Well, they got here on saturday. Ran over to discount tire and got em slapped on.
I dunno about you guys, but i kinda don't like reading tire reviews that only have a few miles logged on the actual tire, but act like they tire has been tried through and through.
so i'll come out and say it: i've only logged about 150 miles on them, hence, why this is a first impressions review.
First off, this is a super quiet tire. highway cruising is very serene now and it gives the fit a much higher class feel. very smooth, bumps have been softened and there is virtually no roadnoise.
granted, this will probably change as the tire wears, but the stock dunlops were no where NEAR this quiet, even when they were brand new.
The added grip is a welcome addition. This is another thing the stock tire couldn't pull off even when it was new. handling is buttery smooth, and my limits are much higher than where they were before. (i've had lots of windy NC roads to test em on.
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the price was perfect, and imo, there is no reason to lay down the dough on a more expensive (or at the very least similarly priced) kuhmo when you can get this.
I'll update every few thousand miles and let everyone know how they have been. This tire seems to be a common choice for fit drivers, hence why i'm giving my input.
I believe kenchan told me that they don't grip so well in under 40 degree weather, which i'm not horribly concerned about, as every tire has a tradeoff. i've also heard that grip is poor for an all season tire in the snow, but i'll be lucky to drive around in slush if the last couple years are indicative of how NC's weather is going to be from now on, at least round my parts.
all in all, a great, smooth, and quiet tire, that makes little compromises in the fun dept. these get my thumbs up, yo.
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