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Old 05-18-2006, 11:49 PM
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Have a set on my C230 (512's) and really like them. Great wet traction! Things I have noticed...

1. Tread life is a little shorter than I think people expect from an "all-season" tire. Looks like I'll get about 70,000kms (45K-miles) out of the set.

2. At the very limit of adhesion (I've pushed them!) they don't let go abruptly (good thing) but they get a little squirrely. I'd rather they did that than let go suddenly, so I can live with that.

3. People drive on them in the snow, but not me. No way. All-season means three season for snow-belt dwellers.

I LOVE the price and they are terrific value.
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