Another Tire Question/Issue
03-26-09, 08:17 AM
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Thanks G. Money not an issue. Just trying to go through all the different + & -of a new set. Reading here and checking reviews and ratings at TR. Thanks for the suggestions. Helps out a bunch.
12-23-09, 05:45 PM
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Follow up On Toyo Versado's
illini19 - The exact same thing happened to me here in Chicago. I won't mention the dealer. I had Ashland Tire check it out and they were able to patch the tire from the inside and the car rode fine. Since then, I have replaced the loud, rough riding Dunlop run flats with a set of Toyo Versado LX's. About $810 OTD. Performed great in the snow this past winter and its great to have a smoother, quieter, ride.
Anyhow, do you still recommend these tires now?
12-23-09, 06:14 PM
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I am tire shopping to replace the same Dunlop Run Flats with regular tires. One of 3 tire shops I have visited for quotes, suggested the Toyo Versado as his top recommendation a $240/tire with a 40K treadlife warranty & 30-days/500 mile trial period. With mount, balance, old tire disposal fee, nitrogen fee, & tire protection, the total quote is $1211.00. Of course, I like your price of $810 much better, but not sure I'm comparing apples to apples.
Anyhow, do you still recommend these tires now?
Anyhow, do you still recommend these tires now?
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12-24-09, 02:23 PM
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Super Buy Tires - Follow UP
$240 a tire is ridiculous i have 285/25-22 falkens that cost that much go to superbuytires.com and check out all the different tires and prices they have. I have found them to be fairly reasonable Here is the site for your tire; http://superbuytires.com/tires/model/Toyo/Versado/
Oh well, it still helps put the quotes I received thus far into perspective.
12-29-09, 08:27 AM
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I am tire shopping to replace the same Dunlop Run Flats with regular tires. One of 3 tire shops I have visited for quotes, suggested the Toyo Versado as his top recommendation a $240/tire with a 40K treadlife warranty & 30-days/500 mile trial period. With mount, balance, old tire disposal fee, nitrogen fee, & tire protection, the total quote is $1211.00. Of course, I like your price of $810 much better, but not sure I'm comparing apples to apples.
Anyhow, do you still recommend these tires now?
Anyhow, do you still recommend these tires now?
12-29-09, 04:49 PM
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Sorry, but DUH! The Dunlop runflats are horrible. ANYTHING would feel super nice compared to them. I got rid of the Dunlop runflats on my GS after just a couple of weeks of teeth-jarring ride.
12-30-09, 06:28 AM
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$810 for Toyo tirers? ouch. And you put nitrogen in it ??????
12-30-09, 07:55 AM
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Toyo Versado LX for $810 Installed: Toyo Proxes T1R's Any Good?
It must be the area I live in DC suburb where businesses think everyone has a money tree & inflate their prices. I have received very few total price quotes below $1K & they were either for the Continental DWS or the Bridgestone Pole Positions via Tire Rack w/Merchant installation @ $982 + tax + alignment cost.
A local tire & svc shop did give me a total pkg (install/road hazard/lifetime rotation/balance/alignment/taxes) quote of $1110.00 on a set of Toyo "Proxes T1R's". Have you heard any pros/cons on these Toyo's.
Of course, shortly after you recommended the Toyo Versado LX's, others posted warnings to stay away from Toyo tires in general, claiming they (like the Continentals) wear out fast & don't live up to their treadlife quotes.
Geez, 3 yrs ago it was easier deciding on which car to buy than it is to buy tires. ( - :
01-02-10, 08:02 AM
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Getting back to the topic of tires: I do believe now that the Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS tire is a completely different animal from the same name (without "DWS") tire that I bought 3 years ago, and that wore out very fast. The tread looks completely different, the treadwear rating is much higher, and the new tires have a very long treadwear warranty. I have now researched these tires, and will likely buy them to replace the runflat crap on my new 2007 GS. There are several online places that sell these tires for $131 each. These tires are on backorder everywhere, but I'm not in a big hurry.
01-02-10, 09:44 AM
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All Season Tires Search
We live in the same area (I'm in Herndon), and I absolutely agree with this sentiment. I almost never buy anything expensive locally. My last four cars were all purchased from far out of state. My 2007 GS450h I bought from a dealer in Long Island, New York. My new / preowned 2007 GS450h I just bought from a wholesaler in Dallas, Texas. Each time I have saved $5,000 - $7,000 over local dealers' prices.
Getting back to the topic of tires: I do believe now that the Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS tire is a completely different animal from the same name (without "DWS") tire that I bought 3 years ago, and that wore out very fast. The tread looks completely different, the treadwear rating is much higher, and the new tires have a very long treadwear warranty. I have now researched these tires, and will likely buy them to replace the runflat crap on my new 2007 GS. There are several online places that sell these tires for $131 each. These tires are on backorder everywhere, but I'm not in a big hurry.
Getting back to the topic of tires: I do believe now that the Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS tire is a completely different animal from the same name (without "DWS") tire that I bought 3 years ago, and that wore out very fast. The tread looks completely different, the treadwear rating is much higher, and the new tires have a very long treadwear warranty. I have now researched these tires, and will likely buy them to replace the runflat crap on my new 2007 GS. There are several online places that sell these tires for $131 each. These tires are on backorder everywhere, but I'm not in a big hurry.
What's up neighbor!?! I'm in South Riding, but work in Reston/Herndon area. Weve probably past one another a few tires on Eldin, Rte 28 of Ffax Cty Parkway a few times
Anyhow about the tires seach. My wallet is pushing me toward the Bridgestones (high end) or Conti's (low end) of the money scale. On Wed I received a written quote from the Tire Plus (McLearen Blvd) on the Bridgestones Pole Positions (245/40-18) for $199.99/ea, a total of $1065.00 (tax incl) w/lifetime balance/rotation & road hazard warranty incl. Alignment cost starts at $75 (6/mo & 6k mi warranty), a 1 yr alignment package ($99 I think) or $140 (3yrs & 36K mi warranty).
Per the quotes I have received, Tire Plus beats Tire Rack's online price of $191/tire when you add the $41 (shipping cost to our area) or $201/tire. Plus you still have to add install cost. The per tire install quotes I've received, if I were to buy from Tire Rack are: $30.99 (NTB), $19.50 (Merchants), or $24 (VA Tire & Auto). Per my math, the Tire Plus route is slightly less than Tire Rack + an installer route; or so little of a difference, dealing w/two companies is not worth the hassle.
As for the Conti's DWS, you know they cost $135/tire via Tire Rack. The quotes I have received from local shops are (does not include alignment):
$667 + tax & misc, per my rough calculations via Tire Rack & Merchants
$706 + tax & misc, per my rough calculations via Tire Rack & NTB
$881 total taxes incl per VA Tire & Auto
$894 + tax & misc, bought direct from NTB
01-02-10, 09:47 AM
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And I had the satisfaction of then letting the locals know what I did, and why I did it. It amazes me how these values weren't even close.I am interested to know what the original poster decided to do in the way of tires.