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Old Nov 26, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by scz
Where have you guys recieved these great prices?
Try America's Tire Company or Tire Rack. Tire Rack is cheaper but you have to order than, take it to a place to get it mounted.

I bought mine from America's Tire Company. Some times they match prices along with next day shipping price.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Originally posted by ssk0771
I recently purchased Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S and I had a Kumho MX and let me tell you that Kumho MX has much better traction than Pirelli.
Seems odd that you're comparing a summer tire (Kumho MX) against an All-Season (P-Zero Nero M&S). And even stranger that the P-Zero had worse wet traction given that it's an all-season. I'm not saying your experience in the two tires was incorrect, but it doesn't match up with the review ratings on TireRack:

(Kumho MX on left, Pirelli P-Zero M&S on right)
HANDLING RATING 8.60 8.80
DRY TRACTION 8.9 9.1
WET TRACTION 7.6 8.8
SNOW TRACTION N/A 7.5
RIDE COMFORT 7.7 8.8
NOISE COMFORT 7.3 8.8
WEAR 7.1 8.8

I'm not saying the review ratings on TireRack are completely accurate, but 318 reviews on the P-Zero M&S and 375 reviews on the Kumho MX does mean something. The Kumho ASX is a better direct comparison to the Nero M&S if you're looking for an all-season. There's a good comparison here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/kumho_ecsta_asx.jsp
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by scz
Where have you guys recieved these great prices?
Discount Tire or Tire Rack. I like Discount Tire because of the in store service. Great people to buy from.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Originally posted by xswl0931
Seems odd that you're comparing a summer tire (Kumho MX) against an All-Season (P-Zero Nero M&S).
I had asked how the PZero Nero M+S compares to the OEM RE040s. Although it is an all-season tire, it is probably best in class..while the OEM RE040s are probably worst in class. I was interested in seeing how the grip compared b/w these two. The PZero Nero is almost too good to be true according to the tire rack survey - superb performance in every category. I'd be willing to give up just a little grip compared to the RE040s...but if it's a huge difference..i'll probably have to spring for pilot sports.


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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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I ordered P-Zero Nero M&S mainly due to the the supposed performance and also because of the price. It was on national backorder, but Tirerack is supposed to be getting some (for 245/40/18) early Dec. So I should have mine by mid Dec. I have a G35c and currently have the stock Pilot Sports which are great tires for grip, but a bit on the expensive side to replace. Once I get mine (to go with my new Nismo rims), I'll post regarding percieved grip and noise (which has been getting a bit annoying). I can say that recently I was racing up a hill with a 350Z behind me and it was lightly raining which made the road slipperly. My back end slipped a few times so I back off on the acceleration. Was quite a scary experience.
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