Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Dunlop Signature CS

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Dunlop Signature CSReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.55

2009 Toyota Highlander
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Miles driven on tires: 2500
Location: Mammoth lakes, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 2500 Miles on Tires
January 31, 2012

This is the only 245/55/19 replacement for all 2008+ toyota highlander OE tires. Everybody know the OE bridgestone and toyo tires on highlander are ----. This is the only tire that met my expectation including dry, wet and snow performance. I am a skier and I need a all season tire that good on dry, wet and snow. This is what I got and I made a good choice. I have try them on dry, heavy rain and snow + icy road. It perform very good especially on the snow. The deep agressive tread makes my 4WD looks better, I mean sportier. Stop thinking twice. I highly recommend this tire for all highlander owners who wants to replace the bad quality OE tires.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70

Monday, February 6, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak WS70Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.64

2008 Honda Civic Sedan
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Miles driven on tires: 200
Location: Syracuse, NY
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 200 Miles on Tires
February 03, 2012

Best snow tires I ever had. Live in Syracuse NY, and these things eat the snow up. The only complaint I have is that there very loud when dry, or wet. I would recommend these to anyone and planning on buying another set when the time is needed. Not the most sporty tires, but defiantly great for the winter season.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak WS60Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.45

2003 Mazda Protege 5
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Miles driven on tires: 3000
Location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 27, 2012

We have only had one seriously heavy snowfall so far this season; the Blizzaks were outstanding! I plowed through several snowbanks to see how they'd take it; come through every bit as well as the last set of snow tires on the vehicle--Hakkapeliitta 4s.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Continental ExtremeContact DWSReviewer's Overall Rating: 8

2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
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Miles driven on tires: 12000
Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 12000 Miles on Tires
January 31, 2012

Now that I have about 12,000 miles on these tires, I can say that I am pleased with them. The perfomance is not quite as good as the OEM Bridgestones, which only went 11,000 miles. I replaced those with Kumho tires which went about twice as long. The Kumhos became really noisy as the tread wore, and were driving me nuts. So I replaced them even though there was some tread left. The Continental tires are much quieter, so far, and it looks like they will last quite a while longer. Since I live in So Florida, I can not comment on winter performance, but they are quite good in the wet. So it looks like a good compromise for me, good performance and reasonable tread life. Oh, I went for an all season tire because it sometimes does get cold here and I did not want to have a bad day with summer only tires. I also wanted to be able to drive to the frozen north if I (heaven forbid) had to. If I were into maximum performance or track days, I would select something else. By the way, I keep them properly inflated and rotate every 5K miles.

Low Rolling Resistance Tires and Fuel Economy

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Hunter Leffel
Goodyear Fuel Max TechnologyIt only makes sense that tires can help improve fuel economy as they're the only contact point the vehicle has with the road. In 2009, Tire Rack decided to put that theory to the test using a fleet of Toyota Prius. As with all of our testing, great thought went into the variables and how best to control them. Additionally, we employed the use of Linear Logic ScanGauge II computers to measure the fuel consumption in conjunction with Race Technology DL1 to record actual distances traveled. What we discovered was over a 7% variance from the worst to first in fuel economy over the seven tires tested. Extrapolated over 15,000 miles the best rubber gives a savings of almost 21 gallons over the least effective option. For complete results from this test and how it could potentially save you some money at the gas pump, read "When Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green."

After a successful test involving the Toyota Prius, we decided to include fuel economy in most of our tests starting with the 2010 test season - just another example of how we provide the most comprehensive information in the industry.

While there is no industry standard established, many manufacturers have turned their attention to the issue of fuel economy. Typically, you can identify a low rolling resistance tire by its name, for example: Bridgestone Ecopia, Michelin Green X and Goodyear Fuel Max. Tire Rack identifies those options with a low rolling resistance designation by the tire manufacturer with a "LRR" entry in the product summary area of each tire.


Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak WS70Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.45

2001 Nissan Sentra SE
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Miles driven on tires: 6000
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 6000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

Hello From Bremerton Washington, Where no one knows how to drive in the Snow. this Winter Has been Interesting to Say the Least... I have been Expecting Massive Snow Earlier in the Season, but it has been Dry, Very Dry, Untill about a week ago. 6 inches of snow later and Driving on these all over town in the snow and Ice, Up and Down Hills, arround corners... I have never had so much fun trying to find the limits of these Tires. Traction is Awesome in the snow and Ice. while going around corners on these tires it is comforting to know that YOU WILL NOT SLIDE. Now, as for Normal Highway driving while not in the Snow and Ice, These Tires are a little Noisey and I keep drifting from side to side in my Lane, Ride comfort is OK, they Hydroplane a bit so best to take the wet areas at slow speeds. As Snow tires... I LOVE THEM

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Primacy MXV4

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Primacy MXV4Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.89

2002 Lexus ES300
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Miles driven on tires: 1012
Location: Maineville, OH
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 1012 Miles on Tires
January 10, 2012

Replaced my Michelin Energy MXV4 tires, which were great for 61,000 miles, but the last 1,000 miles were not good due to hydroplaning. So put the OEM Bridgestones, but they were better in wet, but still hydroplaned.

The new Michelins were better than the OEM tires and MXV4 Energy tires. Some of the reviews were not good, but I found that these tires were great for All-Season tires.

Quietest Tires at Tire Rack: First Quarter 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Ben Rooney
Many customers are interested in knowing which are the quietest tires available. While some of the perception of tread noise is subjective and may vary from one driver to another, there are definitely some tires that are known for being quiet.

The Grand Touring All-Season performance category is home to some of the quietest car tires and are definitely good choices for drivers who require low road noise. Perennial favorites from this category include:
The Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season performance category offers options for trucks, whereas the Grand Touring All-Season category is designed for cars. Tires in the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season category that focus on a smooth and quiet ride include: 
  • Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology - A new offering in this category that has garnered excellent reviews for its ride and noise characteristics. While it has relatively few survey miles accumulated, the early numbers are excellent.
  • Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza - The tire is a long-time favorite that continues to deliver excellent results. With over 19 million miles reported, it has proven its staying power in the class. Receiving strong marks in wet traction, cornering stability, dry traction and steering response, this tire is an excellent option for premium crossover and sport utility vehicle drivers.
  • Michelin Latitude Tour - Besides being one of the quietest tires on the list, most Latitude tires meet Michelin's Green X standards for long tread life, good wet traction and low rolling resistance.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFTReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.9

2007 Lexus RX400h
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Miles driven on tires: 1000
Location: Cleveland, OH
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
January 11, 2012

I purchased these from Tire Rack about a month ago for Cleveland OH winters. My Lexus RX400h is average to below even though its Partial AWD. With these tires in place, it is a VERY noticeable difference in performance. These tires are outstanding. Seriously, look no further. Absolutely fantastic, such a difference compared to my all seasons that were on there. As a plus Tire Rack is a great company, making it super easy to do all this online.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak W965

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak W965Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.1

2008 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 35000
Location: Edmonton, AB
Driving Condition: Easy Going

Initial Review, 35000 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

I use these tires mostly for work duty with my F150. Sales guy convinced me to get the heavier ply due to all the trailer pulling I do (~40% of the miles). I drive everything from highway to back roads and plenty of offroad as well. (Seismic lines, farm fields, frozen ATV trails, etc). Tires have been quite impressive up until for the first 25 thousand miles or so. After that, the really soft grippy compound is worn and the tire is more like and all season with more ice snipes. Tires have been very tough, no flats even though I regularly pull sticks and branches out of my frame, bumpers, grill, etc. They are definitely a heavier tire and take a little more steering and power to move but well worth the trade off for heavy duty use. I will likely get at least 50k miles out of the set but if extreme winter performance is required I would have replaced around 30k miles.

So in summary, great HD tire, good wear, bit heavy. Worth the money IMO.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak WS60Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.91

2006 Honda Odyssey EX
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Miles driven on tires: 10000
Location: Seattle, WA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

Another hellish winter storm here in Seattle area. We got snow on top of freezing rain on top of 6 inches of snow. These Blizzaks are amazing. I've been up and down numerous steep hills with barely any slippage and rarely the ABS would kick in. I was going up and down streets that only the bravest (or the most foolhardy) souls would venture without problems. I just went for a "survey" drive to check out the carnage... saw many cars, including many SUV, abandoned on the side of the road. These tires really prove the fact that tires are the only thing that makes any difference in this mess. AWD vehicles with all-seasons got nothing over my FWD minivan with Blizzaks.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.55

2009 Pontiac G8 GT
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Miles driven on tires: 12000
Location: South Lyon, MI
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 12000 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

