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dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,605 Points:3,592,850 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 7:43:41 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I'm getting a set of Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires. They are a bit pricey, but hope they are quiet, last longer than my OEMs and give me good traction.

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I'm getting a set of Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires. They are a bit pricey, but hope they are quiet, last longer than my OEMs and give me good traction.

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Sego Veteran Author Florida Posts:387 Points:70,510 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 9:59:48 AM Ignore Sego Report Abuse last set i purchased were hancook 727's. they were just ok. they didn't excel at anything and were tough to keep in balance. always had a little shake at 70-75 mph. before them i purchased a set of goodyear triple treads. they were the best ever. they turned my freestyle wagon into a sport wagon. when my new car is ready, i'll be going goodyear!
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 8:07:11 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse Michelin
INDY51 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,910 Points:961,480 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 8:06:53 AM Ignore INDY51 Report Abuse GOODYEARS
BigGreen1 Champion Author Charleston Posts:8,662 Points:2,139,210 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 7:57:27 AM Ignore BigGreen1 Report Abuse Bridgestone Destination
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,593 Points:388,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 7:45:39 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Bridgestone Turanza
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,985 Points:1,878,615 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 7:35:15 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse In the next two or three weeks. General Grabber HTS I think.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,605 Points:3,592,850 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 7:31:54 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Got my Michelin's installed yesterday and they are great so far. More quiet than what I had before and I got a $100 VISA Prepaid card too.
kishoreCA Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,129 Points:394,845 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 8:28:25 PM Ignore kishoreCA Report Abuse i have uniroyal now. but it is time to buy new one. still not decided which one to buy.
DVMC Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,348 Points:1,795,995 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 8:04:40 PM Ignore DVMC Report Abuse goodrich
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 7:55:06 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Bridgestone performance tires.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,155 Points:421,350 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 7:50:12 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Bridgestone Turanzas at Wal-Mart, only because they were 1/2 price for Boxing day sale.
xtremecheap All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:986 Points:373,100 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 4:05:01 PM Ignore xtremecheap Report Abuse Mickey Thompsons MTZ
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,209 Points:1,925,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 2:50:41 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Last set I bought were the Goodyear Eagle GA's on my 2002 Firebird.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,268 Points:616,215 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 12:58:34 PM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse Haven't bought the last set yet but the latest purchase was Hancook.
Finland Rookie Author Illinois Posts:24 Points:77,875 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 12:48:54 PM Ignore Finland Report Abuse Nokian Vatiiva and WR.
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,262 Points:448,850 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 12:47:34 PM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse KUMHO
Timberline Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,508 Points:764,315 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 12:30:14 PM Ignore Timberline Report Abuse Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ 24540ZR18 & 28535ZR19
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 11:41:06 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Toyo Proxes S/T 265-50x20, about 8 years ago. They look to have about 30K left. [Edited by: Houckster at 5/24/2012 12:41:46 PM EST]
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,798 Points:2,897,560 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 10:34:02 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse On my new car, Bridgestones and I had just bought a new set of Firestones for my truck. These brands have definitely improved over the years and are now top notch.
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,476 Points:3,416,950 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 10:10:27 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Michelin Hydro Edge.
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 9:17:23 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse Michelin Pilot sports for the bike.
bonbNJ All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:979 Points:326,940 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 9:14:12 AM Ignore bonbNJ Report Abuse falken
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,025,200 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 8:52:36 AM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse Hankook tires for the wife's Grand Prix.