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Old 11-14-2005, 01:15 PM
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Default what is the most important feature of a tire for you?

wet traction?
dry trac?
noise?
cornering stability?
price?
snow trac?
tread wear?
weight?

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Too bad BFG stopped making those. They were cool!
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Default everything BUT snow traction...

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no really, there isn't a "highest" priority, just a bunch of prioritys that must be in line together. if i were to put them in order:

dry trac
cornering stability
wet traction
tread wear
price
noise
snow trac
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The ability to hold air.
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Price... I'm broke!
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price, wet traction, dry traction, treadwear
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Default Ability to contain pressurized air...

Depends on the main use of the car.

Honestly, for a street tire I look for an even combination of all the above except price. Luckily my street tire choice is relatively inexpensive too

For a street tire in SoCal or somewhere similar I'd probably go with the Eagle F1's. For NJ, I had to compromise and get the Nero's... Until something with a bit more grip at moderate cost in other factors comes along.

That being said, I'll probably be replacing them within the next couple months.
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Beat me to it while I was typing the remainder of my response.


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