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#11 of 20 Re: New Tires [enigmajc] by gtx Jun 04, 2007 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: enigmajc (Jun 04, 2007 8:58 am) What size are you looking for and what are your driving habits?    If you consistently drive over a 100 mph or like to corner like a race car (like me), then a V rating might be in order. If your just using this car to drive to the store and back, then I would look for a better value. Maybe an all season   I like to buy American whenever I can but Good Year lost my business. I bought some Toyo Proxies (made in Japan) in a 225 50r 16 a while back and got a pretty good deal. It helped that they were on sale. Kumho are a decent priced brand too.   What I like to do is leave my money at home and go and shop around. Sales people can be pushy and cause you to buy out side of your comfort zone but if you leave you money at home, you'll have time to think over their pitch and their product. Just shop around and watch the ads. Good luck Replies to this message: enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 4:31 am) burdawg (Jun 05, 2007 5:21 am) enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 7:59 am) and 2 more...
#12 of 20 Re: New Tires [gtx] by enigmajc Jun 05, 2007 (4:31 am)
Replying to: gtx (Jun 04, 2007 2:11 pm) Thanks for the tip gtx. I don't drive over 80 mph but I do like to make her hug the corners. So I think I def want a V rating. Size is the same as yours - P225 50R16. I'll take a look at the Toyo and Kumho and see what I find. Thanks! Replies to this message: burdawg (Jun 05, 2007 5:21 am) enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 7:59 am) krs01grandam (Jun 05, 2007 10:05 am) and 1 more...
#13 of 20 Re: New Tires [enigmajc] by burdawg Jun 05, 2007 (5:21 am)
Replying to: enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 4:31 am) Kumho's are highly rated tires for the cost, but not in the same class as the Goodyear Eagles that your replacing. Kumho Ecsta ASX may be a good choice for you, 420 A A ratings, speed rated at ZR. Some reviewers have stated that they wear faster than expected though. I see them locally for < $100 each regularly. Replies to this message: enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 7:59 am) krs01grandam (Jun 05, 2007 10:05 am) enigmajc (Apr 08, 2008 9:57 am)
#14 of 20 Re: New Tires [burdawg] by enigmajc Jun 05, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Jun 05, 2007 5:21 am) Thanks burdawg. I found the Kumho Ecsta ASX on tirerack.com for $65. I debating btw those and the Fuzion VRi by Firestone which is a bit more expensive ($80) but has deeper tread. Replies to this message: krs01grandam (Jun 05, 2007 10:05 am) enigmajc (Apr 08, 2008 9:57 am)
#15 of 20 Re: New Tires [enigmajc] by krs01grandam Jun 05, 2007 (10:05 am)
Replying to: enigmajc (Jun 05, 2007 7:59 am) hi, i work at american tire dist. been there for 6 years. i have seen many tire's come and go, but the kumho's might be better priced, but they make a lot of road noise as they wear out, fuzion's are good tire's the tread pattern has a lot to do with the noise on the kumho's. the sporty tread is allways better looking but not allway's the better/quiter tire. if you could spring the extra cash for the fuzion, thats the way to go.. i run 235/40ZR18 on my 2001 pontiac grand am se1 dunlop's rs100's, love them very grippy not so mutch of ruff ride being low profile about $120 for 1. i have a lowering kit 1.5front & 2.0back no alinghment problem's a full muffler system headers back, underdrive pully's custom coldair intake ran into the driverside fennderwell. hope you find what your looking for.. Replies to this message: enigmajc (Apr 08, 2008 9:57 am)
#16 of 20 Re: New Tires [krs01grandam] by enigmajc Apr 08, 2008 (9:57 am)
Replying to: krs01grandam (Jun 05, 2007 10:05 am) Thanks krs01grandam! I decided to go w/ the Fuzion VRi and I'm glad I did. I've put about 5,000 miles on them so far and I love them. No complaints!
#17 of 20 Tires by penniacer Aug 20, 2008 (6:56 pm)
can i run 215/65/16 on my 2002 pontiac grand am gt ram air thanks
#18 of 20 Tires by clintlookalike Sep 11, 2008 (11:32 am)
#19 of 20 Tires by clintlookalike Sep 11, 2008 (10:52 am)
Just bought a 2003 GT, it has 16 inch low profile tires is that standard equipment? I live in the northeast with lots of snow any comments about handling in the snow. Thanks Replies to this message: burdawg (Sep 11, 2008 11:32 am)
#20 of 20 Re: Tires [clintlookalike] by burdawg Sep 11, 2008 (11:32 am)
Replying to: clintlookalike (Sep 11, 2008 10:52 am) 16" rims and low profile tires were standard. Snow handling depends on the specific model of tire, some are better than others.

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