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My current tires (RS-A's) have 18,000+ miles and are wearing out quick, I don't think I could get 25,000 miles out of them. It's time to replace them before the snow flies. Of course this gives me a good excuse to replace the OEM wheels too. I just ordered a set of Sport Edition F2's and Pirelli P4 Four Seasons tires. The wheels were on sale for $72.00ea. and the tires were $78.00ea. Grand Total =$680.00 mounted and shipped from Tire Rack. I should have them later this week, pics will be posted immediately after install.

So far I've managed to squeak 32,00 out of mine. Are you replacing steel, or aluminum wheels?

I'm replacing the OEM steel wheels. Good riddance. I do a lot of highway driving at 75-80mph and I lean into curves pretty hard. I imagine that contibuted to early wear more than anything else. They were rotated with every oil change too. I just need to slow down

Watch the Pirelli's even though their 4 season. Pirelli has been known to make a softer tire. Albeit it handles really well, but they tend to wear quickly. Thank god you ditched the RS-A's. I could not believe the difference when I tossed em and got the Kumho Ecsta ASX. Such a world of difference!

They actually come with an 85,000 mile treadwear warranty. If UPS ever get the 4th wheel delivered, I can get them installed and put up some pics. I have 3 at the house now and UPS is trying to find #4. I was told it's either at their facilty or possibly on another truck.

One missing, thats odd. I know they ship them in sets of 2 usually so two missing yes, but just one, kinda odd, but hope you get it soon!

New wheels and tires: Sport Edition F2 - 16" Pirelli P4 P205/55-16

I took a little road trip immediately after installing the tires (200 mile round trip) yesterday. What a difference. The Pirelli's are much quieter and smoother than the Goodyears. I hit a torrential downpour between Little Falls and Herkimer and at 65mph, they stuck like glue. I didn't see any real difference in handling, which impressed me because I expected handling to be worse on a touring tire. So far, it looks like a chose a good tire, I hope they hold up OK in the snow.

Nice wheels man...!!!!!!!!!! they look GREAT on the vibe....Question, do you use a torque wrench on your lugs?? If not you should be... also you NEED to check them for proper torque after 100 and 500mi of driving... they inverible WILL losen up on you...

nice wheels man, those look good Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Thank god you ditched the RS-A's. I could not believe the difference when I tossed em and got the Kumho Ecsta ASX. Such a world of difference!yeah man, i felt the same way when i got rid of my RS-As for nitto neo-gen . i didn't realize how crappy those the RS-As were til i started readin other members' posts about em. i figured the crazy heat out here in the summer, and constant highway drivin is what made the tires wear out so damn fast. obviously i was wrong, cuz i'm pretty sure the road doesn't get to 120+ degrees in new york

I seem to get really crappy wet grip with my RSAs. I am not left foot happy at a green or stop sign but these things slip more on wet pavement than my 33" Cooper Mud tires did.