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03-30-2009, 07:55 AM
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Hi everyone,
What brand of tires do you recommend and how long (assuming normal driving conditions) do they last? Nothing toooooo expensive or cheap, just great value for the $.
I'd assume 19s last 15-20k miles.
What brand of tires do you recommend and how long (assuming normal driving conditions) do they last? Nothing toooooo expensive or cheap, just great value for the $.
I'd assume 19s last 15-20k miles.
03-30-2009, 09:00 AM
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I just went through my first set of Michelin PS2s after about 26K miles. That's right, 26,000+ miles. Most people will say that these only last about 10K miles but I guess cause I'm mostly in traffic to and from work, my tires lasted a lot longer. Just got a new set installed on Fri.
Unfortunately, these aren't cheap though at about $1600 a set for 20" tires.
Unfortunately, these aren't cheap though at about $1600 a set for 20" tires.
03-30-2009, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='830647' date='Mar 30 2009, 10:00 AM
I just went through my first set of Michelin PS2s after about 26K miles. That's right, 26,000+ miles. Most people will say that these only last about 10K miles but I guess cause I'm mostly in traffic to and from work, my tires lasted a lot longer. Just got a new set installed on Fri.
Unfortunately, these aren't cheap though at about $1600 a set for 20" tires.
Unfortunately, these aren't cheap though at about $1600 a set for 20" tires.
Michelin PS2 hands down is the best tires Ive driven on before.
03-30-2009, 10:40 AM
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I'm gonna put a vote in for the toyo T1R's, however in terms of a bang for your buck tire I like the general exclaim UHP's. If you are just street driving the General's will be great if you plan on tracking you may find them a little soft in the sidewall.
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Originally Posted by jyeh74' post='830578' date='Mar 30 2009, 11:55 AM
Hi everyone,
What brand of tires do you recommend and how long (assuming normal driving conditions) do they last? Nothing toooooo expensive or cheap, just great value for the $.
I'd assume 19s last 15-20k miles.
What brand of tires do you recommend and how long (assuming normal driving conditions) do they last? Nothing toooooo expensive or cheap, just great value for the $.
I'd assume 19s last 15-20k miles.
On this forum "normal" covers a variety of driving styles and needs.
- What are your concerns / needs about noise or ride comfort?
- Do you need 4 season driving or will you occasionally travel in extreme cold or snow while you are on these tires?
- Wet weather handling - if you are in the rainy zone this may be a factor to consider a must!
- Tread life - you seem to get good tire wear or aren't concerned about short or long tread life.
- Value - for some $300/tire is in the ballpark ... for others $100 is a lot of money; can you narrow the range?
- RFT/Conventional: It's a love-hate story.
That said, for my mild winter season driving on my 530xi I went with General UHPs. Decent performance overall (handling, tread life, wet-dry braking performance, price @ > $125/ea).
RWD V-8 drivers might eat them up faster.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='831693' date='Mar 31 2009, 08:30 AM
Good question
On this forum "normal" covers a variety of driving styles and needs.
That said, for my mild winter season driving on my 530xi I went with General UHPs. Decent performance overall (handling, tread life, wet-dry braking performance, price @ > $125/ea).
RWD V-8 drivers might eat them up faster.
On this forum "normal" covers a variety of driving styles and needs.
- What are your concerns / needs about noise or ride comfort?
- Do you need 4 season driving or will you occasionally travel in extreme cold or snow while you are on these tires?
- Wet weather handling - if you are in the rainy zone this may be a factor to consider a must!
- Tread life - you seem to get good tire wear or aren't concerned about short or long tread life.
- Value - for some $300/tire is in the ballpark ... for others $100 is a lot of money; can you narrow the range?
- RFT/Conventional: It's a love-hate story.
That said, for my mild winter season driving on my 530xi I went with General UHPs. Decent performance overall (handling, tread life, wet-dry braking performance, price @ > $125/ea).
RWD V-8 drivers might eat them up faster.
LONG TREAD LIFE is a must! I think $400-500/tire is a lot. I'd like to stay under $400. Is RFT a lot more? If so, doesnt matter.
thanks everyone!