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Are lesser known tires from a bigger brand worth the lesser price?
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:15 am
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:15 am
It’s that time again and I need to replace a set of tires that will run about $1100 on what I normally buy. It’ll be all highway and city driving.
I can get a set of Rocky Mountain HTs (Falken brand) for $800.
UTQG for the RMHTs is 600AB and 700BB on the $1100 set.
I can get a set of Rocky Mountain HTs (Falken brand) for $800.
UTQG for the RMHTs is 600AB and 700BB on the $1100 set.
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Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:18 am to Blutarsky
Some Mexicans have a used tire place near me. I get mine from them.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:22 am to Blutarsky
Never cheap out on tires
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:25 am to GeauxZone90
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Never cheap out on tires
Great point, which has nothing to do with this thread.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:26 am to GeauxZone90
My wife commutes over 60 miles a day for work. I've bought expensive tires that didn't last a year. I bought her cheaper tires last year that the Mexican tire store had on sale. They are holding up the best we've had.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:29 am to Iron Lion
Bought a set of 4 michelins this week for a thousand dollars.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:34 am to Blutarsky
Cooper FTW
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:36 am to Blutarsky
Can you put a price on your safety?
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:40 am to Blutarsky
Buying tires is the equivalent of buying diamonds or mattresses…. You make the purchase wondering just how much you overpaid.
This post was edited on 6/11/22 at 10:44 am
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:46 am to eddieray
Cooper x’s 2!
Posted on 6/11/22 at 10:54 am to Blutarsky
I previously had Michelin tires. They were the best tires I have ever driven on. Continental is another good brand as well. Do I think they are worth it? Yes, in the sense that they are a better-manufactured tire than the lesser-known brands.
I normally don't buy any extended warranty or roadside hazard program when it comes to vehicles, but if you live in Louisiana, I recommend that you buy the replacement tire package (usually a $50 deductible). I replaced 3 Michelin tires within 1.5 years due to the roads in Louisiana. These tires are approximately $240 each at Discount Tire.
I normally don't buy any extended warranty or roadside hazard program when it comes to vehicles, but if you live in Louisiana, I recommend that you buy the replacement tire package (usually a $50 deductible). I replaced 3 Michelin tires within 1.5 years due to the roads in Louisiana. These tires are approximately $240 each at Discount Tire.
This post was edited on 6/11/22 at 10:55 am
Posted on 6/11/22 at 11:23 am to Will Cover
Bought mine from walmart.com got the road hazard and one year later a tire gets a screw all the way through one side and out the other so I take it back to Walmart and they zeroed the new tire out with the road hazard
Posted on 6/11/22 at 11:24 am to Blutarsky
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It’ll be all highway and city driving
Imagine that.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 11:50 am to papasmurf1269
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tire gets a screw all the way through one side and out the other
That’s a big screw!
TWSS
Posted on 6/11/22 at 11:53 am to MrWhipple
quote:yeah, it went through the outer edge on the bottom and stuck right through the side wall
That’s a big screw!
Posted on 6/11/22 at 11:55 am to Blutarsky
As long as the ratings are equivalent they should be pretty similar. You may not get as good of traction in the rain or something like that though.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 12:02 pm to Blutarsky
It depends...
For commuter miles without an performance concerns just go look at one of the sites that reviews tires and pick one that is a good value. A quick search for those tires have few review results but users aren't happy with them.
Looking at the wear rating specs is almost useless, they are not standardized between brands and not even consistence within the same brand.
For commuter miles without an performance concerns just go look at one of the sites that reviews tires and pick one that is a good value. A quick search for those tires have few review results but users aren't happy with them.
Looking at the wear rating specs is almost useless, they are not standardized between brands and not even consistence within the same brand.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 12:09 pm to Blutarsky
I look at reviews. If it's a sports car and you need Z or even ZR rated us do high end name brand.
If you're getting less than H get whatever they have for a good price. In mid tier names. I swapped my continental for slightly cheaper Goodyear and really like them. Though I got the ones designed for wet traction.
If you're getting less than H get whatever they have for a good price. In mid tier names. I swapped my continental for slightly cheaper Goodyear and really like them. Though I got the ones designed for wet traction.
Posted on 6/11/22 at 12:29 pm to Blutarsky
Cheaper brands from a well-known manufacture usually have a shorter warranty, more road noise and a little less wear resistance.
If you're SOLELY driving locally as opposed to taking long trips or highway commuting, they may be worth considering.
If you're SOLELY driving locally as opposed to taking long trips or highway commuting, they may be worth considering.
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