by Kim Crosser on Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:06 am
I will put in my vote for the B.F. Goodrich G-Force TA/KDs. These are the stickiest (dry) street tires I have driven and they seem really easy to control when drifting or throttle steering. They are 200 tread wear, so you take one point, but as long as you don't have any other points, you are still in S/S.
I got the last set at Discount Tire for around $975 including mounting, balancing, and taxes. Discount gives a 10% discount for PCA members, so ask for their price, then ask for the PCA discount.
With the Bridgestone SO2s, I would get around 8500 miles (including 6-7 AXs) before replacing. The TA/KDs harden up and get slippery after around 6500 miles (with 4-6 AXs), so even though there is plenty of tread left, they don't last as long as the Bridgestones or Continentals. Also, if this is a family car, the TA/KDs are a LOT slipperier in any wet conditions. But - if you want a street tire with really good dry pavement handling, I think these are the best.
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