Time for tires..looking these, thoughts?

[Manaz]

Sorry, to clarify - the speed rating is where the "better built" comes in, not the brand.

It is entirely feasible that a W-rated tyre from brand A is better built than a Y-rated tyre from brand B.

 

[Ty Davis]

Interesting. Last summer I hit a c. 2" high ridge in the pavement where a bridge joined the road. My speed was probably either side of 40 MPH. It was hard and loud enough that I wondered if I had dented in my rim and damaged the sidewall. But there was no evidence of any ill effects. And here you hit a pothole going 15 and lose your tire. Existence is mysterious.

I have horrible luck with potholes. Several have already snuck up on me and produced a nasty whack to the wheel/tire assembly. To date, no tire damage. And the wheels remain round and true. I can say without a doubt that the Stinger wheel and tire package is much more robust than what was found on my last 3 BMW’s.
I am impressed.