This is my 3rd winter season with these tires -- about 12K miles on them now. I can drive my G8 GT (6.0L V8 RWD sedan) almost as spiritedly in the snow/ice with these tires as I like to drive with my summer tires in pleasant weather. These tires incredibly reduce my SE Michigan winter driving anxieties. Highly recommended!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Pilot Super SportReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.12

2011 BMW 335d Sedan
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Miles driven on tires: 10000
Location: Wilmington, De
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I purchased a set of 19" rims as a summer set up and went with the recommended 8.5 & 9.5 package. I choose the Pilot Super Sport when I heard they were replacing the PS2's based on Tire reviews and E90 Post reviews. At first I was afraid of moving up to a 19" wheel and tire from my O.E.M. 18" Bridgestone run flats because I really like the way road and handled. These Super Sports are by far the best tires I have ever purchased. They ride exceptionally quiet and smooth and handle like nothing I have ever experienced. I can't say enough about the performance and the killer aggressive look. The only complaint I may have is the tread life. I recently removed them from my car to change over to my factory 18" rims and Blizzaks and noticed that the tread depth is going quick. This being said, I plan to use them till the end and then I may switch to a High Performance All Season tire (DWS?) that will give me more than two summer seasons. If money wasn't and issue I would keep buying them. Fantastic tire for the true sports car enthusiast!

Keep Cruising in Your Toyota FJ Cruiser

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Cy Chowattukunnel
2012 Army Green Toyota FJ Cruiser

Doesn't this FJ Cruiser look like it's ready to go anywhere? Well, with the right winter / snow tires, it can. Your FJ Cruiser will be ready to race anywhere this winter with the proper set-up.

Winter / Snow Tire Size

Unless your FJ Cruiser has the unusual 18" or 20" optional wheels, you either have an Original Equipment size of 265/70-17 (31.6" overall diameter) or 265/75-16 (31.7").

Either the 245/75-17 (31.5") size for deep snow areas like Anchorage, Alaska or the 265/70-17 for moderate snow areas such as Cincinnati, Ohio are good size choices. The narrower tire cuts through deeper snow better, while the wider tire drives more like your all-season tires for those better weather days.
 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Toyota uses valve-stem mounted direct TPMS sensors which are $71* each. Your Toyota dealer must initialize your winter sensors as well as your summer sensors when your second set of tires is installed in the spring.

Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package with a Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice and Snow Tire

For Anchorage, Alaska, which averages over 100 inches of snow a year, the narrower 245/75-17 Blizzak DM-V1 on a 17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted Sport Edition TK6 at $1,396** would be a great selection.

245/75-17 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1
245/75-17 Bridgestone
Blizzak DM-V1
17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted Sport Edition TK6
17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted
Sport Edition TK6

Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package with a Studless Ice & Snow Tire


For Cincinnati, Ohio which averages a moderate amount of snow a year, the wider 265/70-17 Continental ExtremeWinterContact on the 17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted Sport Edition TK6 at $1,440** is a suitable combination.

265/70-17 Continental ExtremeWinterContact
265/70-17 Continental
ExtremeWinterContact
17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted Sport Edition TK6
17x8 10mm offset Silver Painted
Sport Edition TK6

Toyota FJ Cruiser FAQ:
  1. Does the Sport Edition TK6 have the same offset as my Original Equipment wheel? Both the 17x7.5" and 16x7" O.E. wheels have a 15 mm offset, therefore there is a 5mm difference when compared to the Sport Edition TK6. 

  2. I noticed that some of the 16" winter / snow tire options are Load E 10-ply rated. What's the disadvantage of using a load range E 10-ply rated snow tire? A load range E 10-ply rated tire has heavier construction that allows it to carry more weight than a standard load tire. Your FJ Cruiser doesn't need a load range E 10-ply rated radial as each standard load O.E. tire carries 2,535 lbs. The downside to this heavier construction is additional rotational weight negatively affects fuel economy. For example, the standard load O.E. 265/70-17 Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684 II weighs 39 lbs., while the 265/75-16 load range E 10-ply rated Blizzak W965 weighs 53 lbs.
*Prices subject to change
**Prices subject to change, includes TPMS sensors and excludes shipping

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Pirelli Scorpion Ice & SnowReviewer's Overall Rating: 9

