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Feb 20, 2008 | 04:02 PM

19Accord97

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Tirerack question

For everyone out there thats ordered from Tirerack/wheelsnext I had a question.
What is the quality of the tires that come with the wheels, and how long is the tead life? I am assuming they are pretty junky tires.

Feb 21, 2008 | 01:24 PM

smaglik

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RE: Tirerack question

you get to pick the tires, so you can do your own research....

Feb 21, 2008 | 08:27 PM

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RE: Tirerack question

Thanks smaglik

I tried it once if I remember correctly but they didnt list anything other than the size. Ill double check though

Feb 21, 2008 | 11:09 PM

smaglik

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RE: Tirerack question

how did you look up the set? when I bought winters for my M3, I was able to pick the rims and tires separately.

Feb 21, 2008 | 11:41 PM

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RE: Tirerack question

I dont remember, but now after I choose the rim, I just hit add to cart and shop for tires.
Maybe they changed it or I was thinking of eBay?

Feb 21, 2008 | 11:48 PM

smaglik

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RE: Tirerack question

my guess is that you were working with another site...tire rack has been real easy to deal with. i have also had a lot of success with discount tire outlets. they will match tire rack prices. plus shipping of course.

Feb 22, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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RE: Tirerack question

I think WheelsNext is much cheaper than TireRack. Free shipping and all the other goodies.

Still, on either website when you choose the tires they dont state the life of the tire.

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:03 AM

smaglik

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RE: Tirerack question

the last couple of sets I have bought I have relied on the reviews, and they have been spot on, though you have to read a fair amount to get a good survey of the population.

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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RE: Tirerack question

Looking at the UTQC or whatever number on tirerack will give you a fairly good estimate of the life span of the tire. Lower the number, shorter the treadlife. Something between 500 and 600 should last 30 to 40k.