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Old 09-01-2004, 11:47 AM
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Looking to replace my 305/45/22 Toyo Proxes. The tires are all about the same price (give or take $50). Is there a major difference between the three? Any suggestions?
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i like the firestone indy 500s
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Do they make 22" Indy's?
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I did lots of research and got the Kumhos. I haven't been disappointed.
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Nitto 404's all the way! They are awesome and you can get them cheap by talking to Todd at Discounttiredirect.com
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has anyone tried both Nitto's and Kumho's? The rubber doesn't need to be too soft, I have awd and I would prefer a tire that last a little longer. I only got 23K out of my Toyos. How much did you get your Nitto's for?
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My vote is for the Nitto 404's 15K miles on em and not a complaint. Good ride characteristics, excellent wet traction, makes the truck track down the interstate awsome. Have taken the truck to 135 (on GPS) and had no worries. Thats a 6000lb'er and felt confident.
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If you have alot of HP dont get the Kuhmos. I had them and traction sucked. I could spin them for days. It would probably be a good tire for someone with not alot of hp or someone who was just using them for ride quality.
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I had those Kuhmos on my 88 GMC, It had a worn out 350 and I had the 454 SS chrome rims with them on. I think like 9" wide??? not sure but I could smoke those bastards sumtin fierce Traction SUCKED!!!
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Yeah, I'm sure the Nittos are much better for traction if you have torque issues...I don't, only 350 RWHP/380 RWTQ on 5800 lb truck with stock stall, a five link, and 305/50's equals never getting rubber unless I'm turning the corner...


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