Do I need New tires.......

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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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Do I need New tires.......

Ok people here's the question.

My two Front tires are Michelin Energys [about $140.00 each] . They are at 20% tread. My next door neight said that if i cant place a penny inbetween the tread to the point where I cant see some of the penny. Then i'm good for another 2000 miles or so. Is this true?

I'm scepticle because these are my front tires and probably the most important.

If i need to replace them, what brand would be most efficient for the money. I dont feel like puttin down $320.00 for just 2 tires.

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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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those energys are shit ... there the stock tires and they suck ass.. im ridin on em now and need new ones badly ... they have "wear bars" on them ... look in the groves of the tread till u see little raised bars goin opposite the tread .. if any of the bar is showing its time to get new rubber
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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rotate the rears to the front, that will give you the most life of them.

and dont put stock tires back on, go to tirerack.com to search for the best or cheapest tire, which ever one you are looking for.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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I'd recommend pilots if you're sticking with the original rims.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by CLUofI
rotate the rears to the front, that will give you the most life of them.

and dont put stock tires back on, go to tirerack.com to search for the best or cheapest tire, which ever one you are looking for.
Really??? Dont put the stock tires back on? I've been told by TIREKINGDOM that the Michelin Energys are the best. I think i'll go with the Sigma Regent tires [ www.sigmatires.com ] . These tires have a tread wear of 560. They look nice too. haha.

Alright fellas.. you came through once again. Thanks
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