I just got a 1997 TL with stock 15" rims on it. Unfortunately, the moron who owned the car before me put crap for tires on the car. Anyway, I need all your opinions on the brand of tires I should slap on there. My Acura mechanic swears by Michelins (he has a 2001 TL), but I have heard otherwise. Right now, I am in no position to get rims, so I'll stick with the classy 15's. It's got 205/60/15 on there -- should I get 215 width instead with a 55 or 50 wall? Thanks for the input.

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1997 2.5 TL Premium - 100% Stock
1976 Camaro Type LT

 

go with 215/55/15 and try to find Bridgestone Potenza RE730's

 

Your are going to trust and buy Bridgestones after they purposly put defects into their tires and killed 146 people?

I wouldn't, even if they did kill some SUV drivers :P

 

Bridgestone bought Firestone, and unfortunately inherited their problems. This was probably a very bad move. Bridgestone tires are very high quality. The RE730's are made in Japan. The quality problems were only those made in the USA by a Firestone factory.

I've bought 4 Bridgestones and 2 Firestones since the whole crisis began, no regrets. All made in Japan

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2000 3.2 TL, Paper maps.
Naples Gold / Parchment.
225/55ZR-16 RE730s on OEM alloys.
205/55QR-16 Alpins on steel wheels w/covers (winter).

Pictures

1999 CR-V EX 4WD Auto White
1992 MR-2 5-Speed T-Tops 2.2L, Greddy SP S/S Exhaust

 

The Potenza RE730's are awesome tires at a great price!

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2001 Black/Black CL Type S
Comptech springs, headers PIAA 19169 road lamps Solaris 9005 High Beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/ZR17 tires
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1192826&a=8788545

 

i dont think they come in 215/55/15, check with tirerack.

 

Your a braver man then me Einstein...
I refuse to buy tires that have killed people. Not to mention they knew they were killing people and then covered it up.

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Hmmmm...that is very interesting. I do agree that Bridgestone inherited Firestone's problems. The two are quite different. It is like saying "Don't buy a MB because Chryslers are lesser quality". I am still undecided on which tires to get. The big reason I would consider Michelin's is because of their higher compound quality. I am more interested in road noise and feeling those little annoying bumps, which Michelin's apparently reduce both. Thanks for the opinions so far.

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1997 2.5 TL Premium - 100% Stock
1976 Camaro Type LT

 

It's a much more complicated story than that. I've taken a lot of interest in this story, and Firestone has certainly been irresponsible.

The vehicle manufacturer must take some of the responsibility... putting off-road style tires on a vehicle that most people will overload, underinflate, and drive faster than they were intended for. These cars should come stock with passenger-car tires, and off-road style tires as an option only.

Also, people who operate these cars the way they do should take some of the responsibility.

I partially agree with your opinion, and don't blame you for it at all. The only reason I bought Firestone tires for my MR-2 was because the previous owner put two brand new ones on the other axle. SH-30's, speed rated passenger tires made in Japan. If I had to replace all four, I wouldn't have gone Firestone.


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2000 3.2 TL, Paper maps.
Naples Gold / Parchment.
225/55ZR-16 RE730s on OEM alloys.
205/55QR-16 Alpins on steel wheels w/covers (winter).

Pictures

1999 CR-V EX 4WD Auto White
1992 MR-2 5-Speed T-Tops 2.2L, Greddy SP S/S Exhaust