Tire Shopping. Give me suggestions and information.

"NKato" (NKato) 08/15/2018 at 18:08 • Filed to: killer queen

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Okay. With the summer coming to a close, it’s time for me to start looking at new all season tires. As I’m on a budget, but don’t want generic cheap crap, I’m turning to OPPO for advice.

I’m looking for ones that have exceptional wear endurance, acceptable performance in the wet, and is W-rated. Ordinarily, I would buy Firehawk GT Pursuits, but for a set they are $1600.

The queen still uses 17 inch wheels, the standard for Crown Victoria interceptors. The only brand I will not touch is Goodyear and related manufactures.

Edit: tire size specs is P235/55R17. 85W.

Update: I’m looking at the BFGoodrich g-force COMP-2 All Seasons now. What is your opinion?   !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

crowmolly > NKato 08/15/2018 at 18:15

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Conti DWS 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato 08/15/2018 at 18:20

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Kumho Ecsta LX’s or Kumho 4X II’s are, in my opinion the best bang for your buck.

Cheapest tire from a company I’ve heard of and gets pretty decent ratings.  Long life too

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/15/2018 at 18:28

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I’m personally leaning toward Cooper Tires, CS5 Ultra Touring. Not sure how it compares though.

gettingoldercarguy > NKato 08/15/2018 at 18:30

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What size?

E90M3 > NKato 08/15/2018 at 18:44

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I’ve got a set of Michelin A/S 3+ on my E92.

NKato > gettingoldercarguy 08/15/2018 at 19:15

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 updated the post. 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > NKato 08/15/2018 at 19:21

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When I had a CVPI, I liked General Altimax. In general, I like Discount Tire’s Yokohama YK5XX (whatever version they’re on now, last I bought were 580s). 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > NKato 08/15/2018 at 19:24

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Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 gets my vote $153 per tire, $614 for a set of 4

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS+06&partnum=355WR7DWS06&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

When I upgrade from my current HANKOOK   VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 (don’t buy these they’re mediocre) that came with my car, I will go for DWS 0 6s

Pirelli P Zero Neros have good reviews and about cheaper by $20 each.

Sovande > NKato 08/15/2018 at 19:37

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Nokian ZLine A/S

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DDNK22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3HlDBbDMXD5YG

$71 each. S hipped.

Awesome tires at an awesome price. 

gettingoldercarguy > NKato 08/15/2018 at 20:29

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https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Indy+500&partnum=355WR7FHI5&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

All day long. Best tire value out  right now.

Jayvincent > NKato 08/15/2018 at 21:39

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Or you could go a little smaller diameter and a little wider....

https://tiresize.com/tiresizes/245-50R17.htm

lots of good choices in 245 diameter, I like the Falken Ziex in either size (~$100)

https://tiresize.com/tiresizes/235-55R17.htm

NKato > gettingoldercarguy 08/15/2018 at 22:09

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Those are part of the same family as the GT Pursuits. Might be worth a look.

Edit: those are summer tires. I need all seasons for the upcoming fall and winter. I drive through fog after the night shift is over. When freezing temps hit, that's going to get gnarly fast.

gettingoldercarguy > NKato 08/15/2018 at 22:37

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Oh totally on the freezing crap, sorry.  That's be way too much adventure on a night shift drive home 

pip bip - choose Corrour > NKato 08/16/2018 at 06:35

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whatever is cheapest and nastiest