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Chiragp · #2 04-28-2002, 01:21 PM

Basically the problem I run into when buying tires, is that I am going to end up getting some sort of All-Season tire if I want the mileage, or a strictly "Summer" tire with no All-season, but less mileage as well.

The best middle ground on price, leads me to steer you towards the Bridgestone Potenza RE730s. A decent UTOG, Ultra High Performance, but it isn't the quietest tire out there. Is really good in the rain, however I believe someone with a C43 complained hes tried several brands of tires, and one was the Bridgestone and wasn't getting the mileage he wanted.

If you want more mileage, I say Toyo Proxes TS1. These tires were tested by some independent company, and in dry handling came tied for 3nd with Michelin, only 1st Bridgeston S-03s, and 2nd BFG KD.(were not great in the rain) I think 4th went to Dunlop SP 9000. But they were all extremely close, and price and treadwear were the biggest factors.

s-03's - $164 UTOG: 220 AA A
BFG KD - $199 UTOG: 200 AA A
Michelin - $183 UTOG: 220 AA A
Toyo - $150 UTOG: 280 AA A (20.9lbs)
SP 9000 - $162 UTOG 280A A

Thats info, I guess its up to you how much, and what not now.

Good Luck, sorry to hear about the car, that hurts just looking at it, can imagine your pain.