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    Countryman S RF Tire Replacement

    Looking to replace the Bridgestone H/P Sport Run Flats on the R60. 225/45-18. I'm looking for a "all season" conventional tire replacement. Under consideration; Michelin Primacy MXV4, Bridgestone Turanza and the Conti ExtremeDWS.
    Parameters: wet traction, ride comfort, noise & mpg
    Any recommendations?

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    The Michelins are an excellent tire. They are a little more expensive than the others, but in my opinion, they are worth it. They are not only the quietest tires in this group, but they also will be the most comfortable. I have the DWSs myself, but that's because they don't make the Michelins in my size. I work at a tire store and can vouch for the great quality of the MXV4 tire. Also, if something goes wrong, Michelin has one of the best warranty programs I know of.
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    Conti ExtremeDWS all the way. They are awsome, sooo much traction wet or dry. By far best tires Ive ever owned. I've had 8 cars in the past and plenty of tires. Just my 2 cents.

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    Bridgestone 970AS is about a half step up from those tires listed, and would perform at a higher level for a little less money than the Turanza. My coworker took his Porsche on the track for three days with the 970AS tires and loved them. They're one of the best all season tires, probably tied with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

    The Conti DWS tires are good, but not quite as sticky as the B'stones or Michelins, and they'll get loud towards the end of their life. But the Contis are about $160/tire versus $200/tire for the other two. I'd recommend all three, but it depends on your price point.
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    Thanks to all for the great feedback. I went with the Michelins. Major improvements in ride comfort and noise. I have noticed a 1.7mpg average improvement. (not a big deal, but it did go up over 2 week periodof city driving)
    For the daily driver and sporadic IMSA/GTP wanna be driver I would highly recommend Michelins.

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