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Re: Firestone verse Mastercraft by Cooper tires are great! [volfangary]
by coldcranker
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Jan 26, 2009 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: volfangary (Jan 26, 2009 1:26 pm)
volfangary, Some folks get good wear results with the OEM Conti's. There was a class action lawsuit on that same tire with the ContiSeal "goo" inside the tire to prevent flats, and there should have been a recall on the non-ContiSeal versions of that same tire (ContiTouringContact CT95). There was evidence presented that the factory inconsistently formulated the rubber compounds in the CT95, in both the ContiSeal versions and the regular non-ContiSeal ones on Freestyles. You, apparently, got a set made on a good day. I and many other people were not as lucky as you. (Only the ContiSeal version of the CT95 made the class action lawsuit as a stupid lawyer compromise in deal-making suit negotiations.) The lawsuit contended that the CT95 didn't last very long at all. That said, the rest of CT95 construction is very good. Good traction, strong tire overall.
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- #140 of 160
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Re: Firestone verse Mastercraft by Cooper tires are great! [coldcranker]
by volfangary
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Jan 26, 2009 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 26, 2009 4:55 pm)
coldcranker, Thanks for the good information. When I go to look for new tires, what tire would you recommend for someone who lives in Tennessee and rarely goes anywhere it snows.
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- #141 of 160
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Re: Firestone verse Mastercraft by Cooper tires are great! [volfangary]
by barnstormer64
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Jan 26, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: volfangary (Jan 26, 2009 6:31 pm)
Based on the recommendations/reviews at Tiremax, I'm considernig the Michel Primacy MXV4 tires for both my Freestyle LTD and Five Hundred AWD LTD.
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- #142 of 160
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Re: Firestone verse Mastercraft by Cooper tires are great! [volfangary]
by coldcranker
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Jan 26, 2009 (8:42 pm)
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Replying to: volfangary (Jan 26, 2009 6:31 pm)
For 17" wheels, and no worries about snow/ice, I'd get the Latitude 225/65-17 size -- click here, which is a better size than the 215/65-17 size that came on 17" wheels. Its closer in size to the 18" wheel/tires that come on Limited models.
For 18" wheels on Limited models, Barnstormer's choice is a good one.
Actually, if you don't have to worry about ice/snow, you could go with whatever the cheapest tire is you can find that still has a 44 psi max sidewall pressure and TR speed rating.
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- #143 of 160
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Firestone tire sale
by 01taurussel
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Jan 29, 2009 (4:59 am)
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Hi folks, Firestone has 35% off their tires......Bridgestone Turanza Serenity? Anybody have any luck with those? $100/piece.......I could get Firestone FR710 for under $350 installed!...My "stock" Conti's are down to about 6/32 - 7/32 so I am just thinking.......
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- #144 of 160
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Re: Firestone tire sale [01taurussel]
by steve_ HOST
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Jan 29, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: 01taurussel (Jan 29, 2009 4:59 am)
It seems like tires are always on sale these days.
Discount Tire has a short deal for $70 off 4 Michelins. (link)
Continental is doing a $75 rebate deal.
BJs is doing $60 off Michelins if you have one in your area.
The 35% Firestone deal looks pretty hot, if you find a model you like.
The Tire Rack has customer reviews (and some tires on sale too, but their current offerings seem to be pricey high performance tires).
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- #145 of 160
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Re: Firestone tire sale [steve_]
by 01taurussel
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Jan 29, 2009 (3:44 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 29, 2009 1:44 pm)
Fr710's arent really listed on TireRack......The Serenity reviews are kind of "Varied", individuals here seem to be knowledgeable........I have to get my CVT flushed on Saturday ($300.00), so the tires might wait for if the Firestones are OK, they are worth it! Wife has the final say 
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- #146 of 160
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Re: Firestone tire sale [01taurussel]
by steve_ HOST
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Jan 29, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: 01taurussel (Jan 29, 2009 3:44 pm)
Well, if you have to, you can wait about 40 days until the next round of tire sales.
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- #147 of 160
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Re: Firestone tire sale [steve_]
by 01taurussel
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Jan 29, 2009 (6:06 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 29, 2009 5:49 pm)
yes...I have a coolant leak as well - hopefully that doesn't cost me an arm leg and my wife! No idea......
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- #148 of 160
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Short wear on original Conti's
by gateguard
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Feb 27, 2009 (5:18 am)
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at 30m miles I was being advised to replace. Now at 35m it is a must. Any solid recommendations out there for replacements?
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