Need new tires

"Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car" (pilot-and-car-guy)
10/06/2015 at 12:21 • Filed to: None

Hit a pothole today and it tore a piece of my sidewall off.

185/65/r14

discount tire

$40 max

Which tire does OPPO go for?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/showCompa…

DISCUSSION (24)

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:29

That’s a pretty gnarly looking hole. Must have been one hell of a pothole.

Never heard of either of those brands, so I can’t really say much one way or the other. I guess I’d go with the one with the higher treadwear rating, but even that’s only a 5k difference.

dogisbadob > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:30

Eh, for that price it doesn’t matter. A new tire is a new tire.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
10/06/2015 at 12:30

It was scary. And being a poor student this is about all I can afford for tires.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > dogisbadob
10/06/2015 at 12:31

Kinda what I’m thinking too.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:32

Pfffft. Duct tape.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:35

Despite the fact that I think you should spend more on your tires (I know that’s not always feasible, just saying it). I would pick whatever the hell a ohtsu is...

Only because it has better ratings in every category that isn’t tread life warranty.

But I think we can both agree you’re not spending $36 bucks on a tire to get 10 years out of it.

EDIT: Also why aren’t you using the stock size?

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:39

Assuming you’re in Denver by your Discount Tires link, you might see if there’s a Firestone local to you. http://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/tire_pricing/s…

My wife usually gets the Primewells on her Corolla, and they're not bad for a cheap tire. She's on her second set now, got about 40k out of the last set.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/06/2015 at 12:42

Stock was 175/65/r14.

The tires on it are 185/65/r14.

185’s are cheaper. The previous owner probably got these for the same reason.

I work 16 hours a week, minimum wage. These are the best I can afford for a few months.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:43

What about a used tire from the junkyard? Read up on DOT date codes and go hunting!

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
10/06/2015 at 12:43

I’ll look in to it. Just looking for something cheap.

I’m in Denver, yeah.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:45

I get it. Was looking to see if 175’s were cheaper, but if all the others are 185’s the obvious choice is to stick with it. fyi there’s another of those ohtsu tires that has a higher treadwear rating for 2 more dollars, it doesn’t have reviews on any other category though.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/06/2015 at 12:47

I’ll check.

I’m going to do all 4. The others are getting bad enough to spin in rain. (115 hp, fwd)

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
10/06/2015 at 12:47

Might.

ly2v8-Brian > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:55

Black ones that are round are usually good.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 12:56

Go with the one with the longer warranty.

Justino6969 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/06/2015 at 15:48

Love my Ohtsu’s. Extreme value for the price. Best tire’s I’ve used yet.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/oppo-miniature…

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/07/2015 at 05:50

i had cheap chinese tyres on my car , but they lack grip , so i went back to Bridgestones , much better , for me , it was worth the extra money.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/07/2015 at 11:15

Broke student. I have $240 to my name right now.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/07/2015 at 14:20

I too can attest to the quality of primewells. I got a set for about $200 for an old volvo, and they were pretty damn good. They even got me out of a mudpit.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
10/07/2015 at 14:22

I’ve decided on them if I don’t get the car I want.

(A friend is selling a 99 sentra auto, I want it as a parts car, tires and brakes come with it. )

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
10/08/2015 at 03:34

oh.

how about some tyres from wreckers yards?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/08/2015 at 11:05

Got some Primewell Valera Touring tires for $233 installed.

Going in to do it tomorrow.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
06/01/2016 at 21:51

Months too late, but I ended up with the Primewell Valera Touring tire. So far they’ve been great. Thanks for the help.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
06/01/2016 at 22:02

Glad they’ve been working out for you!