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Michelin Pilot Sport (not 2, as those are $$$)
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Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
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39.39%
Nitto 555 (non DR)
7
10.61%
BFG KDW
28
42.42%
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Stock tire was the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS (non-runflat, non-D3). Personally, I hated them on my WS6.

I've been using the BFG KDW since about 2003 on my previous T/A and current Camaro. Great tire in every way. I'd highly recommend these for street use.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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how are Sumitomo HTR+'s treadwear is 360 always heard good things bout sumitomo's
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gun5
how are Sumitomo HTR+'s treadwear is 360 always heard good things bout sumitomo's
My friend ran a set of the Sumitomo's and torched them in about 12,000 miles. I mean, completely bald, wires were showing before we changed them out. The treadwear seems to be misleading on these in my opinion. Relatively cheap tire, but not the best bang for the buck as far as I am concerned. They handled relatively well, but as the weather cooled they turned to stone in a hurry. I do not mean cold either, I mean cool weather. I would not drive these on cold roads. It is like ice skating. Hydroplaning resistance was not all that great either from what I remember. In the end, glad they died so soon

Tire shopping to me is finding the best tire that combines handling(wet and dry), treadwear, and cost. I drive my car daily from about April through November. If you only drive on dry roads and only on weekends, then opt for a tire that handles great on dry surfaces and maybe give up some treadwear also. I look at tires as a cost/year of operation type of thing. My GS D3's will probably last me 3 summers.
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