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I wanted to post an update regarding my purchase 1 year ago of the 275/45-19 Michelin Latitude Tour HP's. If you have been following the weather here in north Texas you know we got blasted the first of this week and many folks are just getting out today. We have fortunately been able to get out all week to go places we needed to go, like the hospital to bring my mother-in-law home. These tires are nothing short of amazing on ice and snow, and the Cayenne impresses everyone who rode in it this week! So if you are in town for the Big Game let me know and we'll go for a spin!

Tim in Ft Worth

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Sweet Z-car in the garage!

Thanks, KP! it really is! I had it turboed back in '98 and it is my track/road car. We run down at Motorsport Ranch as often as possible. I had a red '72 240 I sold for way too cheap a few years back. I've had this '78 since March 1978. Can't even think about ever selling it!

Tim in Ft Worth

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Hi Tim -- your post was timely -- this past Saturday I had a set of Latitude Tour HP's (275/45/19") installed and so far they are great. Quiet, track and handle well. That said, I have not pushed them -- and I tend to be a moderate driver.

My local dealer had them in stock and came close to the Tire Rack cost. I know I paid more, but the dealer has the proper equipment.

Have not driven in snow yet but will check back in after I do. Before these tires I was on summer tires which were a bit squirrely in light snow and cold weather.

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Hi Tim -- your post was timely -- this past Saturday I had a set of Latitude Tour HP's (275/45/19") installed and so far they are great. Quiet, track and handle well. That said, I have not pushed them -- and I tend to be a moderate driver.

My local dealer had them in stock and came close to the Tire Rack cost. I know I paid more, but the dealer has the proper equipment.

Have not driven in snow yet but will check back in after I do. Before these tires I was on summer tires which were a bit squirrely in light snow and cold weather.

A bit squirrely to say the least!! I was stranded on a set of P Zeros up in Angel Fire in October 2009 after a flash 14" overnight snowfall. Had to wait for the plow to clear the road; problem was no one knew we were up there! I don't see that happening again.You will love those tires!

Tim in Ft Worth

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Funny timing -- today a few inches of snow arrived on Mt. Tam (Marin County, Ca) which is very unusual. Got an early start and headed-up the mountain roads around dawn and the tires were great in the snow, slush and heavy rain. Overall I'm very pleased. Take care.

Hi Tim -- your post was timely -- this past Saturday I had a set of Latitude Tour HP's (275/45/19") installed and so far they are great. Quiet, track and handle well. That said, I have not pushed them -- and I tend to be a moderate driver.

My local dealer had them in stock and came close to the Tire Rack cost. I know I paid more, but the dealer has the proper equipment.

Have not driven in snow yet but will check back in after I do. Before these tires I was on summer tires which were a bit squirrely in light snow and cold weather.

A bit squirrely to say the least!! I was stranded on a set of P Zeros up in Angel Fire in October 2009 after a flash 14" overnight snowfall. Had to wait for the plow to clear the road; problem was no one knew we were up there! I don't see that happening again.You will love those tires!

Tim in Ft Worth

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