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Originally Posted by softroop
Also, a tire dealer recommended Michelein Riken Raptors as a good replacement tire (I plan on changing them within the next 3 months). Ever heard of these tires, and would you put them on your Box?
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The commonly heard answer to this is that Riken is a Japanese company and Michelin is French, but if you want a little history :
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60907759.html
I have heard some less than positive things about them on various boards, but usually in the same context as Kumho - good performance for the $, but there
are better choices. I had Kumho Ecsta Supras on my Miata and they were but horrible in the rain (We are talking a 360 on a highway entrance ramp here
). From what I understand the less expensive tires must cut corners somewhere - make sure it is acceptable to you first.
You really want to go with them I believe Discount Tire has info.