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Old 01-17-2002, 04:25 PM
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Default I need new tires! What should I get?

Right now I have Bridgestone RE 730's, and have been happy with them. I keep the radio loud, so road noise hasn't bothered me too much. What else is comparable in that price range, or superior to for a bit more cash? Thanks
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I just picked up Michelan Pilot Sports, about $200 each. Best tires I've ridden on to date for 16"
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Default Wait for the new Michelans the have the best wet rating and dry rating...

the michelans were even in Consumer Reports and I dont know how you can get the best rating in both wet and dry but they did. They will cost an arm and a couple of legs but I want them. Oh there also Zrated.
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I'm in San Diego, so wet traction isn't too important What about Toyo's?
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Not sure which those are. The Pilot Sports are Z rated and had the highest rating for 205/55-16
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Default Check to see what is available in the size you want (more)

I wanted the P-Zeros, but they were not made in 205/55-16. Of the tires available in the size I wanted, these were the best.

I'd first check on what's available, and then check online comparisons.
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Toyo TS1 are really good, I think the RE 730s are the best price for the specs they have
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I've never driven on P-zeros but I hear they are good but squeel a lot (I heard)
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They supposedly PERFORM (capital P). I don't think anyone cares about the noise
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the michelans im talking about are not out yet. Right now the Pilot sprots are the best michelans


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