Looking for four-season tire recommendations

[DieMarthaDie at aol.com]

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In a message dated 6/24/02 8:18:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
David.Ullrich at ferguson.com writes:


> "The HP4 716 High Performance All Season tire offers the best combination of
> quiet ride, handling, wet traction and long mileage, making this tire a
> great high performance value. The HP4 is the first Kumho high performance
> tire engineered from SCCA race tire technology.
> UTQG: 360 A/A"
>
> I have to agree with everything the page said. These tires are great. Very
> quiet, no squealing, handle well (for an all season, no comparing it to the
> Zs on my RX-7), should last a LONG time, and the price is right. Check out
> the site: http://www.kumhousa.com/pages/pcr/pass_hp.htm
>
> Dave

How do they really do in the wet?  Hydroplaning seems to be the biggest
problem I find with most tires.  If they stick in the wet, they often have
problems elsewhere...  Have you driven them in some nasty rain and puddle
weather?

John