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My tip is dont be stingy. I had the worst tyres on my stock rims, and I lost it soooo many times in the wet, just from turning a corner without acceloration. I now have tyres worth over $250 each and they are a HUGE improvement. The car will now corner faster then what I'm prepared to take it, even side stepping the clutch in the semi-wet is difficult!!

I wouldnt reccomend the Sumitomos I have on my car, purely because of the price. However, if you have the money, go for it!! Otherwise, go for the most expensive you can afford, without going over the top like I did. So many people forget how important tyres are, they are what keep you on the road!!

Good luck!! :banana:

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I love the Sumitomos, and only paid just over $800 including a wheel allighment because of a trade price discount, however it doesnt break traction like the old ones :banana: And they're too expensive to burn! Never again :) But they are fantastic for the main reason why I bought them

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NA :banana: but its so prruuddyy so i could never part with it haha

i was thinking about putting a turbo on, but my engine is like amazing and ive never had a problem with it so i dont wanna thrash it and ruin it :)

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I was thinking the same thing, but costs too much to convert. Play around with your car for a bit, and when you get bored upgrade!!

At least you dont need to worry about boost kicking in when its wet and sending you out of control!

And I wont be the only NA on cruises :banana:

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Best tyres i used on my 33 last time was the Bridgestone Potenza G3's... Man those f**king tyres stick to the road even when its really wet! I only started sliding around when theres only like 50% tread left..

They don't come cheap though.. if I have not mistaken I got a set for about $1400+wheel alignment 2 1/2 years ago...

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Federal 595SS's are good tyres for a good price, I pay retail of under $200 a corner from a local tyre joint. Oh and they take quite a hammering too :cheers:

I had these on my old 33 a couple years back..

I have the 595 RS on this car, very nice but cost around double the 595 SS.

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