from my experience. M/Ts don't last too long and are horendous in the snow and maybe rain. the nittos seem a little more streetable to me but i don't like jap crap. i heard the bfgoodriches don't hook for sh#t. i will admit i bought a set of nittos (off of an ebay private seller) and they aren't too bad. would never purchase them new at full price though. M/T definately have the best name. i have and will continue to buy them new.