I've decided on the new tires for my trusty Fusion. UPDATE: Tires are now ordered.

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5)
04/19/2016 at 16:13 • Filed to: None

As some of you may know !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . I’ve been shopping around a bit for tires and I think I’ve found the next set.

BF Goodrich G Force Comp 2 A/S

I was initially wanting Nokian WRG3 All weather tires but since you can only get them from one place in Canada(Kal-Tire) they are quite pricey. I was looking at $1234.78 installed.

I thought to myself “man that’s a little steep” so I checked Costco since their prices are usually unbeatable and there they were. $209.99/tire with an instant $50 rebate on a set of 4. Four tires installed comes in at $909.25 a WHOPPING $325.53 less than the Nokians.

I’ve read the reviews on the BF Goodrich and they are overwhelmingly positive. So I’m pretty sure these are the ones I’ll end up going with.

UPDATE: I’ve just ordered these tires and should have them on in the next few days.

DISCUSSION (29)

aebome > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:17

Just installed a set of these on my Focus. Huge improvement, especially in the wet, compared to my from-the-factory Kumho Solus tires. I was very excited to get these and I have not been disappointed.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:17

Sounds good!

If you want even cheaper (maybe, because Canada, who knows). Check out the General Ameritrac RT43. That’s what i put on that Malibu I had for a while, and MontegoMan put them on his Milan. It’s an excellent tire, and I only paid a bit over $100 a piece.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:19

I think you are up north so this might not be an option but I know a lot of people who buy off Tirerack.com and have them shipped to Montana Shipping Outlet’s and pick them up, can save a lot that way.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/19/2016 at 12:23

I’d don’t think we even have that particular tire in Canada. I’m dealing with 235/45R18 so all the tires here are $200+ unless I go with some offshore tire.

These tires work out to be $197.50 and they are VERY well reviewed and a brand I trust. My mind is pretty much set on these now as Costco is hundreds of dollars less than anywhere else for the same tire. Also $15/tire for installation including nitrogen. All the other places is $29/tire with plain air.

Bytemite > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:24

Should have gotten their g-Force Rival S. Would blow those out the WATER!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/19/2016 at 12:25

The border is and 8 hour drive each way so it’s definitely not worth the trip to save a few bucks. You’d have to save at least $500 to make it worth it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > aebome
04/19/2016 at 12:25

Sweet thanks for the feedback.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:25

Sounds good!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:26

Sometimes you do, seem to remember you are in Edmonton for some reason. Those tires should be sweet on the Fusion though, Costco for the win!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Bytemite
04/19/2016 at 12:27

I did not get anything yet. But those are not one of the choices at costco so no bueno.

Also this is a fwd family car so I don’t think I need R rated tires.

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/19/2016 at 12:28

Yes 30mins north of Edmonton. Costco really is the best when it comes to tires.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:35

Sounds like you have this well sorted but I did want to say shop-teacher is right, the General Altimax Rt43 has been a great tire for the Milan in Michigan, did great in all weather. I don’t know if it is right for you as I’m sure you’ll be running winter tires in the winter right? I think that’s a law in Canada?

The RT43's were only about 85-90 a tire (USD) btw.

jmgadget > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:37

I put these on my 300 last fall because of the same reason as you. So far so good. They went through winter pretty well with a RWD car.

I also chose these due to the price.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
04/19/2016 at 12:45

Only a law in Quebec and BC. Where I am it gets cold but it doesn’t snow all that often. All seasons are fine. Winters are definitely ideal but not a necessity.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 12:51

gotcha.

I have to say i’ve been amazed at how good the RT43's are. I was a little worried about buying General’s but damn they’ve been great. They’re staying on the car for rally cross next month too

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 13:05

Walmart has a Goodyear tire, the Viva 3 touring radial, at a very good price. I shod three of my cars this year with that tire.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 13:31

Bytemite did the same to me when asking about truck tires last night :)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/19/2016 at 14:31

What a crazy guy.

MUSASHI66 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 16:19

I would love to know how they do in cold - not snow or rain, just cold. I don’t drive my Abarth when it rains, when there is melt-off, or any snow on the road (shut up she’s my baby and I have a Forester XT for those days), but I do drive her when it is sunny and 30 degrees. I wonder if they have any bite when it is that cold.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > MUSASHI66
04/19/2016 at 16:24

According to the reviews they are good in the snow and ice too(even if they are not really meant for it) I’ll be driving these year round. If I got around with my crap Goodyears last winter I’ll be find the these.

Kinja'd!!!

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 16:24

I’m glad you decided to get new tires right away. This is good!

My truck tires are coming Thursday!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/19/2016 at 16:34

When you started talking about my son in the car that’s when I decided not to wait.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/19/2016 at 19:31

That’s the effect I was hoping for. It wasn’t something I said lightly. This parenthood thing changes everything, doesn’t it?

Two weeks ago I had my truck taken apart, and was due to pick up my girls in a bit over an hour. That’s when I noticed the front tires of my Roadmaster were totally FUBARed. The tread was fine, but there were massive cracks all the way around the bead of each tire. I headed straight for the closest tire shop, and had them throw a pair of those Generals on immediately. I wasn't about to put my babies on those tires. The whole thing happened so quickly, I didn't even think to take a picture of how bad they were.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/20/2016 at 10:19

Yup changes everything. Gets pricey real quick too.

Ah well it’s well worth it in the end. I’m excited to try the new rubber out.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/20/2016 at 10:32

No doubt about it!

I’m sure you’ll love the new rubber. The Malibu had those Eagle LS2s on them when I got it, and I hated them. They grabbed every pavement marker or imperfection they could find.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/20/2016 at 10:44

Yup those tires were pure garbage from day one. These new tires should be a total transformation versus the stockers.

The stock tires are rated as 3 out of 5 on tirerack. The new BFgoodrich? 4.7 out of 5!

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/20/2016 at 11:18

I can’t imagine giving those POS tires a 3 out of 5! How bad do they have to be to get a 1?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
04/20/2016 at 11:36

I’d personally give them a 1 simply because they hold air. I can’t give them a zero because of that.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
04/20/2016 at 11:51

That pretty well sums up the way I felt about those tires.