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  1. 06-10-2007, 05:33 PM #1
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    ok im rollin 18 konigs right now with 225/40zr18 92w toyo proxy's right now... my question is im a tad new to the tire size thing...what other sizes if any would be good for my car... i def want another set of low-profile performance tires .... and i typically buy yokohamas or toyo or falkens but ima lil short on cash at the momment and need some new rubber.

    which brings me to my second question...

    anyone know where i can get the hook up on some good tires? like price and service wise....guys at ntb totally ripped off my mom when i ddint go with her last time and im lookin for some good prices and good service...

    any advice would be really appreciated.... reps from me and friends for help!


    thanks guys!
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  2. 06-15-2007, 01:06 AM #2
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    depends what car you have but if that tire size works and your happy with it, why change it?

    The first number is the width of the thread patch in mm.

    The second number is the % ratio of the sidewall with the thread width (first number).

    The last number is the size of the hole opening in inches (i.e your wheel size).

    My advice.... check out www.edgeracing.com They have the best prices i have ever come across and shipping is quick because they are a big warehouse in south FL. Pay someone to mount and balance and your good to go.

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  4. 06-15-2007, 01:44 AM #4
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    For some decent Toyo Proxes 4 that so many people seem to have your looking at $486.92 shipped. Mounting should run you about $60?

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  5. 06-15-2007, 07:57 AM #5
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    Lol, what kind of car do you have?
    Do you care to explain how the guy at NTB ripped off your mom? I am curious to know because the prices are set, and customers always have to authorize things before they are done...
    Furthermore, do you honestly think that people who work in that industry would have treated her differently if you were there vs you not being there?
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    ^NTB spokes person, whats up man!

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  7. 06-15-2007, 09:26 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by sprix!
    Furthermore, do you honestly think that people who work in that industry would have treated her differently if you were there vs you not being there?
    Exactly. This person being there isn't going to cause set prices to change. Now I'm not speaking for NTB because I don't like them, but the truth is the truth. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ
    Exactly. This person being there isn't going to cause set prices to change. Now I'm not speaking for NTB because I don't like them, but the truth is the truth. Later, QD.
    They may have up sold road hazard or a more expensive tire. I have worked in a garage with shady sales people. They will tell people that if something happens to the tire you are ass out and have to buy a new tire even if the tire comes with road hazard from the manufacturer. Ive also seen them tell people that the tire they asked for is substandard and immediately push a higher priced tire (I highly doubt grandma is going to need a high performance z rated tire on her Accord). I'm not taking his side because I wasn't there and I don't know the story, but an uniformed consumer is a commissioned salesman's dream.

    Bottom line. She did approve and sign off on the work.
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  9. 06-19-2007, 03:55 PM #9
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    toyo proxies FZ4....101.42 each
    cooper zeon 83.82 each
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    don't go to NTB, they are sucks.
    I would say go to discounttires online, or tirerack to look for tires.
    They both have variety brands and sizes.
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  11. 06-26-2007, 07:11 AM #11
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    if you want to see what tire size you could use check out this website

    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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  12. 06-26-2007, 01:36 PM #12
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    i bought my falkens from ebay, brand new. they cost $73 each plus shipping at places like tirerack.com, etc. and even more from local stores. i got mine for $45 each WITH FREE SHIPPING from ebay. now i just have to get them mounted and balanced.
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  13. 06-29-2007, 12:48 PM #13
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    hey guys sorry it been amminute i have been mad busy...thatnks for the advice.

    as far as how they ripped off mom...well shes older japanese lady man...and like they upsold all this total care crap and got her to buy these REDICULOUS tires for a damn 2000 altima........and she doesnt know anything about cars the guy convinced her she wasnt "safe" without 600+ dollar tires on her car...i was straight pissed....a family friend works at NTB and when she asked to speak to him (cuz she trusts him) and he told her that he wasnt working today....i later called him and he was in the garage mounting someones tires...they lied to her so they could upsale...so sorry FUCK them....takin advantage of someone who is older and has a language barrier..FUCK THEM

    on a more possitive note...anyone know a good shop that does good mounting and balancing around gwinnet?

    thanks guys and im gettin on those reps!
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  14. 06-29-2007, 12:53 PM #14
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    and yes i would have torn into a fool for makin fun of her english.....she said he kept treatin her like she was stupid cuz her english has an accent...when in reality i bet her fuckin vocab is better than his....SHIT now im all pissed again ima go look on the reciept and see if it has the salesmans name again
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