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Nick Koan · 2010-10-13, 02:09 PM

And anything on the performance list really isn't that bad. The top score is 76, the lowest is 70. The Pirelli's are definitely in the lower half at 72, but the spread of points isn't that terrible. And still, it seems they are weak in braking and noise, but otherwise on par with the other tires.

When the tires were compared against the non-"performance" tires well, the X-Ice high score seemed a bit skewed, especially if they thought the dry-braking, wet-braking, handling and hydroplaning were sub-par. The Michelin PA3 looks the "best" all around tire (as in, average or above average in everything, no real weaknesses), but despite the CR price listing, the Pirelli's were nearly $100 cheaper for 4 in 215/45/17 at TireRack.

Also, I could have saved $75 bucks by going with the Maxi Archeopteryx, but the Pirelli's were eligible for a $50 rebate card this weekend (doesn't seem like they are eligible anymore) and the General tires were only a $25 rebate card IIRC. Still, would have been cheaper for the General tires, but not that much, and I have heard good things about the longevity of the Pirelli's.

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Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And anything on the performance list really isn't that bad. The top score is 76, the lowest is 70. The Pirelli's are definitely in the lower half at 72, but the spread of points isn't that terrible. And still, it seems they are weak in braking and noise, but otherwise on par with the other tires. When the tires were compared against the non-"performance" tires well, the X-Ice high score seemed a bit skewed, especially if they thought the dry-braking, wet-braking, handling and hydroplaning were sub-par. The Michelin PA3 looks the "best" all around tire (as in, average or above average in everything, no real weaknesses), but despite the CR price listing, the Pirelli's were nearly $100 cheaper for 4 in 215/45/17 at TireRack. Also, I could have saved $75 bucks by going with the Maxi Archeopteryx, but the Pirelli's were eligible for a $50 rebate card this weekend (doesn't seem like they are eligible anymore) and the General tires were only a $25 rebate card IIRC. Still, would have been cheaper for the General tires, but not that much, and I have heard good things about the longevity of the Pirelli's. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2010-10-13 at 02:21 PM.