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Originally Posted by nssracer
...I noticed they ride much smoother than the Toyos. So today Im thinking of replacing the rear tires to match the Michilens...
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Typically, changes to shocks/tires in the rear are far, far less noticeable than in the front. Unless you need to replace the rear tires, I would not do it simply for the sake of a potentially undetectable ride difference.
As you have discovered, there are reasons to run the high priced brands like Michelin. A tire is not just a tire.
You might also consider replacing the front shocks with a brand that has a softer compression stroke valving (like Koni). That too might make yet another big ride difference. Bilsteins tend to have equal compression/extension valving.
with the Bridgestone 280's that we installed a few years ago. About 40k on front tires. I took a good look at them the other day with front tires free to rotate. No cupping or edging and minimal wear. No reason to rotate so will leave them alone. I do notice that they retain some rocks because of the tread design.
Tom, Patty, Hannah "The Big Dog" and Abby Kat, Indianapolis, Indiana 
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