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I'd try to find a good, used, high-end tire rather that an off-brand. Like another poster said, some drivers change perfectly good tires simply for aesthetic reasons. I'd shy away for the so-called "recaps or re-threads."
This lays out much of "who makes what" type information. Awhile back the aforementioned Subie needed tires badly, we had a surprise snow, I sprung for some Goodride tires which was what my usual mechanic had in stock that would fit.
Not a high line brand, but so far so good. They balanced up nicely and don't have much radial hardness runout, they run smooth. They were relatively cheap. Time will tell how long they last. They grip OK in snow.
My stepfather owns a service station. He recently started stocking Starfire tires. I believe they are from Australia. They have LT models, which he put on his work truck and my uncle now has on his pickup. He highly recommends them. I recently got Coopers only because the Starfires didn't come in the size I needed.
I really like Kumhos, my husband talked me into replacing them with Continentals and I hate them, the ride was so much smoother with Kumhos
I have continental on my daily. Nothing too brag about. They are quiet but have a mushy feeling on quick turns. Haven’t had rain but if they handle like crap I’m taking them back. I don’t care for them.
If you are willing to give-up some smoothness and quietness in your ride, to get a much sturdier, tougher tire..... get LT-Rated as opposed to P-Rated. Of course you have to be able to find an LT tire that fits your rims.
LT tires aren't really necessary on passenger cars though..... you'll never use them to their potential and they will dry rot just as quickly as other tires.
I have to run LT tires on my 2500 because of the weight I pull. They've lasted about as long as any other tire. The only difference is the number of plies (6-8 over 4). Really not necessary on a grocery getter.
Don't buy Nexxen (sp?) tires. They are slippery when it rains and snows. The first time I had to drive on them in the snow, I slid and would have crashed if I hadn't hit the emergency brake. I have never slid in the snow before and I had never been so scared in my life.
First of all, buy online from Tire Rack. https://www.tirerack.com/content/tir...160905200534:s Best prices by far, often with free shipping, and sometimes rebates (and I've never failed to receive a promised rebate!) Waltz into Walmart or your local tire place and have them installed for $12-15/per tire (I do my own and save even more!) Save boucoups of $$. I've got lots of cars, and tires and batteries are some of my biggest expenses.
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Originally Posted by 2sleepy
I really like Kumhos, my husband talked me into replacing them with Continentals and I hate them, the ride was so much smoother with Kumhos
Kumho's are the best tire for the money I have found. Gone through about 8 sets so far. The model I liked started to come from China, so I switched to Sumitomo.
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Originally Posted by louie0406
Kumho is a very affordable underrated tire. I’ve had 2 sets and both performed above and beyond.
Yep. I just don't buy the ones from China anymore. Their Solus are made in Thailand. If I can't find Kumho's I like from Thailand or Viet Nam, I'll get Sumitomo's.
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Originally Posted by bfrabel
As far as I know, there really are no bad tires these days.
I submit Kenda. Made in China, thin as paper and utter crap. Puncture risk on simple gravel.
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