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Old 04-07-09, 07:40 AM
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Hey guys, going to need new tires soon, looking to get something good. Currently I have a set of Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread 205/60/16R H rated. These tires have served me well, and will probably get them again, but wanted to see if there is anything better out there that I should consider?

I was also looking at some Toyo tires, the Versado LX, not sure how those compare?
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The TT's are one of the best in their class. get another set and enjoy. You could try the comfortreads if you are looking for a quieter tire, but you will sacrifice some grip in snow.
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Yea, I think the TT's are def a nice tire. Everyone that has seen them and the tread comment on how "sophisticated" they are. I bought the car used with the tires already on it, and so far I've put on 60,000 km, not sure what the tread was when I got it, but I am pretty sure it's a very durable tire. WHen they say it's rated to 80,000 miles I believe it

I am going to run them down this summer/fall and winter time slap on a new set. The ones at the back don't have very much tread left.
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Highly reccomend Nokian WR G2.
"all weather" tire that has been great in all conditions.
Not the cheapest tire but worth it in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Plum
Highly reccomend Nokian WR G2.
"all weather" tire that has been great in all conditions.
Not the cheapest tire but worth it in my opinion.

Yea I've read a few reviews of those, they seem really good, but I think they are more geared towards winter driving and a lot of snow. Here in TO we don't get that much snow.
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