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Recommend me Tires: Good wet/dry traction & quiet/comfy ride???

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Old 09-14-09, 06:12 PM
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is tirerack the cheapest place to get toyo or nitto? any other sources?
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Originally Posted by mitsuguy
Toyo Versado = Nitto Invo with a different tread pattern...
Can’t say I understand the correlation between the two, especially since these tires are made by different manufactures and compete against each other. Additionally, one is summer only, the other is all season. Anyway, I suppose everyone is entitled to an opinion. GL

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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
Can’t say I understand the correlation between the two, especially since these tires are made by different manufactures and compete against each other. Additionally, one is summer only, the other is all season. Anyway, I suppose everyone is titles to an opinion. GL
Think of it this way

Toyo = Lexus SC
Nitto = Toyota Supra

They are both made by the same manufacturer under different brands to widen the potential consumer base... the tire is the same "green" tire, which means, before it goes in the mold, the tire could be either the Toyo or the Nitto...
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Which of these tires would fit in this thread's category. Yokohama S-Drive or Proxes 4?
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Originally Posted by mitsuguy
Think of it this way

Toyo = Lexus SC
Nitto = Toyota Supra

They are both made by the same manufacturer under different brands to widen the potential consumer base... the tire is the same "green" tire, which means, before it goes in the mold, the tire could be either the Toyo or the Nitto...
I get it but the Toyo Versado is a luxury touring tire, all season, and the Nitto Invo is a high performance summer tire. I own both tires, the Versado on my 99' GS3 and the Invo on my 06' 350Z touring.

Quite different profiles, handling, heat temp thresholds, wear ratings, and tread patterns.

Both are great tires and worth owning. I just want to clear up any misinformation regarding the matter. If you would like to discuss further please PM me so the thread doesn't wander.
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