Tire Brand Recommendation
06-06-2015, 01:26 AM
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Tire Brand Recommendation
Hello everyone. So this is the first time I am replacing my 2007 TL-S automatic tires. I want to ask what brand has really good 4-season tires, but are not too expensive. I am looking at a list and I just do not know where to start. Thanks.
06-06-2015, 01:55 AM
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You can select "all season," sort by price and read the Tire Rack test and reviews.
Otherwise, go to the Costco website and enter your car info-- Costco will usually have several different choices that are good tires from good brands (Michelin, Bridgestone and sometimes BFGoodrich). The prices are lower than most, but not as low as Tire Rack, or some tire shops if you catch a sale.
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06-06-2015, 05:41 AM
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OP - Will Y is right on in terms of spending some time on tirerack.com. Therenismtons of information to be had there and lots of survey results as well. Also keep in mind there are rebates to be had as well which will help with you overall costs - http://www.tirerack.com/specialoffers/specialoffers.jsp
Do you have any priorities or specific driving characteristics you are looking for? Long life?Road Handling? Noise? The Continental ExtremeContact DWS has been a good overall tire and is being replaced with the ExtremeContact DWS06.
Do you have any priorities or specific driving characteristics you are looking for? Long life?Road Handling? Noise? The Continental ExtremeContact DWS has been a good overall tire and is being replaced with the ExtremeContact DWS06.
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06-07-2015, 06:17 AM
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Regarding you staggered set up: my feeling is you need to go square and not go staggered. It simply doesn't make sense to me when the drive wheels are in the front and it will limit your tire life because you won't be able to rotate properly. That is unless you don't mind having the wider tires on the fron axle half the time.
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06-07-2015, 09:15 PM
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That is like asking "Do you drive to work or bring a lunch." I would advise you the same way and suggest you spend time on tirerack.com doing some research and looking over reviews of various tire manufacturers and more importantly models. No one can blanketly say this manufacturer makes the best tires. Yes there are some top tier manufacturers who have developed good reputations but they still make some model tires that have less than desirable results/satisfaction.
Regarding you staggered set up: my feeling is you need to go square and not go staggered. It simply doesn't make sense to me when the drive wheels are in the front and it will limit your tire life because you won't be able to rotate properly. That is unless you don't mind having the wider tires on the fron axle half the time.
Regarding you staggered set up: my feeling is you need to go square and not go staggered. It simply doesn't make sense to me when the drive wheels are in the front and it will limit your tire life because you won't be able to rotate properly. That is unless you don't mind having the wider tires on the fron axle half the time.
06-07-2015, 09:18 PM
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I will answer the OP's question as I'm not sure my recommendation for tires is available for 18" wheels. I have Uniroyal GTZ tires on my TL and on my vacation 300ZX- love them as the ride and grip is very good, and for $93 per tire shipped to my installation garage (Goodyear), you can't beat them.
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06-10-2015, 06:34 PM
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That is like asking "Do you drive to work or bring a lunch." I would advise you the same way and suggest you spend time on tirerack.com doing some research and looking over reviews of various tire manufacturers and more importantly models. No one can blanketly say this manufacturer makes the best tires. Yes there are some top tier manufacturers who have developed good reputations but they still make some model tires that have less than desirable results/satisfaction.
Regarding you staggered set up: my feeling is you need to go square and not go staggered. It simply doesn't make sense to me when the drive wheels are in the front and it will limit your tire life because you won't be able to rotate properly. That is unless you don't mind having the wider tires on the fron axle half the time.
Regarding you staggered set up: my feeling is you need to go square and not go staggered. It simply doesn't make sense to me when the drive wheels are in the front and it will limit your tire life because you won't be able to rotate properly. That is unless you don't mind having the wider tires on the fron axle half the time.
and remember.. you never want to skimp out on "cheap tires" or get the best deal... money well spent on tires will save your life in the long run..
06-16-2015, 11:56 AM
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Each manufacturer will have rebates some time during the year, so you timing also affects you tire buying decision, or at least affected mine. Costco has a $70 off a set of Michelins, so we went with those this time around after getting poor tread wear on the Continental DW. This time we're putting on Pilot Super Sports instead of the Primacy or A/S 3. These are the 3rd set of tires on the car, so I figured why not try something with more performance to provide better road handling and improved braking distance. The Continental DW were nice for the price, but the sidewalls were significantly softer and didn't feel good with the way the suspension is tuned for the stock Michelins. Michelin PSS have a relatively soft sidewall for a performance tire, so the ride is actually good and close to the Primacy.
Next month Costco will have the Bridgestone rebate.
Next month Costco will have the Bridgestone rebate.
06-16-2015, 02:37 PM
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After going through a winter on the Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's, which are great 3 season tires, I'm looking into the new Continental Extreme Contact DWS06's that are replacing the existing Extreme Contact DWS's. Initial takes by Tire Rack show these to be a substantial improvement over the now obsolete DWS's including firmer sidewalls.
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06-16-2015, 04:52 PM
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After going through a winter on the Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's, which are great 3 season tires, I'm looking into the new Continental Extreme Contact DWS06's that are replacing the existing Extreme Contact DWS's. Initial takes by Tire Rack show these to be a substantial improvement over the now obsolete DWS's including firmer sidewalls.
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06-18-2015, 10:43 AM
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After going through a winter on the Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's, which are great 3 season tires, I'm looking into the new Continental Extreme Contact DWS06's that are replacing the existing Extreme Contact DWS's. Initial takes by Tire Rack show these to be a substantial improvement over the now obsolete DWS's including firmer sidewalls.
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Don't need tires right now, but would certainly consider them.
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