all season performance tires?
01-14-2003, 08:27 AM
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all season performance tires?
Been eyeing the Yokohama AVS dB for a while now.. but recently a host of complaints (on Tirerack and other online tire retailers) regarding its thread life and rapidly decreasing noise performance.
Any suggestions?
I guess the three most paramount tire characteristics I want:
#1-wet handling (ie., hydroplane resistance, braking)
#2-thread life
#3-light snow capability (I have dedicated winter tires)
You may ask why I would want an allseason when I already have snowies, .. it's because I don't want to spend on the added cost of a dedicated summer tire (nor need the capabilities of a full-fledged, summer-only Max Performance tire)
and i like the idea of having all-seasons as a "just in case"
Any suggestions?
I guess the three most paramount tire characteristics I want:
#1-wet handling (ie., hydroplane resistance, braking)
#2-thread life
#3-light snow capability (I have dedicated winter tires)
You may ask why I would want an allseason when I already have snowies, .. it's because I don't want to spend on the added cost of a dedicated summer tire (nor need the capabilities of a full-fledged, summer-only Max Performance tire)
and i like the idea of having all-seasons as a "just in case"
01-15-2003, 08:50 AM
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Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
I'm looking for the same type tire...except for the snow (I'm in Houston) and also require a QUIET TIRE in addition to those mentioned above.
I was thinking of Continental ContiTouring Contact CH95
Size:225/45-17..ONLY $78 at TIRE RACK
the back..245/45/17 only $108
these tires are std on the 03 E320
I was thinking of Continental ContiTouring Contact CH95
Size:225/45-17..ONLY $78 at TIRE RACK
the back..245/45/17 only $108
these tires are std on the 03 E320
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01-15-2003, 09:12 AM
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Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
also looking for an ECONOMICAL TIRE.....
Luke - what's wrong with those Continental's ??
Crappy or ???
what brand is SP Sport A2 & SP Sport 5000 ???
Luke - what's wrong with those Continental's ??
Crappy or ???
what brand is SP Sport A2 & SP Sport 5000 ???
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01-15-2003, 11:18 AM
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SP SPort is Dunlop....
I have the Michelin A/S on my stock 17's and they were really nice and get great tread life. I'm actually going to sell these wheels if you are interested.
Just from my experience I'd say the Mich A/S is top of the line, but they are the most exspensive as well.
Cya
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I have the Michelin A/S on my stock 17's and they were really nice and get great tread life. I'm actually going to sell these wheels if you are interested.
Just from my experience I'd say the Mich A/S is top of the line, but they are the most exspensive as well.
Cya
Jeremy
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01-16-2003, 04:03 PM
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2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited
Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
RE950
SP Sport A2
SP Sport 5000
Pilot Sport A/S
RE950
SP Sport A2
SP Sport 5000
Pilot Sport A/S
I've also been reading really good reviews of the Sumitomo HTR+. I'll probably get a set for my mom's car when it needs new tires.
I'm riding on Toyo FZ-4's, which are pretty good as well.
