Decent cheap tires (braking, sell, driver, cost)

[tysmith95]

In my experience Kumho tires do not last that long and are dangerous in the snow. If you plan on keeping the car for the long term just get a better brand. It doesn't need to be Michelin's though, though Michelins are pretty good.

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by tysmith95

In my experience Kumho tires do not last that long and are dangerous in the snow. If you plan on keeping the car for the long term just get a better brand. It doesn't need to be Michelin's though, though Michelins are pretty good.

YMMV,

I use a set of 12 YO Kumhos on a collector car. (~2000 mi / yr). Lots of ice / lots of snow... they LAST and Last. Cost me $25 for the used set (including Alloy wheels). They are REALLY good handling tires on wet roads (I drive switchbacks and 12% grade daily) 240+ days rain / yr.

[Gatopescado]

My Kumhos last about as long as anything else, and cost half as much. That's a win, in my book.

[Qwh]

Coopers are good tires and they are made in the US and are inexpensive and i have had no issues with them and had them on a car for over 300k miles once

[Safeerullah]

There are many brands that offer high-quality tires at a reasonable price. These tires don't affect your budget much. You just need to determine which type of tires are compatible with your car. Large tire retailers have their own websites to provide services at your doorstep like PitStopArabia.

There are no bad tires, of course, some tires are better than the others. They are durable and reliable but can’t be judged by their price tag. Some brands that offer quality tires at very low prices are:

Zeetex
Maxis
RoadStone

Zeetex Tires
Zeetex tires are very good mid-range tires. They have all types of tires be it winter, summer, or all-season. High-performance tires, good traction, and grip on the road. These tires have a unique tread pattern that offers you an amazing driving experience.

Maxxis Tires:
Maxxis tires are budget tires. They have a vast range of tire series distributed worldwide. Their specialty is in making all-terrain tires. Delivery of high-quality products at a very low price is their motto.

RoadStone:
It is one of the reliable tire brands in the industry. RoadStone is a budget brand that offers a great number of tires at a very low cost. These tires have a firm road grip, amazing traction. They come in all sizes for cars, trucks, SUVs, and many more.

[leadfoot4]

My "lower cost, go to tires" have been Falkens. I've had a couple sets of them, over the last 10-12 years, and have been satisfied with them.

[StealthRabbit]

Lowest cost I found today for new... was Goodyear via Walmart.

I usually buy at junk yard for $5 / tire. They have a huge area ~ 30 parking stall full of tires, you can get 'used, like new' in pairs and sets. (or single tires) I have my own Coats tire machine and balancer (~$200 on CL)

Buying a quality tire with proper date codes can work in a pinch, and might be better than a 'discount' brand, but assume many brands are built out of the same mold (in China or Korea), just different rubber compounds and reinforcement.

[eaton53]

Originally Posted by louie0406

Kumho is a very affordable underrated tire. I’ve had 2 sets and both performed above and beyond.

Kumho used to be affordable. I had several sets years ago.
Then they got discovered. Not so affordable anymore.

Now my go-to is Vercelli.
Very inexpensive (well under $100), great rain/snow traction, quiet, nice riding.
Both my Cadillac XTS (with 20" wheels) and my Chevy Cruze are shod with them.

We had some horrible winter weather here, got through it no problem.

Don't tell anybody... I want 'em to stay cheap!!

[mascoma]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

I'd try to stay away from Chinese tires, but that can be difficult at times. Many of the major tire companies include a few made in China. They may be fine on cars driven conservatively, but trucks and (especially) trailers carrying heavy loads at highway speeds often have blow-out problems with the "China Bombs." I bought a new 5th wheel camper a decade ago with Goodyears. After a blow-out in the first 500 miles I discovered they were imported from China. I traded all of them for better tires the same day..

This. I had a Chinese tire explode on me about 5 years ago after driving only 100 miles. Definitely STAY AWAY FROM CHINESE TIRES.Mine were Hifly brand.

I had some decent Dean Alpha tires about 15 years ago. Those are a cheap Cooper brand and I'm sure they are made in China now.

I had Michelin Defenders before the pandemic. I got 70,000 out of them and they were good in snow and rain. One problem was my Elantra - if I didn't rotate the tires every 5,000 miles the rear would get choppy.

[NORTY FLATZ]

Decent AND cheap?

Pick one.