Which tires to get? Need feedback!
11-05-2009, 01:30 PM
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11-05-2009, 03:28 PM
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all weather preferences?
this is an informative thread. thanks to all posters. any preferences for all weather for slushy cold weather in mid atlantic states? thank you all.
11-05-2009, 05:17 PM
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11-06-2009, 06:17 AM
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^ They were a little over $700 for the set this past Spring from Town Fair if memory serves.
Yes, they were stock 225x45 as my plan is to install my rims on my daughter's Mazda6 when her snow tires come off next Spring and get myself some larger rims and 255x40 T1R's. I just love hand-me-down procurements. Win-win.
^^ For all-weather/season I don't think you can beat Michelin Pilot Sport or Goodyear Eagle GT or F1.
Yes, they were stock 225x45 as my plan is to install my rims on my daughter's Mazda6 when her snow tires come off next Spring and get myself some larger rims and 255x40 T1R's. I just love hand-me-down procurements. Win-win.
^^ For all-weather/season I don't think you can beat Michelin Pilot Sport or Goodyear Eagle GT or F1.
11-07-2009, 11:13 AM
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Try TireRack.com and look at the survey results for high-end all-season tires. I live in N. California, so no need to put AS tires on. C&D recently tested Michelin winter tires in this month's issue.
11-07-2009, 11:32 AM
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If your looking for a great deal on tires, check out onlinetires.com. They really are the lowest priced anywhere and their shipping rates are extremely low.
11-08-2009, 03:00 PM
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I'm leaning towards Toyo Proxes 4. They seem like the best bang for the buck.
11-08-2009, 03:36 PM
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Yeah definitely pays to get price quotes from at least a few places.
11-08-2009, 04:14 PM
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Kumho SPT's
No complaints for the street, but for the track, I am realy disapointed. By lap 3 at Willow, tires were squeeling like a pig and traction was gone. really twitchy. made several air pressure adjustments with little help when tires got hot. Tire Rack gives them high marks. ultra performance premiun.. guess not. two hundred miles on tires ...$50..each
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I was running BFG g force and never had any road noise and they were good in the corners too. Thats what i would go with if i wasnt running the bridgestones i get for free
12-15-2009, 04:37 PM
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I've had mine for 2 weeks - not a lot of time for a comprehensive review. They are terrific in wet and dry, but haven't had them on snow yet. They are quieter than the Kumhos that were on the car when I bought it. The only word that describes the difference is more nimble. The Kumhos were summer tires with very little tread left in the rear, but they grabbed the pavement like nothing else. I don't get the same hugging the pavement sensation from the Michelins, but they seem faster and my commuting mileage is up from 16 to 18 mpg (but that's still a very small sample group over only 2 weeks). Tirerack rates the Michelins very highly, but I got them at Costco for convenience (and the $70 off special in Dec.).
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Quick update, I'm still getting 18 mpg on the commute (still less than a handful of fillups, I'll keep checking it). Didn't really want to mess with the snows we've had in MD, but when I had to drive on it the tires were okay. Still love the nimble feeling that I have on dry or wet.
01-09-2010, 03:55 PM
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Just got some Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s for $1000 installed. Much better than the stock tires (obviously), but I've never purchased new tires before, so I have no comparison.
The RE-11s are great!
The RE-11s are great!
01-10-2010, 01:52 PM
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all seasons for snow/ice/cold temps in MD
after considering the recommendations from TireRack (those guys really know their business) and the posts on this terrific site, I ordered and installed Dunlop SP Sport Signature tires, 225/18. I live in MD where we don't get deep snow but we just got slammed with 21 inches and lots of ice and now another small 2 inches this week. the tires grip very well on the frozen wet, and on cold road surface it sticks well too. i am very impressed with the Sport Signatures and recommend them.
02-04-2010, 11:23 PM
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Seriously.. FML..
^ They were a little over $700 for the set this past Spring from Town Fair if memory serves.
Yes, they were stock 225x45 as my plan is to install my rims on my daughter's Mazda6 when her snow tires come off next Spring and get myself some larger rims and 255x40 T1R's. I just love hand-me-down procurements. Win-win.
^^ For all-weather/season I don't think you can beat Michelin Pilot Sport or Goodyear Eagle GT or F1.
Yes, they were stock 225x45 as my plan is to install my rims on my daughter's Mazda6 when her snow tires come off next Spring and get myself some larger rims and 255x40 T1R's. I just love hand-me-down procurements. Win-win.
^^ For all-weather/season I don't think you can beat Michelin Pilot Sport or Goodyear Eagle GT or F1.
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02-06-2010, 10:50 AM
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02-06-2010, 11:32 AM
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02-06-2010, 05:36 PM
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It depends on your true driving style... I got the general UHPs on sale from tire rack. Never hydroplaned, great wet traction and much much quieter than my OEM bridgestones.
Until that point I was very pleased.
I then took them autocrossing. Lets just say that they sucked. Big Time. If you autocross or track your car with street tires, stay away.
They have lasted a very long time with good tread wear. I got them for cheap, so you're good there...
Honestly, it just depends on what you're looking for.
Until that point I was very pleased.
I then took them autocrossing. Lets just say that they sucked. Big Time. If you autocross or track your car with street tires, stay away.
They have lasted a very long time with good tread wear. I got them for cheap, so you're good there...
Honestly, it just depends on what you're looking for.