Tires, tires, tires

7006 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM

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#6996 of 7006 BFG? by stickguy Sep 30, 2009 (12:38 pm)
I have been poking around looking for a deal good enough to make me break down and replace the tires on my 3.2TL (once has a sidewall bubble from an impact break.) Although I finally found a tire store guy that said don't bother to replace now if I was just doing local driving! Ask enough people until you get the answer you want I guess... Anyway, I can get a nice sale this week on BFG advantage TA (V rated). Looks nice enough, but not too many review on Tirerack. Anyone have opinions or experience? General use, with wet driving feel important. Will have to be prepared for some snow duty (hopefully nothing to deep). the other option at the moment was a Goodyear Eagle GT.
#6997 of 7006 tire size by prasadp Oct 03, 2009 (9:53 am)
Can is install a different size than a recommended size for my car? my car needs P185/60R14 I found some set of tires in junk yard but of different size with is P175/60R14. my car is 1997 Mitsubishi mirage LS coupe please advise.
#6998 of 7006 size by stickguy Oct 03, 2009 (12:29 pm)
they should fit. But in general, junkyard tires are a risky way to save a few $$. For one thing, you have no idea what condition they are in internally. You should also check the manufacture date to see how old they are (tires do have a shelf life). Your size (14") are generlaly pretty darned cheap anyway. And since you still have to pay to have them mounted, how much are you really going to save (plus you get tires with a ful allotment of tread!) Just did a quick check, but justtires (a chain in NJ) has nice DUnlop SP sport A/S tires for $48.77 in that size. Replies to this message: prasadp (Oct 04, 2009 5:16 am)
#6999 of 7006 part 2 by stickguy Oct 03, 2009 (12:31 pm)
actually, the issue with fitting will be the width of th erim. Tires usually fit a range of widths, but it is possible the 175 might be too narrow if the 185 is the minimum width for your rims. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Oct 03, 2009 2:44 pm)
#7000 of 7006 Re: part 2 [stickguy] by oregonboy Oct 03, 2009 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: stickguy (Oct 03, 2009 12:31 pm) I would think that the load rating might be a deal breaker. Some places might not be willing to mount tires with less than the car manufacturer's recommended load capacity. If you can possibly afford it, either new tires, or near-new, factory "take-offs" would be a much safer choice.
#7001 of 7006 Re: size [stickguy] by prasadp Oct 04, 2009 (5:16 am)
Replying to: stickguy (Oct 03, 2009 12:29 pm) Thank you stickguy.
#7002 of 7006 Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon by kkovak Oct 29, 2009 (5:46 am)
I need to replace the tires on my 2003 Avalon which has ~60K miles on it. Driving is split 50/50 highway and city with the highway usually not over 80-85 mph. Can anyone recommend a couple of good alternatives? Thanks Ken Replies to this message: rcarr7 (Oct 29, 2009 6:04 am) mz6greyghost (Oct 29, 2009 6:57 am) kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am) woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)
#7003 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [kkovak] by rcarr7 Oct 29, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 5:46 am) Funny, but what I would recommend for the Avalon, happens to fit 2 entirely different cars and sizes (VW TDI's) 1. Michelin Primacy MXV4 2. General Altimax HP If price is an issue, item #2 is $43. cheaper per tire or -$172. per set of 4.
#7004 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [kkovak] by mz6greyghost Oct 29, 2009 (6:57 am)
Replying to: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 5:46 am) Any winter driving involved? Or is it all just dry and wet conditions WITHOUT snow/ice? Replies to this message: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am) woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)
#7005 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [mz6greyghost] by kkovak Oct 29, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: mz6greyghost (Oct 29, 2009 6:57 am) Yes, snow and ice would be present here in Eastern Pennsylvania. We don't force ourselves to drive much in snow and ice, just if caught out in it. THanks Ken Replies to this message: woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)