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Old May 3, 2004
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Bridgestone Potenza G009?

I am getting a new set of tires since they are practically bald in the rear, the fronts are not bad but they are the stock Firestones. Is it better to just replace all 4 or just the two for now. I am looking at this tire and if I did all four I would put on 195-60-15 instead of the 185-65 that are the stock size. Any opinions. I am not looking to break the bank as I am still saving for rims but just som opinions or ideas would be nice. My other option is to just get a set of Firestones like stock for now as well.
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Personally I would avoid the stock Firestones....

What are you looking to spend?

you can pick up a set of Falken Ziex 512s for about $39 each (good Allseason tire)

In those sizes your pretty much only looking at Touring/allseason tires.. Wich is probably what you want any way.
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It would be nice if I could do all four for like around 200 no more. I am gonna see if my buddy is around tomorrow and find out what he thinks I just want something to get me by but with a little performance.
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I got a set of Kelly Ultra's instead, they were cheap and a decent alternative, def. a better tire than firestone.
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Originally Posted by Whelan
I got a set of Kelly Ultra's instead, they were cheap and a decent alternative, def. a better tire than firestone.
how do you like those kelly ultras? my g/f is getting those kind of tires but i haven't heard much about the kelly brand.
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Originally Posted by Zzyzx
Personally I would avoid the stock Firestones....

What are you looking to spend?

you can pick up a set of Falken Ziex 512s for about $39 each (good Allseason tire)

In those sizes your pretty much only looking at Touring/allseason tires.. Wich is probably what you want any way.
I was going to post the same thing. I got 4 falkens shipped to me for $202. They are the best tires in my opinion. www.vulcantire.com
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I think one of the big tire brands makes Kelly tires. From what I've heard they're pretty good - better than their price would indicate. How do they drive?
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