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Tire choice dilemma

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Subject: Tire choice dilemma
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:20:50 -0800
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(sorry if you get this twice, I didn't see it when I first posted it)

Its time to replace the tires on my Spitfire, the 205/60 BFGs are getting
a bit worn  This is the third set of these tires in many years and I
really like them but they seem to be getting a little pricey relatively
speaking.  
Looking at the TireRack web site I see that Sumiturno has a tire in the
same size, with the same overall dimensions, a higher performance rating,
and for about $22 less a tire.  They list their HTR 200s at $40 vs. $62 for
the BFG TA.  That is quite a price difference and the Sumiturno is a higher
performance tire to boot.  I might be persuaded to change brands, but I am
a little reluctant since I really do like the BFGs.  I probably drive a
little more spirited than I should, and I am not concerned with wet
performance per say (since I have a truck that I drive in inclement
weather), but dry cornering and braking would be paramount with wear also
being a factor.  After all I don't want to replace them in a year, the
current set lasting about four years with approximately 35K miles on them. 
Anybody have any experience with this brand, especially this tire?  I would
like to hear from you before I decide which brand to go with 

bschwart@pacbell.net

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