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Review 4 of 4 Year / Model Reviewed: 1993 Nissan Altima GLE Strengths: -Price is hard to beat when compared to store retailers and there offerings -Excellent highway cruiser -Low tire noise emitted into cabin at cruising speeds (For me that's between 65-80 MPH) -Good handling and predictable step-out at tires limits -Treadwear rating has proven itself, my tires have about 28,000 miles. Accept for the front two which have occured numerous peel-outs and higher than suggested entrance and exiting corner speeds.(On public roads I might add)Which has lead too premature rounding on the edges, now partially rectified by a rotation. Weaknesses: -Wet weather handling is decent, better at full rain conditions than at a light spraying. -I have noticed when making 90 degree turns from a full stop in wet weather, the tire slips for traction even with moderate throttle tip-in( More prone in light rain also) Summary: In the end I would have to say for the price paid, $292.00($47 ea. plus S&H,taxes,mounting & balancing) Discount Tire direct fee of $242 and dealer installation $50. These tires give you the best bang for your buck! They serve as a good compromise between handling and comfort. They come with an HR speed rating and a pretty good treadwear rating.( In hopes not to incriminate myself, lets just say that at 120 MPH you better trust that 5" or so contact patch.) Similar Products Used: When the car was first alloted to me it came equipped with BFGoodrich Touring T/A. The T/A did not handle nearly as well in dry or wet conditions. This may be due to the fact the tires already had seen half there tire life.
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