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  1. 05-13-2005, 11:31 AM #1
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    Default time of year for a tire

    I tell you, I love my d208 but geez every summer I have to replace them and they range from $126-$200.
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  2. 05-13-2005, 12:27 PM #2
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    208's are about the cheapest and slowest wearing tire out there. i run metzeler M1's and i get 1500-2000 miles out of a rear tire MAX. 208's i was getting 3000-3500 out of, but they just don't grip like the M1's.
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    Yea the quiker wearing of the tire the less stciky it is. I am fine with the 208zr,now you do have the 208gp that doesnt last long either.
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    I like the BT-014's

    Better grip then 208's and last longer then the new 218's
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    218,about what 2k miles?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nizmo240
    Yea the quiker wearing of the tire the less stciky it is. I am fine with the 208zr,now you do have the 208gp that doesnt last long either.

    got that backwards... the stickier it is the faster i'll wear.
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  7. 05-14-2005, 07:36 PM #7
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    Thts what I meant
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