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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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any reviews from anyone that has owned these? i would like opinions. thanks
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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a new set came on my car when I bought it used (2 months ago).. only thing is I have never driven the car (or another Z) with any other tires..

I can't really give any feedback on the road noise, they are noisy.. but this may be a trait of the Z, won't know until I ride in a Z with other brands... but the handling seems to be good.... in rain they handle pretty good as well..

I would say it's probably worth what you pay for them.. maybe even a bit more.

Hope this helps.. I will take a spin in a buddy of mines Z and get back with you..
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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thanks, how about handling in the rain? easy or hard to get the tires loose?

also how about longevity? how is the tire wear on them?

thanks
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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to be honest man... I would hate to give you a positive review when I really have no way of doing a solid comparison. I would hate to see you fork out $400 and come to find that they are terrible tires..

to me, they are fine.. I bought the car used and the dealer just put them on.. so I don't know what other branded tires would be like. My next set will be Toyo T1R's when I get my new wheels... maybe then I could do a fair comparison.. i might come to find that the tires I had on my car was a major part of the road noise/harsh ride.. i may not..

I haven't "pushed" the car as much in the rain just because it's still new to me.. and the last thing I want to do is eat a curb..

basically just don't use my opinion heavily on deciding whether or not you make the purchase...

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