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Well i should be getting my Rota Cicuit 8's tomorrow thanx to www.wheeldude.com (excellent customer service)....and i need you guys opinions on these tires. Now i have done my homework and research over countless sites on the net and found that for the type of funds$$$$/treadwear/tread design/performance these 4 Tires in a 205/50/16 causing that's the size i'm looking for!!!!!


1) Falken GRB FK-451
205/50/16
Best Price Found: 356.19 Shipped to me.
www.wheelguyz.com offers them to @ 78.00 a pop for 205/50/16 so i will call tomorrow to get pricing but the best price stands that i found.
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2) Visa VK-50GVRB (Falken Knock Offs) +in my book cause of the treadwear.
205/50/16
Best Price Found: 322.68 Shipped to me.
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3) Falken Ziex ZE-512
205/50/16
Best Price Found: 336.76 Shipped to me.
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www.wheelguyz.com offers these to in a 205/50/16 also @ 73.00 a pop will call tomorrow for pricing. Price Stands as best though i found.


4) Toyo Proxes 4
205/50/16
Best Price Found: 355.13 Shipped to me.
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Now i need you guys opinion on them? doesn't matter if you have them or not...do you like the tread? do you like the name? whatever i just need opinions but let's try to keep it as serious as possible please thanx and have at it

edit: oh yea for you tire gurus...no road racing or "CARVING CORNERS" here. Just simple driving and the occasional speeddemon every now and then.
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I would go with the falken ZE-512, they have them at www.vulcantire.com for $324 shipped.
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^^^yea i noticed that one after i posted this thanx though.



edit: haha i knew someone would post that.
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Falken Ziex ZE-512 seems like a better deal!
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Falken Ziex ZE-512 is best out of those 4 tires you mention!
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I got the Falken GRB FK-451 and they're super comfy.
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Falken 512s, rated #1 by consumer reports.
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