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Oh, I purchase my tires from a local distributor, who employs local people. That way I have a real person to complain to if I have a problem with the product he handles. Plus I support the local economy. He also makes road calls.
Pat
I just put on Hakka 1's on both of my cars (2000 Civic and 01 Subaru Forester). I have been using Hakka 10s for the past 10 years. As you know, the Hakka 10's are now made for light trucks only.
I agree, Nokian make some outstanding tires. For northern Michigan (up to 240" of snow each year)I wanted a more aggressive tire tread. Let me know how your Q's work out. The saleperson tried to sell me the Q's, but after using the 10's (great tread), I wanted a similar tire. The 1's also are T rated. Good luck and drive safe.
Dave
The year before I went to Tech Houghton got 360" of snow, sorry I missed that.\
Andrew
Not that far north. Only made it to Marquette.
Now living in the Traverse City area.
Without traction control, I end up fighting my way up (front tires slipping and sliding). This would not be good on long grades. I have another vehicle with traction control. It only reduces the amount of slipping and sliding.
Heng's BFG choice is a good one.
Firestone Firehawk Touring.
I saw Goodyear Regatta's on sale somewhere (NTB?) and they were highly rated by Consumer Reports recently.
Thanks
For 90% on paved roads, family car type situation in New York, whattya guys think? Mostly concerned with as good a handling tire (for an suv) that has m/s ratings and offers the best in highway traction and resistance to hydro. For now, cost is NOT an issue. Michelin LTX M/S the absolute best? Tirerack rates the Bridgestone Dueler H/L as best in class. Local tire guys have said Pirelli Scorpion A/S offers the best traction, although a little noisier than the Michelin's. Anyone have any input on the new Michelin Cross Terrain for suv's? I'd give up some treadlife and some noise if I felt the good wet/dry traction and optimum maneuverability on a set of tires could help make the vehicle (potentially) a bit safer. Comments?thanks.
Eye balling the Michelin cross terrains at tirerack.com, they sure look more like an all season tire than an SUV tire. So I would think that they would work well for your needs. In which case also consider the Michelin X-ones or Pluses.
Steve
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If you can hold out for a while longer, I'd recommend sticking to the stock tire size. This way, you don't need to worry about anything. BTW, the Michelin Cross Terrains are an excellent choice. I've test driven a few Acura MDXs fitted with these tires and they were impressive. Other tires you may want to consider include the Consumer Reports top rated BFgoodrich Long Trail T/A, as well as the Pirelli Scorpion S/T.
Good luck!
Drew
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on a 1999 chevy metro to a 175 65R14 without it rubbing? Has anyone had experience with this fitment? Just hoping I can use tires I already have.Thanks all ")
If the 14" are already mounted, why not put them on the car as a test?
I see that the 175 60R14's will fit but the 175 65R14's might add to much height.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
recommend for me? I just bought a used '98 lexus es 300 with the tire size 205/65/15 V rated.
The original tires that are still on the car (it has 30,000 miles) need to be replaced are Goodyear Eagle GA's. I've been to tirerack.com and people seem to hate this kind of tire.
I live in Los Angeles, so don't need to worry about snow. I don't know who to trust and have been given advice to buy either Michelin Energy Plus or Pilot XGTHY.
What do you suggest? My main desire is to keep this as a luxury sedan, i.e. no noise, long lasting, seldom rains.
Also what's your opinion on me getting a wider tire (they said i could consider a 215/60/15). And also is the V versus H rating a big deal for me? Please give me your definitive choice and cut through the cluttter for a Lexus ES 300.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks again for your help!
I'm biased towards Michelins because they are a quality product and are known for long lasting tires. My personal experience bears this out. You just need to pick the tire model that suits your needs.
As you have read, the energy plus is a luxury touring tire. Smooth ride, acceptably quiet, medium performance. If you are looking for handling then the pilot XGTs are the choice. They probably are a little rougher riding, a little noiser, won't quite last as long but handle a lot better.
My choice is the Michelin X-ones or X-plus. They are very close to the energy plus in ride and handling but will last longer. They only come in a T speed rating which means you shouldn't go over 118 mph on them. The energy plus are available in H and V versions. Some people make a big deal of the speed rating but I find it ludicrous that people think they are going to drive over a 100 mph. But the top handling tires are found with H and V ratings if handling is what you are looking for.
Replacing the Eagle GAs with a more up to date tire will improve your handling. If you are looking for a higher level of handling then consider the 215/60-15.
If you are in need of a replacement tire you may end up with an unmatched set.
Finally, can you guys/gals recommend any good 4 tire/4 wheel packages? Seems like you can save some $$$ this way.
Thanks.
I'm not saying don't do it; I've had custom wheels and high-performance tires on my cars for 10 years. Your car will handle and steer better but it's mostly for looks.
Check out that Miata.net link and the 626 topic rooms here at Edmunds to determine how big you can go. I'm guessing your 14" tires are 195/70 so you may be able to go as big as 225/50-16.
Another idea is to buy a set of aluminum wheels from a 626ES-V6. I'll bet there are sets being sold by people who have ES's and have bought custom wheels. Check out E-Bay or some online auctions. Or ask the local custom wheel/tire shop what they do with the OEM take-offs.
IMO, the X-One is not enough tire for the car. They are great for a 4-cylinder Accord or similar, or if you lived in a part of the nation that got more precip. But the construction of the MXV4 is better suited to the ES300's weight and suspension. In other words, I think the X-One is the basic choice and the MXV4 the optimal choice.
Other tires to look at are the Goodyear Eagle LS, Yokohama AVS db (real quiet tire), Dunlop D60A2 (affordable), Bridgestone Turanza Revo H (50K miles treadlife, xlnt in all weather), Yokohama Avid H4.
My experience with the Eagle GA was terrific but they were on a Dodge Intrepid, not a Lexus. Most people who dis the GA have sporty-performance cars and the tire doesn't match well with Golf GTI's and turbo Volvo's. I found the Eagle GA to work very well in lousy midwestern weather and were an excellent highway tire, if a bit noisy. But I think the replacment price is too expensive and there's alot of competition to consider.
good luck!
Have anyone use this tire in the past? Please share your experience/opinion about it (dry/wet/snow). It will be nice if you can provide a comparison with other all-season tires. Thanks
Chris
Appreciate if someone could share their experience.
I have about 5k of treads left. I currently have dunlop sp4000 215/50/17s' and would like to know what tires would be ideal for my car(or stay with the dunlops). What do anyone think about changing to 225/45/17s'? Would that hurt my car or would it improve handling ? pros and cons would be appreciated!
Your speedometer will read about 2% fast as the new tire will be rotating quicker.
Question I have is...why?
For a "normal" passenger car or minivan, seems to me like a good choice.
After reading Consumer Reports' tire comparo, I decided to go for the BFGs since they performed better on snow and ice. 1000+ kms later, I couldn't be happier with my choice. There is a surpring amount of grip in snow and wet pavement performance is excellent. The ABS intervenes much later now than before.
Drew
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Michael
I bought them at local Firestone for my 98 Chevy Malibu, after reading the glowing user references on the www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/hpas.jsp). Have the same very favorable impression after several months experience.
The Connecticut roads are hilly and often winding, and I am cornering somewhat hard. The 2000/2001 winter (and the late fall) are rather wet. With the SH-30 I do not feel difference between the dry pavement and wet, even very wet (of course, you feel the deep puddles). The tires are also OK with snow, though not outstanding.
On the other hand, my experience is with a car, not a mini-van. Do not know even if the tires are available for your Ventura. You can check it yourself at tirerack.