[randywebb]

Where are the S-03's in all this?

Tires involve compromises - ultimate grip often means a sharp breakaway with little feedback to tell you exactly when that will happen. To follow up on Jack's comments -- for the street, I would like gradual breakaway and really good "feel" rather than ultimate grip.

Then there's the whole width vs. hydorplaning issue.

At one time, dry grip and wet grip were inversely related! Todd Serota & I talked about that at one time (not sure where - it might be on Rennlist archives or maybe it was in person so no record). The upshot was that he thinks that is no longer an issue.

But you will really really need to think hard about where you will drive & how, to select the best tire for you. And in a few years, the tire technology will change...

I agree re the tire rack tests. Another huge problem is that the vast majority of posts tout a huge improvement with x new tire -- BUT the poster is erring by comparing x with a tire that is several years old -- and therefore has hardened appreciably.