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What is your favorite tyre brand, in terms of cost benefit.
I really like Michelin, but i find them to wear out faster than any other tyre i've used.
I am on the market for 225/40R18( mercedes cla 250) any suggestion?
For me, it depends on the car, how/where it's used, and the tires. The brand name doesn't have anything to do with the tire wear. Michelin makes tires that wear for a long time if you want them. But the handling or ride might not be what you want. Pretty much everything with tires is a compromise, so you have to decide what is most important to you, what conditions you drive in, etc. If you want to learn about tires, Tire Rack is a good place to go to compare different tires, performance, reviews, user reports, etc.
"Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America. Of course, all English speakers use tire in the sense to grow weary."
For me, it depends on the car, how/where it's used, and the tires. The brand name doesn't have anything to do with the tire wear. Michelin makes tires that wear for a long time if you want them. But the handling or ride might not be what you want. Pretty much everything with tires is a compromise, so you have to decide what is most important to you, what conditions you drive in, etc. If you want to learn about tires, Tire Rack is a good place to go to compare different tires, performance, reviews, user reports, etc.
It's a Mercedes CLA 250. I like grip which normally means softer rubber thus more wear and tear, but michelins just seems to "burn away" too fast. I will check Tire Rack. Thanks for the heads up
"Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America. Of course, all English speakers use tire in the sense to grow weary."
I was being facetious... It's like when people say i have to cash a cheque i'm like um ok hah
Anyway back on topic...
I'm not stuck on any brand of TIres lol just they have to be made here in the USA. No chinese rubber on my vehicles.
Tire Buyer is another good source as they carry some brands that Tire Rack doesn't. In many cases, before shopping tires by brand, know what all the specifications mean. Once you know what all those rating means, it's easier to buy tires based on your need and not by some advertising campaign. You ill see tires marketed as high end sports tires but if the ratings essentially say they are average passenger car tires, you may not want them on your Mustang. Likewise, a heavy named brand may have a lousy noise rating that makes you feel like driving in a snare drum. Even across the same brand you can get garbage or high quality. Buy the tire specification, not their marketing.
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When selecting tyres or tires, there must be a compromise between longevity and performance. Determining factors include speed rating, wet performance, dry performance, and load index.
If you want a Z-Speed rating, and often go over 150 mph you cannot expect them to last 50,000 miles. Same for a vehicle that's close to the maximum load index, or is used off road. For the best traction, the tread will be softer, and therefore will wear faster. For me each of the 3 cars has different brands. The Challenger has high performance Michelins, the Escape has the OEM Continentals, the Ranger has Firestone Destination TAs.
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Cooper Tires. Made in USA.
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