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Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa
I was going to try these tires out to replace my aging Yokohama Advans. However when I called up a local tire shop they talked me out of it.
They said they've had several X5 customers return them because of the performance issue. Apparently they're lacking in the grip dept.
They said they install mostly Toyo Proxes STIIs and that no X5 owners has ever complained about them.
I went ahead and ordered Vreds (@perfomaceplus) to see what they're like. Maybe next time we'll have enough feedback to go by. I do want to try the DWS sooner or later.
Another factor, but not that big for me, is the Vreds cost less than the DWS. $189 vs $242. This shop didn't have any problems finding the fronts - though they wanted $260 for them. Its okay to pay more if you're going to get more treadwear or more perfomance.
One universal thing (no matter the brand) that the shop spoke of, and I can confirm with my personal experience, is that the wear ratio for the X is 2 to 1. Meaning you'll go through 2 sets of rears for each set of fronts.
Maybe after the rear vreds wear out, expecting about 10-15K (closer to 10K), I'll try a set of DWS in the rear and see how that goes.
Keep us updated!  |
They grip just as well as the Advan s/t, Proxes, and Diamaris. Where they lose out is initial turn in and transient response. Where they win is in wear resistance, ride comfort, and noise level. Not to mention they kick ass in the wet. Even with Dinan camber plates, they dont turn in as well as the aforementioned tires. Oh well...I guess I'll just have to work a bit harder entering the corners.