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is there a better tire with more grip than the KDW's? something with more "meat" on the tire. i wear the heck out of the kdw's and the dont seem to last that long. anyone?
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I bought the Kumho 712's. Personally, I don't like them at all. The only reason I bought them was becuse of the price and they don't wear as bad as the BFG's. I mean, they are not all that bad, but they don't grab nearly as well. Black SVT will vouch for me on that!!!! 
Dan
1999 Contour SVT
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Performance: K&N drop-in, 2 Chamber Meanstreak for res., B&M Shifter, engine mount bushing insert
Apperance: Front license plate gone, 28% back tint, 37% side tint, KKM pedals
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Ummm yes. I can definitely vouch that the kumhos don't grip nearly as well. *Especially* at really high speeds.
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I have heard very good things about Potenza S-03 pole positions. Not sure if they would last longer than the KDW's but from what I here they are the best. I am going to pick up a set myself in a month or so.
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KKM, resonator removed, B&M short throw, SHO shop y-pipe w/cat,
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Hey, JR, how's the road noise on the Kuhmo's? I don't really care about grip TOO much, and like the price, but I was wondering. Hope they are quieter than stock!  Thanks!
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The KDW is just about the longest lasting high grip tire. The RE930's are right up there too, but most anything else will have either noticeably less grip or wear quicker.
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yeah the kdw's grip sick like. but they wear down to quick! i bought falkons for my 17 n theyre great but dont peform as great!
pauli18@aol.com for questions
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the kdws have 400 tread rating vs the kdw w/ 300 tread rating. though they may not stick as well.
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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so which is a good cheap, grip the best tire?
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Unfortunately, 'good', 'best', and 'cheap' aren't words often found in the same sentence when dealing with high performance tires.  Want grip?: S-03's Want life?: get a touring tire Want low cost?: 712's Want a good balance of cost vs. grip?: KDW, RE930 My $.02
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