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Re: new tires?
Posted by Bob Davis (more from Bob Davis) on Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:51:35
In Reply to: new tires?, jjaero, Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:13:47
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Check the Tire Rack's surveys, then consider the Firestone SZ-50EP. I've used them on my '91 and '95 Aero and their performance is stunning, especially in the wet. No weaknesses except maybe tread wear, though I got 35k out of my first set, 30K from the second. These were the old non-EP's, which had a UTQC rating of only 240, versus 340 for the EP's now sold.
Made in Japan by Bridgestone, they use the same technology as the BS S03-PP, though with a different tread pattern and slightly harder rubber. Alas, they were a bargain at about ~$105 (205-55ZR-16) several years ago, but no longer, as success has caused the price to escalate to $150+, even higher than the S03-PP's. Although I'm tempted to jump ship and buy Kumhos next time, given the $75 price tag, reports by owners (not superior, not bad, but major bargain) makes me want to stay with what I consider a major safety trump card. Wet braking is so stunning the tires once allowed me to escape a certain accident a year ago, and that peace of mind alone is worth $300 more per tire set.
Zeke and others also use these, so maybe they'll pipe in.
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