Mandy

It is time for a new set of tires. I need 215/55/16 V rated.

I have a 98 3.2 sitting on a set of 2001 Acura CL-P Wheels, 16". OEM is 205/60/16, Michelins MXV Plus, $150 a piece, $600 for the set.

I read that Yokohama Avid V4S are good. Just need to know where to find them cheap. The lowest I can get it is $550.00.

Any ideas, suggestions?

Thanks.

BobbY_BigitaL

hey man you can get the Avid V4S at tire rack. for way cheaper than 550. i have them and there great. make sure you call them instead of geting them online so you can get them in V rated.

sonicblue

Here's a tirerack search of that size and rating against Performance All-Seasons. Both the Avid and ContiExtremeContacts are $89/tire. Not sure why you'd need to call.......??

Mikes96TL03CLS

Ya tire prices suck!

nick96acuratl

dont go cheap on tires pay the extra 100 and get some nice tires unless u actualy race with ur car which i doubt it

im getting the new X ice this weekend cant wait ot test them on snow...

slownlow32tl

www.onlinetires.com has some cheap prices i got my bfgoodrich scorchers for about $95 each.

Mandy

Thanks, I can get the AVIDs through Tirerack, including the warranty, delivery @ $ 438.00. Then you have to get it installed for $25 per Tire. Total $538.00.

I can get Tires plus to get them installed, out the door, $550.00.

I still need to look for other cheaper sources.

And yes, do not get cheap with tires, you will regret it.

Get decent tires.

[Ch]amsalot

I just installed the X-Ice (205/60 R16) on my '99 TL. The things handle in the dry almost as well as my all season tires (Nitto NT 450).

They have a square contact patch which appears to be less forgiving than other tires for variations in air pressure-- which is driving me nuts right now since in the morining here in NY we've been in the mid 30's rising to the mid 50's in the afternoon. I suggest you really keep an eye on your pressure and keep it at the optimal psi.

If they handle the snow as well as the dry, these will be the best dedicated winter tire for our TLs!

[Ch]amsalot

Practically anything is better than the ridiculously overpriced MXV4 Plus. Those Yokohama's will kill your OE tires in all conditions-- wet, dry & snow, although their snow performance is typical of all-season tires (i.e., not that good).

If snow performance is not important, consider the Yokohama Avid V4S as well as these:

Falken Ziex ZE-512, only $84 per tire (includes free shipping).

Kumho Ecsta ASX W-speed, $73 each (+ shipping)

If winter traction is important, you should consider instead this tire:

Continental Extreme Contact $89 plus shipping

Personally, if you need descent snow traction and don't drive more than 130mph, I'd skip the "V" rating and go instead with the "H" speed-rated BF Goodrich Traction T/A H. It's the top-rated high-performance tire at Tire Rack, and costs $90 plus shipping.

Finally, if you're willing to gamble on some untested tire that looks incredible, there's also the Avon Tech M550 A/S. They'll run you $83 each plus shipping.

Mandy

Thanks for the suggestion.

This is A town, no snow.

So, I will lean on the Avids, just because they are guaranteed for 60k miles. The Kumhos and Falkens are probably 30K tires.

I love my 3.2 but not really want to be agressive on the road, but still appreciate the look people give me, when they look at my clean and mean looking 3.2.

Funny how people would ask, what year is this? When I say it is a 98, they say, u shitin me.

I love my TL. But would buy the new one if I had $$.

[Ch]amsalot

I think you won't be disappointed with the Avid V4S. They will certainly last longer than the others with proper rotation. Do your first rotation at 4000mi or sooner.

-[Ch]ams

Ken1997TL

Yeah, I also recommend the Avids