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Falken Ziex ZE-912
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Kumho Ecsta ASX
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Nitto Neo Gen
31.58%
Yokohama Avid W4S
10.53%
Other
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Which Tire? [Updated with final decision]

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Old 07-10-2008 | 01:51 PM
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Default Which Tire? [Updated with final decision]

Hey guys-
Usually I'm able to find the answers to my questions by searching, but this time I wanted a little more specific info, so my first post...

I currently have Pirelli PZero Nero M&Ss on my '06 TC. I love them, but they are about worn out. For my next set of tires, I'd like something maybe a little quieter, a little less expensive, and if they handled in the snow better, that would be good too (live in Maryland, so snow is light/moderate, so not too big a deal).

Basically I'm looking for the best all around all-season tire, but ride comfort and wet traction are probably my two biggest factors. Also, looking for something in the sub $100 range. After reading a lot of reviews, the tires above seem to meet my criteria, so which one would you pick?
Old 07-10-2008 | 01:54 PM
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I'd recommend the Continental ContiExtremeContact... $93/ea from tirerack.

See here.
Old 07-10-2008 | 03:21 PM
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I would have to put my vote on Falken 912's. I have them currently on my tC and they are very quiet. I live in FL so I don't deal with snow, but customers of mine who have used them in snow claim they work very well for light snow traction.
Old 07-10-2008 | 03:39 PM
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I am going to vote for the 912's. I have them, and used them all season in Maryland also. They have done great in the weather, and I haven't notice unusually loud road noises either.
Old 07-10-2008 | 05:29 PM
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hey i'd like to have a fat juicy steak from Mortons... for 5 bucks. but that's not gonna happen..
Old 07-10-2008 | 07:05 PM
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NITTO NEOGENS are awesome. I have ran them on many cars. They do well in water and the tread wear is minimal. Highly recommended.
Old 07-11-2008 | 08:46 PM
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I say go with falkens I have them and they seem to hold up pretty good
Old 07-11-2008 | 09:07 PM
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Falken ZE912 FTW
Old 07-15-2008 | 05:56 PM
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UPDATE:
Thanks everyone for their input... after reading comments and other reviews I decided to go with the Nitto Neo Gens from discounttire. One problem though, shortly after buying them I received this email:
"I regret to inform you that the tires you purchased have run out of stock and currently not available from the manufacturer either. I can substitute the Falken FK452 for the same price or refund your purchase in full."

So after yet even more researching, I decided to go with the Falken FK-452's. $372 shipped for 4 seemed like a great deal. Thoughts on these tires?
Old 07-16-2008 | 03:06 AM
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...idk never liked the falkens. always wore out pretty quick. should have gone w/ the Goodyear Eagle F1s.. didn't recommend them but.. i am now.
Old 07-16-2008 | 02:35 PM
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Falken FK452 are bad ___. My advice to you is to rotate them every 4,000 mi. so you do not wear them out quickly. You're going to have fun with them.
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