almost wrecked in the rain...
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Max performance summer tires will outperform all seasons as long as temps are 50+ degrees. All seasons are jack-of-all-trades, master of none - a giant compromise to handle multiple conditions.
The best max perf summer tire available today is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport (commonly referred to as PSS). Wet or dry, it's awesome. The Re11 mentioned above is also very good. Most of what's mentioned above are cheaper second tier tires.
The best max perf summer tire available today is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport (commonly referred to as PSS). Wet or dry, it's awesome. The Re11 mentioned above is also very good. Most of what's mentioned above are cheaper second tier tires.
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If you have the money to buy new rear tires (new set, every other) every 10-12k miles (really all depends on your driving style, it maybe less), go with what you want. If not, Continental DWS seems to be the all-season tire to go with.
Having the ass end of your car wiggle in the rain on run down tires isn't something I'd recommend. It gives you grey hair.
Having the ass end of your car wiggle in the rain on run down tires isn't something I'd recommend. It gives you grey hair.
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On the wet skid pad the summer tire smokes them once more, even delivering a little tire squeal as it churns out 0.81g — a figure many car-tire combinations can't match on dry pavement. The winter tire trails with a 0.71g run characterized by noticeable squirm, presumably from the side loads acting on the numerous sipes in its snow-biased tread pattern. That said, it still bests our all-season tire, which once again brings up the rear with a disappointing 0.65g showing.
"In fact, the all-season tire began encountering trouble near 40 mph, where it had been only 0.4 second behind the summer tire's performance when hydroplaning and wheelspin paid a visit."
That sounds about right.
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I want to throw out another tire recommendation:
Hankook Ventus V12 EVO are summer tires with surprisingly decent wet characteristics. I'd get them over Ziex912 anyday (I have the V12 on my MS3). But like someone else said, no tire will save you if don't be careful with the throttle.
Hankook Ventus V12 EVO are summer tires with surprisingly decent wet characteristics. I'd get them over Ziex912 anyday (I have the V12 on my MS3). But like someone else said, no tire will save you if don't be careful with the throttle.
Best bang for buck I've found
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From: Hampton, VA
Any max performance summer tire comparison on the Internet will outline wet pavement performance. If you're that paranoid, go for the tire that offers the best wet grip.
I'm so excited that this is appropriate: Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Learn the car before you bury the accelerator, especially in the wet.
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Ps2s are so much better than the tire you spoke of ...its not even funny ...really u should try em and then I'll bet you'll buy em !!!!
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....romSurvey=true
Good reviews and good pricing ($452 for 225/255s) with the rebate this month.
Good reviews and good pricing ($452 for 225/255s) with the rebate this month.
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WERD. Seems like a lot of people coming from a FWD to RWD don't understand there are infinite throttle positions between No Gas and Slammed to the Floor. I notice it even when playing GT5 with pedals and a wheel that a ton of my friends have no clue how to feather the throttle.