2004 Porsche Cayenne S
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Miles driven on tires: 1500
Location: ERIE, PA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 1500 Miles on Tires
January 17, 2012

Formerly a Bridgestone Blizzack user, I wanted to find a winter tire to perform as well, but not be as noisey, especially as the tread wears down. This is early in the tire's life, but have found the Pirelli's to offer similar traction to Blizzacks. They seem to be more responsive in general driving, as if the tires are 'lighter' feeling. The dry and wet pavemant traction are fine. Ice traction is very good (if the Blizzacks are a '10' on ice, the Pirelli's are a 9) Deep snow traction is above average, but not as good as Blizzack. The best news, they are QUIET!. Only a slight increase above an all season tread pattern.
More miles are needed to determine the tires expected life, and the noise characteristic. But Cayennes wear tires extremely fast anyway, so a short life.. maybe 2 winter driving seasons is all that is expected.

Tires for Your Ninth-Generation Accord

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Cy Chowattukunnel
My second car was a 1978 burgundy Honda Accord 5-speed, so I've always been an Accord fan. With the release of the 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept (currently debuting at the 2012 North American International Auto Show), Honda is on their "A" game.

Honda has done an awesome job in updating the styling of the 9th-generation (2008-present) Accord. If you already own one of these Accords, there's no reason to get a new one. With proper maintenance, your current Accord is good for many, many more miles. Part of that maintenance includes replacing your tires. Depending on trim level, your 2008 Honda Accord came with either 215/60-16, 225/50-17 or 235/45-18 Original Equipment tires. The following are replacement tire options for your 2008 Accord:

215/60-16

If your Honda is equipped with the 215/60-16 (LX and LX-P Sedan) size, then your O.E. tire is the Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S. The Dunlop has a track record of average treadwear. If your parameters are wet grip, overall handling, treadwear, low noise and ride compliance, a great replacement choice is the Michelin Primacy MXV4 H-speed rated with the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity a close second. The Primacy MXV4 is more efficient and has a better steering response so it's easier to make an evasive maneuver. When looking for a great value choice replacement, consider the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum.

215/60-16 Michelin Primacy MXV4
215/60-16 Michelin Primacy MXV4
215/60-16 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity
215/60-16 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity

225/50-17

The 225/50-17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 is O.E. on the LX-S, EX and EX-L, but not the EX-L V6 Coupe. I recommended the Primacy MXV4 for a 215/60-16 size, however the tire isn't made in 225/50-17. Therefore, I personally would choose the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity as the 225/50-17 choice for most who drive a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. When looking for a value choice replacement in this size, consider the Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season.

225/50-17 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity
225/50-17 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity
225/50-17 Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season
225/50-17 Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season

235/45-18

Were you lucky enough to purchase the EX-L V6 Coupe? Honda chose the 235/45-18 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 to handle the vehicle's torque. If I was replacing the tires on this vehicle, I would select the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The ExtremeContact DWS is a great overall tire at a reasonable price. The 235/45-18 value choice in my mind is the Kumho Ecsta 4X. Aside from offering good value, the Ecsta 4X is a good tire, however it doesn't have the proven light snow capability that we've seen from the ExtremeContact DWS in our Tire Survey Results.

235/45-18 Continental Extreme Contact DWS
235/45-18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS
235/45-18 Kumho Ecsta 4X
235/45-18 Kumho Ecsta 4X

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 S

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 SReviewer's Overall Rating: 8.73

2005 Porsche Boxster S
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Miles driven on tires: 2000
Location: Chicago, IL
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2010

After more than 10 years driving a Porsche Boxster with Dry Weather Only Performance Tires (PZero, Michelin PS2's, Bridgestone Potenza S02, S03, and 050 Pole Positions in 18 and 19" sizes) in the West Coast and Southwest I decided to move to Chicago. Having spent the first 25 years of my life here, I knew what I was getting into in terms of driving conditions in the winter, in fact when I received my drivers license, I took the test in the snow in a rear wheel drive manual in January here. My options: 1) Sell Boxster and get something with All Wheel Drive, 2) Buy second car and store Boxster, 3) Buy 2nd set of wheels with dedicated winter tires. I went for the 3rd option and purchased the WinterContact 810S tires from Continental on a set of 17" Stock Porsche Wheels.



