First pair of summer tires, so I don't have much to compare them to, but they have been phenomenal. I spent a couple weeks online comparing them to other manufacturers (Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, and other types of Continental). Definitely do your research before buying any sort of tire. Ultimately, these specifically were chosen because of their ability to get close to competitors performance without getting close to their price.
I've driven in cooler weather with these and they did alright but I would advise more caution when below 50°f. It's not like they were dangerous by any means, it's just that my traction control kicked in more around this temp. When these tires get warm or you drive in consistent warm weather they are a blast. Super nice handling and braking in dry. I never felt like I was going to loose grip at any point during higher speed corners, but that could also be because I didn't push them to their limit. I tend not to abuse my tires more than needed lol. Wet handling was above average. I never had an issue with hydroplaning at all during Colorado's mysterious summer-long monsoon season this year... They performed as expected and were able to keep good corner grip and hard braking in the wet.
Tread wear has been average I would say. I haven't noticed an absurd amount of wear, nor has it not shown wear at all. I think for spirited driving it is going to last a decent amount of time. And since their price is significantly lower than most of its competitors, I say the wear time is really good.
Overall, this tire has exceeded my expectations. If you're in the market for a relatively affordable summer tire, this is the one. I will definitely be buying these again when necessary, and if you're also looking to get your first set of dedicated summer tires and branch out from all-seasons, give these a try. I don't think you'd be disappointed.
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