> High-performance tires provide a quicker, crisper steering response and
> a more tenacious grip on dry and wet surfaces than most common tires.


I'm not to sure their better on wet pavement, not all of them anyways.
Besides if people can afford the car then they shouldn't bitch replacement
parts (tires in this case), just like anyone who drives a 4x4 or a soccer
mom suvee better not complain about gas prices. (although in this case the
pot calls the kettle black way to often).

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