I waited until after Thanksgiving to do the changeover and spent a good number of days driving in the very cold and periodically wet weather with the Bridgestone 050 Potenzas Pole Positions on 19" Carrera S Wheels. VERY SCARY! Seriously, when it was colder than 35°F, I elected to take a cab rather than driving as it just was not worth the risk. After doing the swap (I suggest buying a 4-way wrench and floor jack), I am completely blown away, the car is quiet, comfortable, and well mannered on dry (cold) roads and superior on wet and snowy roads conditions. I can pull into and out of parking spots layered in 6 inches of snow/slush, cruise side streets, and alleys, and have no problem ascending or descending the 15° ramp that goes in and out of my building garage. I strongly recommend this tire over any 4 season option! Most tire shops will swap and store your other wheels for a minimal price twice a year, in my case I stick them in my storage unit. It takes about 30-45 minutes to do the complete changeover including bagging up the other wheels (to keep me clean). Best tire purchase I have ever made! I am only limited by the height of the front spoiler!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Pirelli PZero Nero All Season

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Pirelli PZero Nero All SeasonReviewer's Overall Rating: 10

2009 Toyota Camry
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Miles driven on tires: 7000
Location: Newark, NJ
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 7000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I have a 09 camry se and my car came with Bridgestone EL400 which its one of the best rated tires in that size not only best rated but one of the most expensive as well, in my opinion those tires are terrible I still had 6/32nds left of rubber but traction was just terrible any little take off my tires would just spin (specially in my car it came with no traction control). I know the basics about tires and maint. of tires so i did a little research and I bought the Pzero's and it was the best investment i have made for my vehicle, traction improved alot, quiet tires, no hydroplanning. Im very happy with this tires. I heard alot of complains on this website about this tires just remeber you just dont throw them on the vehicle and drive them until something goes wrong. (get them rotated, inflate them with the correct pressure and do a wheel alignment once a year)

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Firestone Affinity HP

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Firestone Affinity HPReviewer's Overall Rating: 5.09

2002 Honda Accord Sedan EX V6
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Miles driven on tires: 5000
Location: Denver, CO
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 5000 Miles on Tires
January 08, 2012

First off, I've worked in the tire industry for quite a while, so I'm used to what is good, and what isn't.

That being said, I purchased a 2002 Accord Sedan EX V6 with these particular tires already on it. The tires have about 10/32" on the tires, so they are still relatively new. The previous owner put a T rated tire on the vehicle (factory recommendation is V), which already puts the vehicle at a disadvantage in terms of tire predictability and response vs how the vehicle was designed. While my expectations were surprisingly exceeded, as I do not have any high hopes for an all-season designed by Bridgestone/Firestone, this tire still leaves me wanting something much more. It's solid, but by no means in the upper echelon of what is out on the market. Believe it coming from someone in the tire industry - you almost always get what you pay for when it comes to tires. I live in Denver, so I see a few snow storms a year; this Firestone doesn't slip and slide in light snow, but heavier and packed snow becomes an issue. At the current tread depth of 10/32, wet evacuation is still very good; I haven't had any issues in regards to hydroplaning, or getting through slush snow. As is with most manufacturers, siping will begin to disappear a little over halfway through the tire, but until then, I expect it to be a middle of the pack all season in wet conditions. In regards to ride quality, these aren't noisy by any means, but you won't ever mistake it for something like a Michelin.

In all likelihood, I'll be replacing this set of tires with something like the Michelin Primacy MXV4 or Pilot Exalto A/S. Cost VS benefits, this tire isn't bad at all. It's solid at pretty much everything, but not great at anything either.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole PositionReviewer's Overall Rating: 8.25

2009 Mini Cooper S JCW Package
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Miles driven on tires: 300
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 300 Miles on Tires
September 14, 2011

The best set of tires I have had on my MINI. I wanted a non-run flat all-season performance tire that matched the MINI's nimble handling characteristics. Most all-season tires I have tried int past are a little to soft in the sidewall to provide good cornering ability. Not so with these Bridgestones. They have very good dry traction, excellent wet handling, very good cornering ability, and solid on center feel. I have not had them in the snow, so I can't comment on that yet.



I haven't noticed any adverse affects on gas mileage. They look nice on my wheels, and come with a rim protector. I will try to write a follow-up review on snow handling and tread wear in the coming months. For now, I intend on buying these tires for my MINI as long as Bridgestone continues to make them.