New Set of Tires Recommendation Please
#1
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New Set of Tires Recommendation Please
I have a 1998 LS400 which is in need of a new set of tires.
What is the best / most affordable type and brand to get? I have no clue about best brands nor how much I should expect to pay. I don't have a lot of money and can't stand being taken advantage of.
Should I get H or V rated tires? I don't see myself going over 110 mph ever under any circumstance.
What is the best / most affordable type and brand to get? I have no clue about best brands nor how much I should expect to pay. I don't have a lot of money and can't stand being taken advantage of.
Should I get H or V rated tires? I don't see myself going over 110 mph ever under any circumstance.
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I see you are looking for a budget tire. While Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Continental would offer the best ride/performance, you get what you pay for.
Continental DSW is a good all season tire
If you go on tirerack, you can check out the Kumho tires.
Remember, All season = Comfort . Summer = hard noisy ride after some thousand miles.
Continental DSW is a good all season tire
If you go on tirerack, you can check out the Kumho tires.
Remember, All season = Comfort . Summer = hard noisy ride after some thousand miles.
#5
Tires are the most important part of your car, you should be concentrating on getting a quality tire rather than a good deal.
Like stated above, Michelin, Continental, Dunlop, Pirelli are all good brands.
Like stated above, Michelin, Continental, Dunlop, Pirelli are all good brands.
#6
I love Michelins, but I have a set of Kumhos on a BMW and they are very good tires in my estimation.
Traction and temperature are both A, but I don't expect to get 50-60,000+ miles from them.
I thiink with tires its a matter of pay me now or pay me later: Better tires wear longer,
if you look at it on a $ per mile basis, they're not *more* expensive, they're cheaper.
But for Michelin expect to pay $120-$160/tire, for Kumhos, probably $70-$90 each.
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Get pricing at tire rack and see if you can get local dealer to match price, even if a little higher,
buying from local guy is better - if the tire gives you problems, or you need flat fixed, balancing, rotation.
Traction and temperature are both A, but I don't expect to get 50-60,000+ miles from them.
I thiink with tires its a matter of pay me now or pay me later: Better tires wear longer,
if you look at it on a $ per mile basis, they're not *more* expensive, they're cheaper.
But for Michelin expect to pay $120-$160/tire, for Kumhos, probably $70-$90 each.
.
Get pricing at tire rack and see if you can get local dealer to match price, even if a little higher,
buying from local guy is better - if the tire gives you problems, or you need flat fixed, balancing, rotation.
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It is not all about speed. Many factors to consider when buying a tire for your car and the intended type of driving. What works well for one may not for another and so it depends what you want-need in tires for your car.
Tire Rack's Tire Tech and Info:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=31
Tire survey results:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/index.jsp
Tire Rack's Tire Tech and Info:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=31
Tire survey results:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/index.jsp
#15
I have Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum XL......no complaints either but it's only been four days.