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Old 12-11-2014, 12:12 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
Because it's arguable whether or not spending >$800 on rubber is actually worth two seconds/lap around a racetrack to the average enthusiast. Let alone if they are even capable of extracting the full 2 seconds given they are likely several seconds off the maximum pace of the Michelin Primacy's.

There is no question in my mind that the weak link in the handling is the stock tire. I don't expect to get too many people to disagree with that point on this forum. The rear tires seem to break loose all the time in sharp cornering with throttle applied.

I will wait, however, until the stock tires wear out. Still, have you noticed that the Primacy tire ($182 each "on special" at Tire Rack) costs more than the Pilot Super Sport ($135 each, regular price at Tire Rack)? Why on earth would you pay more for a less grippy replacement tire? Certainly, I plan to upgrade then. Others may want to replace their tires now and the cost may not matter to them.
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