page 1 of 2 jd power and associates reports pirelli ranks highest in south africa tyre satisfaction for a second consecutive year quality durability ride handling performance are the two primary drivers customer london 14 february 2006 owners new vehicles equipped with tyres report having most satisfying ownership experience according to 2005 original equipment index csi study sm released today retains top spot an overall score 841 based on 1000 point scale five points separate from place michelin 836 rounding out brands performing above industry average bridgestone 815 yokohama 798 total 10 ranked is comprehensive measurement at time purchase identifies four factors that contribute which weighted reflect what important s motorists as follows importance each factor determining