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Old 02-03-2011, 12:36 PM
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Sumis. I've had mine for over a year, and they are still good to go. Great value for a street tire, IMO.

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Old 02-03-2011, 01:41 PM
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I'd be pissed if I got a CPO'd car with 9 year old tires on it!!!!

They do a 100+ safety check bringing the car to "like new" condition and leave 9 year old tires on it??!!! Unacceptable.
Lesson learned. I didn't check when I bought it. There used to be an age limitation for tires on CPO car, but now only tread depth and matching tires.

My car is street driven with about 2 DEs per year.
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:45 PM
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Another vote for the Sumis from Tire Rack. Wonderful ride and great price for non-track use.
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Old 08-29-2011, 11:27 PM
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Being a spirited driver, I want a tire that sticks to the curves here in the Sierra's. Is the Sumi a tire for aggressive driving?
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Old 08-29-2011, 11:32 PM
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I drove the DW's in AutoX and for a DE. They did just fine.
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:07 AM
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We ran Bridgestone RE-960's on our 993 and absolutely loved them. We will put them on anything now requiring all-season tires they were so good. More expensive than the Sumi's, but IMHO worth it.
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:13 AM
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I'd pick the Summis, have used them for a little over a year, no complaints, no regrets.
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Old 08-30-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hal
We ran Bridgestone RE-960's on our 993 and absolutely loved them. We will put them on anything now requiring all-season tires they were so good. More expensive than the Sumi's, but IMHO worth it.
I would buy them too, if they made the 960's in 996 sizes!
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:04 AM
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Sumi's on mine. Was surprised at the price increase for rears as compared to two years ago.
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
I would buy them too, if they made the 960's in 996 sizes!
Running 17's?
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:55 AM
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Running 17's?
Nope, 18's. They don't seem to make them in 225 / 40.
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:58 AM
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I've had the Sumis for about four months. No complaints. Can't speak for the track, but they're great on the street.
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Old 08-30-2011, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
Nope, 18's. They don't seem to make them in 225 / 40.
Looks like you are right. But the RE-970 has now superseded the 960. They do have the 225/40, but you would have to go up to 275/35 in the rear. Looking at my car, that should not be a problem.
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Old 08-30-2011, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Hal
Looks like you are right. But the RE-970 has now superseded the 960. They do have the 225/40, but you would have to go up to 275/35 in the rear. Looking at my car, that should not be a problem.
Interesting, but at close to $1,000 for the set, I may just keep my summer/winter setup a little longer!
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Old 08-30-2011, 01:55 PM
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I vote for the Sumis only because that is what I have and I love them for the street.
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