, but anyplace cheaper?

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Old May 31, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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I have kumho ecsta 4x's pretty decent all season ultra high performance tire. Real quite. . About 160 a tire. Im on 245/40/18
Old May 31, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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After Nazgul 9 sent me a meesage about tire rack. I checked them out.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...40&diameter=18

Unfortunately shipping drives the price for four for me to 650.00. My local place quoted me 705.00 installed and out the door. I doubt I could buy the tires including shipping and only pay 55.00 to have the installed, balanced, and for them to check my alignment too.

Lets keep looking and see if we can beat tire rack's price and my local place for the best price.
Old May 31, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jaymz
OK, now...where is the cheapest place to buy them? Wally World sells them, but anyplace cheaper?

Jim
The 245/40/18 on walmart's website are more expensive than tire rack and they are out of stock online
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Got a large nail in one of my tires and have done a ton of reading and almost ordered Michelin PS....but thanks to this site I'm going to save some money by going to see the General...
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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After further research I decided on Goodyear F1 Asymetrical 245/40/18 but the SS rim is 1/2" too narrow.

So I ordered Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in the stock 225/45. Discount Tire Direct had them for an unbeatable price! $580 shipped after rebates and promotions. I did spring for road hazard as they threw in 1 tire worth of coverage so that was an extra $66.
Old Jun 22, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Just got my GMax tires today! I love the look and ride. What tire pressure are you guys using in them?
Old Jun 22, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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I was running 40frt and 38rear on my 245-40-17 Gdys. Seem to get the best ride, wear , and handling. A lot of people like to run lower pressure to conserve the ride but that is real bad for low profile tires. Lower pressure cause excessive heat build up, and causes the tire to be overloaded which results in bead separations and rapid wear.
Old Jun 23, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Here they are! I got my General Gmax tires. They look so good on the SS. Thanks so much for the suggestion. I am glad I took your advice. I put 38 PSI all around for now.

Old Jun 23, 2013 | 03:22 AM
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Trust me you will love how the grip and the ride is very nice :) great choice!!!



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