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Originally posted by SCSVT:
I'm looking for performance with a good tread life. It is for a 2000 CSVT.
Well just based on treadlife rating the Traction TA at 440 is a superior tire. BUT, if you want a more performance oriented tire that is very sticky than the KDW is a better choice.
The KDW was the factory tire for the C-SVT in 98.5 - 2000. You should get a good 20-25,000 miles from a set of KDW's
You should consult someone at the TireRack as they sell both.
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Originally posted by SCSVT:
I have Goodyear Triple Treads 225/50/16 on right now, but for some reason they won't balance. I've had the auto place balance them three times and each time they are out of balance. Also, it seems the alignment is off too. The car now pulls to the left. The alignment has been done twice and each time it doesn't seem to help.
I'm getting pissed about this! The auto place is getting another brand of tire for me, but all they are recommending is the BF Goodrich traction 215/50/16.
Could the larger Goodyear Triple Treads be causing this problem?
My parents had the same problem at a tire place around here, and it turned out their balancer was off somehow. The only reason we cought it, was because my Uncle had new tires put on at the same place 2 days after we did, and he had the same exact problem. The shop owner apologized once they figured it out to be the equipment, and refunded the cost of the balancing. It was a Flinn's place.
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Originally posted by SCSVT:
I have Goodyear Triple Treads 225/50/16 on right now, but for some reason they won't balance. I've had the auto place balance them three times and each time they are out of balance. Also, it seems the alignment is off too. The car now pulls to the left. The alignment has been done twice and each time it doesn't seem to help.
I'm getting pissed about this! The auto place is getting another brand of tire for me, but all they are recommending is the BF Goodrich traction 215/50/16.
Could the larger Goodyear Triple Treads be causing this problem?
I work at a goodyear store. Sometimes we've have had problems with some of the assurances.
The alignment is most likely not off (or atleast it's not causing your pull). The alignment won't really cause a pull, it's a radial pull. You should start by having the left front tire replaced. And go from there.
You probably need one or two replaced, possibly all of them. It's not the size of tire, it's the tire.
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The KDW2 is a very good tire. The KDs are also a great tire, even sticker: but there are better tires out there for the money now, if you're getting into autocross tire range. Now, what you could do if you don't drive in a lot of rain is get the Azenis 215s in 205/55R16 from discounttiredirect since they are cheap cheap cheap right now. Much stiffer sidewall than the BFGs and very sticky. But for a true street tire you won't be dissapointed with the KDW or KDW2. I'd get the 2, but both are good.
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