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Feb 18, 2010 | 05:45 AM

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Cheech129

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I have General Exclaim UHP's and man is it VERY NOISY. I dont think Im going to get it ever again because i drive a lot and the road noise is starting to get to me. As for traction, it's okay but not the greatest. Ive had the tires for about 20k miles.

Feb 26, 2010 | 05:19 AM

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IcecoldtC

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Hey guys, thanks for everyone's responses. I purchased a set of Bridgestone Potenazs GO19 Grid. Paid 114.99 per tire. So far the tires seem good. As for as noise goes, can't really hear them whine. But as I put more mileage on them I'll keep you guys updated on them. I hope they treat me well. They do have a 50,000 mile warranty so... that should keep my wallet safe...

Mar 3, 2010 | 03:52 AM

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Deathwish238

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Originally Posted by IcecoldtC

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to get some new tires for my oem rims. I've been looking at all season and summer tires and wanted to hear some input from you guys here since everyone here drives a tc. I've only experienced the stock tires(Bridgestone Potenzas) so I want to know how others compare.

Here are some of the tires I've been looking at and if anyone has any input/experience/advice about them please do share! : )

Hankook RADIAL K106
General Tire Altimax HP
Hankook VENTUS HR II H405
Kumho ECSTA ASX KU21
Dunlop DUN Direzza DZ101
General Tire EXCLAIM UHP

I've read the reviews that are posted in the thread that has been stickied but not too many reviews are posted. Ive also talked to some of the workers at a couple of auto centers but wanted to hear what the scion owners have to say. So please, educate me! Thanks in advance.

I'm getting some Hankook Ventus V12 Evo. They're better than the stock Potenzas and they're better than PS2s. But they're only $90...sounds too good to be true, but if you look around for reviews people with corvettes and porches love them.

I too have only experienced my stock Potenzas...but the reviews for the Ventus are great.