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Dunlop SportMaxx summer tires = GOOD in cold weather

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Old 11-22-2008, 05:09 PM
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Dunlop SportMaxx summer tires = GOOD in cold weather

Got these from Alex over at tirerack several months back. it has saved
my car from a crash (some pos camry made a turn right in front of me)
so it already paid for itself. i have about 2k+ miles on them now.

i only motor my MCS in the dry, but even in the 20F temps early
morning these tires grip very well. was surprised
to get this amount of grip from a summer tire. plus, they look
great (nice and wide), comfy, and quiet.

i run 205/45/17 on 17x7.5 +37mm offset. they are fantastic tires
made at the sumitomo factory in Japan. highly recommend them.


 
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Old 11-23-2008, 04:44 PM
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THose rims are tight
 
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Old 11-23-2008, 05:47 PM
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Awesome! I'm thinking about getting those exact wheels in the spring.
 
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Old 11-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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woahh, yes my wheels are awesome ( ), but i was posting about my
tires.
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 05:35 AM
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I'm thinking about getting those exact wheels in the spring.
Call me when your ready

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Call me when your ready

Alex
Fully intend to! Damn those regulations forcing another $200 for the stupid TPMS sensors...
 
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regulations? i dont use TPMS modules on my RF based
cars and just let the TPMS light come on.

dealer hasn't said anything.

TPMS sensors are only good for those 'usual' folks that dont check
tire pressure. if you're a car guy you know when your tire is loosing
air by the handling and tracking problems.
 
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