All-Season Tires? Which are the best?
10-06-2002, 04:15 PM
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All-Season Tires? Which are the best?
Anyone have any really good luck with an all season tire that can handle decently in light snow and relatively well in the summer?
10-06-2002, 11:41 PM
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You should include:
wheel size?
application (car type)?
your geographic location?
range of ALL of the seasons..
Because you know, the best all-season tire for Arizona is a Z-rated Michelin Pilot Sport
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wheel size?
application (car type)?
your geographic location?
range of ALL of the seasons..
Because you know, the best all-season tire for Arizona is a Z-rated Michelin Pilot Sport
P
10-06-2002, 11:58 PM
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Climate is midwest, West Michigan to be more exact. Where a few inches of snow and freezing temperatures are common 3-5 months of the year.
Tire size would be 205/65/15's for a front wheel drive car. I'm actually looking for replacements for a friend's Lexus ES300.
Anybody have luck with any all-seasons for that size before?
Tire size would be 205/65/15's for a front wheel drive car. I'm actually looking for replacements for a friend's Lexus ES300.
Anybody have luck with any all-seasons for that size before?
10-07-2002, 07:49 PM
#6
Originally posted by peet
You should include:
wheel size?
application (car type)?
your geographic location?
range of ALL of the seasons..
Because you know, the best all-season tire for Arizona is a Z-rated Michelin Pilot Sport
P
You should include:
wheel size?
application (car type)?
your geographic location?
range of ALL of the seasons..
Because you know, the best all-season tire for Arizona is a Z-rated Michelin Pilot Sport
P
10-07-2002, 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Bridgestone RE950!!! They are the BEST all season tires that I've ever driven. Quiet! Smooth!
DO NOT buy Pirelli P7000 Supersport, they are the WORST tires around.
Bridgestone RE950!!! They are the BEST all season tires that I've ever driven. Quiet! Smooth!
DO NOT buy Pirelli P7000 Supersport, they are the WORST tires around.
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10-08-2002, 02:04 AM
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Originally posted by newsguy
I've also heard great things about the Bridgestone's. Have you or anyone else heard anything good or bad about any of the Kumho-all season's?
I've also heard great things about the Bridgestone's. Have you or anyone else heard anything good or bad about any of the Kumho-all season's?
Well, not every Bridgestone's all-seasons are good, its just the RE950 is above the rest.
10-09-2002, 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
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10-17-2002, 09:12 AM
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If you live in an area with seasons, which mean snow and temperatures below 40F for quite some time, dont go for the compromise at all.
The question of the tire construction is not only the tread pattern, but much more the material composition. Snow tires require softer material for lower temperatures to create enough grip. However in summer they even get softer and act like an eraser and wear out quickly on dry (warm) roads.
The summer tire has a harder material composition which is to hard for winter driving to create enough grip.
My opinion is: consider the value of your health, the value of the car and the cost for an extra set of snow tires ---then you will know what to do :-))
The question of the tire construction is not only the tread pattern, but much more the material composition. Snow tires require softer material for lower temperatures to create enough grip. However in summer they even get softer and act like an eraser and wear out quickly on dry (warm) roads.
The summer tire has a harder material composition which is to hard for winter driving to create enough grip.
My opinion is: consider the value of your health, the value of the car and the cost for an extra set of snow tires ---then you will know what to do :-))
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10-21-2002, 01:31 PM
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I'll second Bamberger -- if your friend can swing it, get a set of dedicated winter tires and a set of summer tires. Makes the biggest difference in the world.
Having said that, I run on all-season tires because I live in an apartment in NYC and have no storage space to speak of. In addition to the Bridgestone RE950, I've also heard good things about the Sumitomo HTR+, Dunlop SP5000, Dunlop SP A2, and the Michelin XGTH4. Check 'em out at Tire Rack.
Having said that, I run on all-season tires because I live in an apartment in NYC and have no storage space to speak of. In addition to the Bridgestone RE950, I've also heard good things about the Sumitomo HTR+, Dunlop SP5000, Dunlop SP A2, and the Michelin XGTH4. Check 'em out at Tire Rack.
