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Old 10-29-2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RGX5
Sorry, not that simple, otherwise the latitude would be better than the Diamaris so why offer both from the same company, especially in the same price range. That traction rating is relative, very broad range can be a A. Using the example above, every all season tire is a compromise. The Diamaris is less so due to it's summer only rating, and I would assume that it's a better dry grip, turn in, handling etc tire. To what degree is up for debate. But it is aimed for the performance SUV market for max performnance. The latitude is compromised by it's all season performance (rubber must remain softer at low temps, must be able to handle at least light snow, has to do well in rain, max grip is down on the list. Trust me through, we never come close to a tires potential on the street. Ask anyone who has participated in a track day. What these tires do for untimate grip is amazing. The higher treadwear tire may be the right choice for most folks. Again, just my opinion.
WE are way off topic here, but appreciated non the less, however copmaring a all season is not the same. the proxies is a high performance tire like the diamar, and still has a higer tread wear, that is quite different then comparing to the latitude.
but in any case I jsut wanted to know if anyone had any comments on the tire difference if they used it or something else equivelent.
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