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My current tires are Yokohama AVS dB's and they are basically worn out. This time around, I'm looking to focus a little less on quietness/ride comfort and more on grip and responsiveness.
I can get Michelin MXX3's in my size for only $99 a tire (which I understand is a very good price), or I can Toyo Proxes T1-S for about $135/tire. Which would you guys suggest?
Also, the Yoko dB's sucked in the snow, but I could still get from point A to point B if I took my time and didn't go faster than 25mph. It doesn't snow often here, but when it does, how SOL will I be with either of these two summer tires?
TIA
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Frank, I've never driven on Michelins... I have T1-S rubber on my car right now and it rocks. Road noise is minimal even the g/f didn't comment on it. Handling is top notch, besting all tires I've owned short of Hankook's Z2000 autocross rubber  ... That one wasn't for the street though! The T1-S powers through water like it's not even there, great for rain too. Here's one opinion!
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Seconded, I'm on my third set of T1-S cos they're great. Previously had a set of Yokos and the T1-S are much better in the wet. Can't comment on snow performance though.
Paul.
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Full factory RS setup lowered on 17s
K+N 57i, splitfire leads, chipped, full aluminised twin-exit exhaust
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I can tell you right now you don't want to ride on the t1-s in snow...I had mine on for about half of last winter and I was sliding all over the place although they're not intended for snow to begin with..other then the snow I love them..
Brian 1999 Contour SVT Green KKM, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, SHO Shop Y Pipe, Removed Resonator, B&M Edge Shifter, Stainless Grills, Painted Rear Reflector, Green Underbody Neons, JSP Grand Touring Spoiler, Eibach Suspension, 18" Katana Tezzas, Pirelli Rubber, Graphics by http://www.clubconceptz.com brian8064@hotmail.com
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Third on the T1-S. I love mine, have had them for about 4500miles and they are great. One word comes to mind sticky!
They have minimal road noise, look sweet, and have a decent wear rate.
Definately the best tire I have ever bought. Probably will buy another set.
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Fourth!! I will comment on how tight they look as a tire. Tomorrow I will let you know how they are on the road. 
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Thanks a lot guys, I just ordered the T1-S's. I've heard nothing but good things about them. Should be here in about a week 
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Good Choice!!! Did you find a deal, I bought mine for a 100 bucks each from SHMotorsports, they ordered two sets for a project car, but decided to go with a different tire...He was selling them very cheap. I didn't need tires right then(but soon), but they were such a good deal I went ahead and bought them! Have fun
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Thanks, I paid $135 each for them from Victoria Tire. I can't wait for them to arrive. I'm going to have fun next weekend
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