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05-22-2009, 08:28 AM | #1 |
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General Exclaim, UHP tires any good?
I am looking at these and thinking, I've never heard of this company-- and it's got the name general which to me sounds like generic haha.
Has anyone had these types of tires before? They are cheaper than many tires, and weigh quite a bit less, while having great treadlife. The reviews I read are almost all 50/50 on this type of tire...any input would be great. |
05-22-2009, 08:37 AM | #2 |
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I have them at the moment. They're decent for the price.
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05-22-2009, 11:08 AM | #3 |
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General is made by Continental.
I'm interested in the UHP's as well. Partly because they're readily available here in Canada at CTC. Most of the other eco-priced tires are rare to find here. Plus they're a summer only performance tire. None of this 3-season nonsence. I run steelies and winter specific boots when the seasons turn.
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05-22-2009, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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i was gonna go for this tomorrow..ordering rims and this tires with it..
hows the ride and noise.. |
05-22-2009, 10:01 PM | #5 | |
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Like I said for the price you pay they are a decent tire.
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05-25-2009, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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they are significantly less in weight than most other tires, which is the major buying reason for me. still undetermined, cannot find any local retailers with toyo's either ;(
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05-25-2009, 03:08 PM | #7 |
I have them in a 205/50/15 and love them. I have separate wheels and tires for autox but the grip is decent and for a year of hard driving they still have several months left. Great in the rain and they are fairly quiet. For the money you could buy something better all round but I got mine for close to $52/ea and would probably buy another set when these wear out - oh and they are directional if that matters to you...
General is a pretty common brand in tires and tirerack carries a ton of different models.
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05-25-2009, 03:21 PM | #8 |
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i was ready to get it but dealer cancelled relationship with drag wheels..didnt order..*sigh*
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