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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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Got a nail in one of my rear tires last night, so it's time to reduce the road noise.
Currently on Dunlop Sport Maxx's and I'm less than thrilled.
I've heard that the Michelin super sports are a good way to go, any other opinions?
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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I have the Michelin PSS and a buddy of mine with an F has the ones you have,,,he is now gonna switch to the PSS, they are one of the( the tire to have)
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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PSS. another tire that was crazy quiet for how much grip it had was the bridgestone RE-11. it was quiet even when the front tires ate down to the cords. i didnt even know if i didnt look at the tire. i was very surprised with the quietness
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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The most quiet tires are the ones that come on a Prius.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
The most quiet tires are the ones that come on a Prius.
^^ LOL! Probably the car though...
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
The most quiet tires are the ones that come on a Prius.
My ex-gf had a prius and I couldn't believe how much road noise it had.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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easiest decision ever !!! Michelin PSS hands down. Its the best all around performance street tire that you can get right now.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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I can't compare to a ton of other tires, but I read a lot of reviews on Tire Rack for another car I had and the Continental Extreme Contact DW's came up tops in comfort and road noise among their class of tire. I found them to be a really nice set or tires, great grip and not terribly loud.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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I like my new Hankook Ventus evo2
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyk8232
My ex-gf had a prius and I couldn't believe how much road noise it had.
thats how they are, you hear a lot when there is no motor or exhaust sounds
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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The OEM Bridgestone Potenzas have incredible grip, hard to spin them. They are soft though, only good for about 25,000 miles
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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The hankook evo 2 ventus ? I disagree they are super noisy!!! Not a bad performer , fir the price they are ok ill go now with the pss
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Hmm, mine are great. But the PSS are by far the best
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by calteg
Got a nail in one of my rear tires last night, so it's time to reduce the road noise.
Currently on Dunlop Sport Maxx's and I'm less than thrilled.
I've heard that the Michelin super sports are a good way to go, any other opinions?
Dunklops. Haha. Had them on my 1988 Rx7 and I could not wait till they wore out. Hated them. Anyway having just researched this here on CL some have suggested the Continental DWS as being a very nice tire. May give that one a look. I'll be putting those on mine after the Michelin's Turenza wear out on the IS350c.
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 04:32 AM
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The PSS leaves nothing to be desired for me so I give them a solid recommendation as well.
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