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#16 of 19 Looking for alternative wheels by cryptoron Feb 17, 2008 (4:27 pm)
I have a 2005 Scion, with the Yokohama tires. The problem is, in addition to lousy tread life, the wheels/rims are getting dented from all of the crappy roads up here in MA. I'm sure that because they are the low profile tires it worsens the effect of pot holes. Will the Bridgestones be better, and when you buy the tires does that include the rims, and if not, are there any cheep alternatives to the $495.00/each that I have now? Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Feb 18, 2008 11:58 am)
#17 of 19 Re: Looking for alternative wheels [cryptoron] by crazedcommuter Feb 18, 2008 (11:58 am)
Replying to: cryptoron (Feb 17, 2008 4:27 pm) Check for tires and rims at tirerack.com. It's super easy to use and you can price tires and rims both separately and as a package. There is a shipping cost and you'll have to get them mounted at a local shop but it may be much cheaper than the dealer. Also check Firestone auto shops, Sears, Pep Boys, etc. for tires and rims. Their prices are usually much lower than the dealer. Good luck.
#18 of 19 Tire Life for tC by courtney_08 Mar 04, 2009 (5:04 pm)
I am currently driving a Mazdaspeed6 and by no means do these tires last. I drive A LOT, about 100 miles a day, at least four times a week... and a lot of the roads are worn or under construction/interstate/highway speeds. The tires on my mazda blow all the time and constantly need to be repaired, and are NEVER in stock.   I am currently considering getting a tC but are the tires going to have the same problems as the 6??   I currently have Pirelli low profile tires... and reallllyy want to stay away from them at all costs. What are the tires that come on the Scion and are they low profile? Replies to this message: Thul17 (Mar 27, 2009 2:59 am)
#19 of 19 Re: Tire Life for tC [courtney_08] by Thul17 Mar 27, 2009 (2:59 am)
Replying to: courtney_08 (Mar 04, 2009 5:04 pm) Yes to profile question! 215/45Z-17 is the usual tire size unless your car's choice is 18s.   My stock tires were Yokohamas. They were terrible in snow. Then I bought Hankook all seasons. They were much better BUT I ran over nasty pothole and blew two of them. At this moment, I'm driving on my winter tires. Vredstein Wintrac Xtreme. Not ALOT of people know about this company. They are European tire maker who specializes in "Run Flats." The higher end makers like Audi, Benz, and BMW usually has this maker on stock but only on those famous $60k+ models.   I have driven over hand full of potholes this winter already. They are STILL going strong! I have put on 12k miles so far on these tires and I'll have enough tread to last me until Winter of 2012!   Just a warning...these tires were $160.00 bucks per tire!   But if you want to make tread longer, just switch out tires for the seasons. Put on Winter for Winter then put on All Seasons or Summers for Spring, Summer, and fall. Go to well known tire shop, they will do those switches for you.

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