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Old 02-15-2010, 11:25 PM
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Thanks for the Toyo Tire info.




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Originally Posted by BruceO View Post
I've got the AO48s on my '06 Elise which are super sticky on track, but they're mighty expensive for daily driving (~$600/rear pair). Has anybody had a good experience with less expensive tires (Kumho, Hankook, Dunlop, BFG, etc.) for around-town driving? There are lots of makers of 225/40/17s but few that make 195/50/16s. Can anyone recommend any good values in wheels, too?
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Originally Posted by BruceO View Post
Al,
I looked up Toyo tires for the Elise cars and couldn't find the TA-1. It looks like it has been replaced. I now see RA1, T1R, R1R, and TQ tires. I assume that the RA1 is the replacement. The R888s look like they're as soft and pricey as the AO48s from Yokohama.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Bruce O.
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