[Drivesthebeast]

You should talk to a Bridgestone/Firestone dealership. If you want, you could talk to Main-west Firestone/Bullas Automotive in west Hamilton...1(905) 527-2991. You'll likely end up talking to Rob or to Rick (the owner) when you call. I had a look at the website for the tires, and the Fuzion ZRi looks like a combination of the Bridgestone Potenza RE 950, 730, and SO-2 tires. As far as I know, they have the same dual-tread compound, and UNi-T AQ technologies as Bridgestones tires. I'm seriously considering them since I've had Bridgestone Products on my 1st two cars, and my parents have had them on their last 2 cars too, and they absolutely rule in the rain, and their grip actually increases when they wear. Besides the Fuzion tires, you could buy the Bridgestone Potenza RE050-A, but they are over $325 each installed. Guess there's always the good old Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712's, but besides them, there's not many companies out there that make the correct size tires for our application. I think I'm gonna take a serious look at the Fuzion's myself, especially considering that they are only $175.00 each installed for a 215/45 WR17, and my last pair of Potenza RE 950, 205/60 HR15's cost me $160.00 each installed. If you think the guy up where you are is full of crap, then talk to Rob down at Main-west Firestone in Hamilton. He won't steer you wrong. B)