Car Tires

[Bird]

I've read the consumer reviews in several places and the Goodyear came up the best.

That's about all any of us can do; read what other users have said about a product, pick what sounds best, and hope we're right. I suspect you'll be happy with those tires.

 

[RobJ]

Another Discount tire man since they came to texas in the early 80's. REcently went to buy tires and called first to check on the price (about to write a check for a used car that needed tires). The quoted me a price and I said I would be there in an hour. When I got there they only had 3. Two price points up ($25 more each)they had 4 in stock, they brought the price down to the quote. I was out in 45 minutes!!

Interesting info on Discount Tire, private company stilled owned by the guy that started it with 1 store and no air compressor.

Company Overview - Discount Tire Co.


But if a Civic is only getting 27k out of a set of tires I'd have the hardware checked out. Those small cars and small tires have always gone a long way on the compaks I've owned.



Good Luck,
Rob

 

[randy41]

But if a Civic is only getting 27k out of a set of tires I'd have the hardware checked out. Those small cars and small tires have always gone a long way on the compaks I've owned.
Good Luck,
Rob

the people at the honda dealer said that they install soft compound tires on new cars to make the ride softer. they could be bs'ing. but most of what I read about those bridgestones is in line with my experience and they are one of the lowest rated (by consumers) out there. I think the hardware is fine. It gets serviced by the dealer regularly.

 

[RobJ]

the people at the honda dealer said that they install soft compound tires on new cars to make the ride softer. they could be bs'ing. but most of what I read about those bridgestones is in line with my experience and they are one of the lowest rated (by consumers) out there. I think the hardware is fine. It gets serviced by the dealer regularly.

I should have added if the wear is flat then maybe there is something to the dealers statement. But still that's not even the warranty period.

I got 50k from a set of BFG in 315 size on my 4x4 f250. 60k on an old Tercel I had years and years ago. What difference in price when changing those 2. I think 1 315 on the truck weighs forty something pounds each!!

Rob

 

[randy41]

the wear is flat and uniform. i'm disappointed in what i got. didn't even think about tires when I got the car. live and learn.

 

[KAB]

my 07 civic with about 27K on it is in need of tires. I'm thinking of Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds. Any comments or experiences are encouraged. Other brand recommendations too.
The car came with bridgestones.

I just replaced the GY Triple Treads on my Ion (205/55-16) after approx 75,000 mi. Until these I was never a GY person - overpriced for the life I got out of them. If it would have been summer I would have ran them even longer, but they were not safe for the rest of a Cleveland Ohio winter. The only issue that I can say that I have had with them is the noise level, but well worth it for the traction.


I switched to a set of Yokohama Avid TRZ's that (approx 500mi) seem to be compatible on the traction side (no snow yet), but quieter. The major downfall for these tires appear to be a weak sidewall. They don't respond one with the vehicle during quick maneauvering. During normal driving I have not had a problem with them inflated to 39psi. I will give them about another 1000mi and return them if I decide that I cannot live with that feel. If they go back, it will be another set of GY's.

Kurt

 

[randy41]

i called merchants tire and the guy on the phone tried to convince me to get the yokohama avid trz. anyway i don't think you can get H rated yokohama avid trz's in the size you use Kurt. It is the same size I need. The H rating means a stiffer side wall. The price was about the same for both. I will be getting my GY's on wednesday...not at merchants. he GY's are H rated. Thanks for the encouraging post.

 

[dgl24087]

Merchant's in my area is the last place I would go for anything. I had 4 tires and a wheel alignment done on a Taurus a few years ago, they had the car for about 5 hours, tried to convince me I needed to replace every component of the brake system (I just needed pads on all 4, yes this Taurus had 4 wheel disks) to the tune of $1500. A female customer was getting her vehicles annual safety inspection, she was charged $35 labor to replace a turn signal bulb, plus $7 for the bulb. If I'm not mistaken, hasn't Merchant's acquired NTB?

 

[KAB]

Randy,

Thanks. I normally won't buy a tire until I make sure it is exactly what I am looking for. I am hoping to only put 50 - 60k on this set and decided to give them a try based on a recommendation from the tire store since they did not stock the GY's. (I had time to get them and I hate to waste time in the middle of the day.)

With that I will probably take them back and get the GY's although I might forgo the Triple Tread and go with the plain assurance.

Kurt