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    Tire Help?

    Hello all,
    It's been over a year since my last visit but everyone was so helpful last time. Just wondering if anyone could recommend tires. I currently have the original tires that came with the car ('99 model) but I've noticed car seems to slide when the roads are wet/slick. I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just ones that can handle the road conditions, especially with the snow coming.

    I actually got into an accident in August when it was raining out. I hit the guard rail after sliding all over the road. Not sure how much a factor the tires had in this.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Smile

    When I had my 1999 VX, I changed the stock Bridgestones out and added Yokohama Geolandars all around. These were VERY good all-purpose tires, and not very spendy.

    They get excellent reviews, too.

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    Nitto Grapplers are very popular. Be sure to take a look at them as well.
    Anita
    2000 Ebony #263
    Original Owner- love her too much to part with her.
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    I'll 2nd the Yokohamas. I have a set of GO52's that have been great all-season tires so far.

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    I’m currently running Kumho ECSTA STXs in 265-60-18 on stock wheels. I commute over 90 miles a day on these and am very happy with them. I have an extra set of stock wheels with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3s in 265-60-18 for the snow. Worn tires will definitely result in poor handling, as will low and/or uneven tire pressures. Been there, done that.
    Gregg
    2001 Proton Yellow #1379

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    Talking

    I have some weird criteria when shopping for tires.

    I just couldn't buy something called a "Kumho". I know it's a bad reason, but the name just doesn't cut it.

    Now, "Geolandar"...that's a really really really good-looking tire.

    Oh wait, that's a Zoolander.

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