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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Tires

Ok maybe this needs to be in the "general" forum, but I'll start here.

I was just looking for tires on the internet today, I really don't need any, I was shopping around should the moment arise. Do you know how difficult it is to find a decent set of 14" rubber? The best tire that I could find was the BF Goodrich radial T/A. Now, that's not a bad set of rubber, but I was thinking something along the lines of Michelin Pilots. The smallest they come in is 215 65 R/15.

Now, I know, just get new rims, right? Well, we all know what kind of a pain that can be, and I don't want new rims---just yet. I want a set of decent rubber!

Anyone know where I can find some good 14" tires?
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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I'll look around at some of the Japanese tire makers, they make 14" performance tires due to the popularity of the old school "stretch tire" look back in Japan.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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I don't want the tires to stick out from the fenders...ugh. I just would like some 225/65/R14's in a Toyo, Michelin, Falken, Pirelli, or somethng like that which isn't a "passenger car" tire.
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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Oh, so the tires aren't the really wide ones? Umm, I think Falken makes their Azenis series in the 14" size. They're decent tires and lots of autocrossers use them. Maybe Kumho too, but I'll have to check around.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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I prefer Kumho. They should stick real well for the size you want. I have a set(not sure of the model, car is in the tranny shop). When i go to the track I just spin to clean of the dirt and they stick pretty good, and they are stock speck tires. I am looking to go a little wider, but these are pretty new, so that will be later. Theres my input. Hope it helps.
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