Everything is getting more expensive and paying 20% more for tires is annoying. Although it was a pretty good tire and I don't notice any problems in the rain like someone else said, I only use one at the moment. It's in front and the wet starts were as good as I could have expected. So far I have no complaints and if it's still the best "price" when I'm ready for more I will buy again. I prefer Sumitomo because I think they look a little better but after using them I wouldn't pay more for them.