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some performance/wear tradeoffs...
Posted by James [Email] (more from James) on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:54:10
In Reply to: Tire Treadwear Temp/Traction rating?, B Millar
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, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:24:51
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to some extent, there are tradeoffs between performance + wear when it comes to tires. Not saying your Nexens necessarily are any good performance (I know nothing about Nexen tires), but I've mostly run out a set of Nokian summer tires after 17k miles, and imho, they have been outstanding. Best summer tires I've ever used + would definitely buy again (even though they are not cheap either)... But I don't place that high a value on treadlife, as I put on a moderately low number of miles a year, mostly "spirited" driving. I once knew a (wealthy) guy from Germany who changed the tires on his Golf every 6 months! That is a bit crazy to me... whereas for much of the Toyota/minivan driving public, treadlife is *everything* + many all season tires tend to be optimized for that (+ cost) + generally suck for everything else...
definitely go for real summers where you have real winter tires. makes a big difference. imho most all seasons are good in no seasons.
James...
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Posts in this Thread:
- Tire Treadwear Temp/Traction rating?, B Millar
, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:24:51- Bridgestones, Gargoyle, Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:46:50
- some performance/wear tradeoffs..., James, Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:54:10 <-- Viewing This Message
- About the Toyos >, Bill Davies, Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:01:48
- Re: Tire Treadwear Temp/Traction rating?, LesH, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:37:03
- One thing to keep in mind, JMF, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:41:41
- Treadwear rating is up to each manufacturer..., REM in Seattle, Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:37:01
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