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dghii · 11-13-2019, 06:19 PM

Guess I'll throw in my decision...
I just picked up a nice set of 18" wheels and needed a set of tires for my 996. I don't track my car, nor do I seem to drive more than a few thousand miles/year.
I ended up with a set of Sumitomo HTRZ V from Tire Rack for ~$570 shipped.

I certainly considered the Michelin and Bridgestone alternatives but decided not to pay almost double for a tire I personally may not notice any real difference with.

I did buy Michelin's last spring for my wife's SUV. The difference is that she's driving ~15k miles year right now so it was worth the extra money to me.

11-13-2019, 06:19 PM	#16
dghii Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,493	Guess I'll throw in my decision... I just picked up a nice set of 18" wheels and needed a set of tires for my 996. I don't track my car, nor do I seem to drive more than a few thousand miles/year. I ended up with a set of Sumitomo HTRZ V from Tire Rack for ~$570 shipped. I certainly considered the Michelin and Bridgestone alternatives but decided not to pay almost double for a tire I personally may not notice any real difference with. I did buy Michelin's last spring for my wife's SUV. The difference is that she's driving ~15k miles year right now so it was worth the extra money to me.