Wife's Camry has snow tires, needs new summer tires. Tell me why I shouldn't get

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Default Wife's Camry has snow tires, needs new summer tires. Tell me why I shouldn't get

<a href="http://edgeracing.com/tire/3127/"><img src="http://edgeracing.com/images/tire/falken_fk452_front_zoom.jpg">&lt;br&gt;these falken Fk452's</a>

I figure she keeps complaining about the snow tires having poor handling... so I figure going to a more performance tire would be beneficial...

thoughts?

2002 Toyota Camry. 16inch lexus rims.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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because The Tire Rack doesn't sell them ... now that's a good reason !!!
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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other than what luke said, i like the falkens
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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She complains about handling? Good for her, forget the tires buy her a new car.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Default I knew you were going to say that.... what would you suggest?

I also noticed toyo hasd a checkbox in the list of tires when I do a search? changes?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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that isn't in the checkbook...
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Default besides that...

it is a perfect car in that it has great interior room, reliable as they come, gets great gas mileage (I can see over 35mpg on the expressway, more if I draft and work it), and it rides nice when you are just riding along.

It isn't fast, but the 4 cylinder isn't a total dog. faster than my subaru was in real world driving. handling is a bit on the soft side, but the ride isn't bad at all.

I wouldn't track it, but I wouldn't trade it either.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I like my 512's for all seasons.
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2nd-Is Tire Rack going to be selling Toyo?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Default Luke recommended the Bridgestone RE960 a/s for my Mother's A6...

The Bridgestone is an all-season tire but seems rather competent. This past weekend was the first opportunity I had to push the car and the tires are very capable.

Just a thought...
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