Mike,
I realize that I am taking a chance here... but here goes. Only because you live in Colorado am I posting this response. A bit further into this thread, I introduce myself as having a financial allegiance to the Green Diamond Tire product. Well, I do because I believe in it so strongly... I purchased the retail internet rights and also have licensed the distribution rights for the western US. So, flame me if you must, but this is a product that makes so much sense on a number of fronts... and I will take my chances just this once and not post such a blatant promotion again.
-they are called 'Green' Diamond because they are a recycled product... using only premium casings that must pass ISO9000 level inspections for quality
-they are remanufactured in Sweden (again to ISO9002 standards)
-they are used by the Swedish law enforcement on their interceptors
-the technology and process of embedding the silicon carbide granules into the tread was invented in Iceland and the patent is international protected.
-Iceland is home to one of the most 'green' and environmentally responsible societies and with governing bodies that are among the most demanding in caring for their environment's natural resources.
-independent testing ranks the Green Diamond Tire far ahead of the 'major' tire manufactureres by 32%... and we are talking BS Blizzak, Nokia/Nokkian Hakks, Gislaved NFIIs, Mich Alpins... all the quality niche brands.
There is starting to be a sizable 'buzz' about these tires on various groups and forums. The website URL is easy enough to find, yet I am nearly finished with a complete re-write of the site to bring it current with contemporary standards and features... but for now it is somewhat informative.
The real testimonials come from the folks that bought a set because the 'price was right for an experiment' and have become walking/talking billboards for the product.
To-date, there has been no advertising budget as these tires now sell-out within weeks of entering the US. For Mike's 924, I do not have any 195s but I do have only 8- 205/65R15s in the Icelander tread pattern and they sell for about $80.00 each. I you are interested and you live in the Denver metro area, I will be pleased to meet w/you and show/sell these tires to you personally.
Whoa- that may have been over-the-top. I will apologize for the lengthy post and stop now.
Regards to all.
Rich Gostenik President Green Diamond Tire - West Green Diamond Tire / E-Commerce
303.808.7280 (mobile)
I live in Colorado so I need to have a good all year tire with decent handling as I participate in PCA events.
Thoughts??
Mike