Time for new tires
10-01-15, 08:21 AM
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Time for new tires
I did a search for tires on this forum. It's amazing how many threads came up that had nothing to do with tires. I'm at 18K and the outer threads is pretty worn down. I know nothing about tires and would appreciate some help. I drive in LA which means rough roads. Do some spirited driving when I can. Should I just get replacements of what came with the car? Is there anything better? Any benefit in having the dealer replace them? I suspect not. Does anybody use Tire Rack or one of those types places? Thanks in advance.
10-01-15, 09:04 AM
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Dont go to dealership for tires, go on tire rack website, find the brand of tires you want then print the list out take it to local discount tires store, discount tires would match or beat the price. Price = cost of tires + shipping charge from tire rack)
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10-01-15, 08:30 PM
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There's other tires out there too. Internet people love their PSS though. 
Hankook V12's are solid DD tires, arguably more comfortable than PSS, and much cheaper. Pretty much any max/extreme performance tire would be a good option. Keep in mind that most will not ride as comfortably as the OEM's (performance or comfort, not really both). Dunlop, bridgestone, Michelin, continental, Goodyear, etc. all have solid options. Can't go wrong really!
Hankook V12's are solid DD tires, arguably more comfortable than PSS, and much cheaper. Pretty much any max/extreme performance tire would be a good option. Keep in mind that most will not ride as comfortably as the OEM's (performance or comfort, not really both). Dunlop, bridgestone, Michelin, continental, Goodyear, etc. all have solid options. Can't go wrong really!
10-02-15, 05:43 AM
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Thanks everyone for the tips. @sdotk - you really think you could get to 30K? The outside thread on mine are worm but the center thread or main thread still looks to have considerable life left. @ExSrAaron - the Michelin PSS have been favorites fro years. I think an Acura I bought came with them and it was a big selling point for some people.
It looks like they have the Max and the ZP. Aren't the back tires a different size? How do you compensate for that?
The Hankooks are considerably less money. Could the difference be in the name -- paying a premium for "Michelin".
It looks like they have the Max and the ZP. Aren't the back tires a different size? How do you compensate for that?
The Hankooks are considerably less money. Could the difference be in the name -- paying a premium for "Michelin".
Last edited by Glashub; 10-02-15 at 05:52 AM.
10-02-15, 06:53 AM
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Michelin PSS. I personally have Continental DW's which are a little cheaper and pretty awesome as well after 5000 miles. PSS at the time were sold out on tirerack and locally.
10-02-15, 10:54 AM
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Thanks for the input everyone. @Toh - I know how brands leverage extra margin off the equity in their brand. Sometimes there is a genuine value add but mostly one is paying extra for the name.