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Old 08-26-2007, 07:35 PM   #8
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If you cannot repair the tire and must purchase a replacement, go with option 3. Buying 1 tire only makes sense if you are in a temporary money crunch. Putting a new tire on the same axle with one that is 2/3 worn out is not a good idea. If your fronts have 22K on them, you're living on borrowed time with them. Buying 4 tires makes the most sense in your situation.

Don't have any experience with the tires you listed as alternatives so I can't comment on them. Bought some BFG G-Force tires in Apr ($780 installed) that I am very happy with. Don't know if the Kuhmo summer tire is different than the all-seasons I had, but they had a funny sidewall. It felt like the sidewall was really flexing during med to hard cornering and then would snap you through the turn like a sling shot. Might want to check TireRack comments for this before purchasing Kumhos. They did seem to get good wear and were reasonably priced.
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