Which would you choose?

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Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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I've had 4 sets of AVS Int plus a set of Yok SZ4, plus a set of Michelin Pilot V4, and 2 sets of Michelin Pilot H4, and a set of Firestone SZ50 in the last 6 years and 150,000 miles.

7 sets of tires in 6 years averaging 21,400 miles each, obviously the Michelins lasted longer than average and the Yoks less than average and the Fstones about average. This is misleading because in the last 3 years I rarely drive over 17k per year.

Currently running the last 2 AVS on the front and and an 8,000 mile set of Pilot H4 [235] on the rear.......have two Pilot H4 with 14k on them sitting in garage to replace the AVS in October.

By next March [ in 8 months] it will be all new tire time.........all dessed up and no where to go or nothing to chose from in 15".

Fortunately you can adjust your style to the 235/60/15 Pilot H4 guess they will do again.


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AZhitman
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Well, I've come to a decision. Since the vote really was split, I have chosen to go with the Falkens.

I'll be getting the Ziex ZE-512's. 255/50ZR16, 99W, 360, AA A. I'm thinking with the Eibachs and the blues, the tiny additional sidwall height will keep from degrading the ride quality, and the higher load rating will mean less stress on each tire...

Nothing like being a guinea pig for my NICO brothers... :D


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