Tires

Polar

looking at tires in the near future. Ive never used tire rack but they always seem to pop up. Are they any good? Still have to pay to have them mounted and balanced so not sure if the savings is there. Any idea on good brands? Im on Goodyear eagle ls 2's dont like them as they are very noisey and seem like a very hard compound. looking for 245-40-18.

floridanative

Find the tires you want on tire rack then buy them off ebay. Cheaper and free shipping.

phlatsphil

Discount Tire has always worked well for me, and I buy premium tires, no cheapies.

FibberMckee

Polar wrote: »

looking at tires in the near future. Ive never used tire rack but they always seem to pop up. Are they any good? Still have to pay to have them mounted and balanced so not sure if the savings is there. A.

Check to see if local tire shop will even mount & balance tires you order elsewhere First.

Polar

they will

micci_man

Discount will price match any tire if they are not cheaper. The $13 fee for tire warranty is worth it too. Free tire if can't be fixed.

Griz

Polar wrote: »

they will

I always use Costco. Wait for whatever brand they have at $70 off set of four. They carry Michelin and Bridgestone. I just bought some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

I'm quite partial to Michelins.

Cane Pole

I like Tire Rack's Rating and Reviews page

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/reviews/MenuServlet?search=surveyComments

Then click on the category you're looking for under Consumer Ratings

I got Hankooks for my truck that rated real high and look cool.

Eddy d

Call your local tire shop and ask them to price match it. I've done it a few times and they would rather take smaller profits than none at all.

mindyabiness

I find the best deal on tires, all things considered, is a membership warehouse like Sams or Costco.
You have to consider what you are going to have to do if your tire needs replacement under warranty. You just cant get very far from a Walmart, Sams club or Costco.
I like Goodrich tires because I get a lot of miles out of them and they perform well. I can easily get 70k, but I don't like to run tires that long. I generally replace around 60k and sell the used tires on craiglist for 50$ because they have so much tread left.

Tarpon65

Polar, are these for the Fusion? I know the Eagles that came on mine did not last but 32K-33K miles. I was in a jam, with no time to spare, and put some Firestone on, but I will have to look and see what model tire. I believe they were around $150-160 each, but they seem to be a longer mileage tire.

Polar

yeah its for my car. Ive never really liked firestone but these goodyears suck right now

Griz

mindyabiness wrote: »

I find the best deal on tires, all things considered is a membership warehouse like Sams or Costco.
You have to consider what you are going to have to do if your tire needs replacement under warranty. You just cant get very far from a Walmart,
I like Goodrich tires because I get a lot of miles out of them and they perform well. I can easily get 70k, but I don't like to run tires that long. I generally replace around 60k and sell the used tires on craiglist for 50$ because they have so much tread left

You must do a lot of highway miles.

dave44

I put on a lot of miles and love this thread! Thanks polar!

Now, in a small hijack, I am looking for good, load range d or e all terrains for my truck. 285/60r20.

Any ideas? Oh yeah, I would like to get more than 24k miles out of them.

Firestone transforce, no mileage warranty available, nearly 30k miles(original equip).
Bf Goodrich, no mileage warranty on the KO 2s( they did away with the ko's). 23000 mikes.

So I've been looking at tire rack and a few others too. Need to do something soon.

Gardawg

Michelins

are the best

dpdash

My fusion hybrid came with michelins, I got 70k, replaced with hankooks, a lot cheaper got 45k

Griz

dave44 wrote: »

I put on a lot of miles and love this thread! Thanks polar!

Now, in a small hijack, I am looking for good, load range d or e all terrains for my truck. 285/60r20.

Any ideas? Oh yeah, I would like to get more than 24k miles out of them.

Firestone transforce, no mileage warranty available, nearly 30k miles(original equip).
Bf Goodrich, no mileage warranty on the KO 2s( they did away with the ko's). 23000 mikes.

So I've been looking at tire rack and a few others too. Need to do something soon.

My wife's Honda Pilot came with Michellen MXV4 tires. Has 48k n them and another 8-10k judging by my depth gauge. Still quiet and wearing evenly. I plan to replace them with same. First OEM tire I wasn't anxious to replace due to ride or noise.

floridanative

dave44 wrote: »

I put on a lot of miles and love this thread! Thanks polar!

Now, in a small hijack, I am looking for good, load range d or e all terrains for my truck. 285/60r20.

Any ideas? Oh yeah, I would like to get more than 24k miles out of them.

Firestone transforce, no mileage warranty available, nearly 30k miles(original equip).
Bf Goodrich, no mileage warranty on the KO 2s( they did away with the ko's). 23000 mikes.

So I've been looking at tire rack and a few others too. Need to do something soon.

Check out the General Grabber AT2's. I used to have them and they were awesome. Not sure what the warranty is but they are not as soft the BFG a/t's and last a lot longer. Nitto's wear pretty fast as well.

mustang190

dave44 wrote: »

I put on a lot of miles and love this thread! Thanks polar!

Now, in a small hijack, I am looking for good, load range d or e all terrains for my truck. 285/60r20.

Any ideas? Oh yeah, I would like to get more than 24k miles out of them.

Firestone transforce, no mileage warranty available, nearly 30k miles(original equip).
Bf Goodrich, no mileage warranty on the KO 2s( they did away with the ko's). 23000 mikes.

So I've been looking at tire rack and a few others too. Need to do something soon.

Why do you need such a heavy tire? Unless your maxing out the vehicle gross weight a C range will ride better and will carry anything you will put in the bed of the truck. And if your doing mostly highway miles a all terrain tire will not last long.
This may sound strange but believe it or not Sears has some pretty good prices and service for life.
I agree, it's hard to beat Michelin even though I run Goodyear Eagles on the Stang.

dave44

I have been known to max out the weight, pallets of quickcrete, towing tractors, backhoes or my boat. I would rather have the capacity than not. And in my experience the diesel trucks get stuck if they see a mud puddle next door.

mindyabiness

Griz wrote: »

You must do a lot of highway miles.

Those tires will last a long time.

dave44

floridanative wrote: »

Check out the General Grabber AT2's. I used to have them and they were awesome. Not sure what the warranty is but they are not as soft the BFG a/t's and last a lot longer. Nitto's wear pretty fast as well.

Thank you, I'll check those out

Reptile Dysfunction

Polar wrote: »

looking at tires in the near future. Ive never used tire rack but they always seem to pop up. Are they any good? Still have to pay to have them mounted and balanced so not sure if the savings is there. Any idea on good brands? Im on Goodyear eagle ls 2's dont like them as they are very noisey and seem like a very hard compound. looking for 245-40-18.

Hancooks from Tire Rack.

There is a place just off of Glades that does a real good job mounting and balancing. It's the place owned by Famous Frank the guitar player in a lot of local bands. They have no problems mounting and balancing Tire Rack or Discount Tire tires.

The reason I do not buy local anymore is because the tires you get locally can possibly be sitting for years. The tires you get from Tire Rack will be fresh, they move tires.

I've bought local and have had dry rot issues.

Is my grammar and spelling OK, ********?

It's not Glades it is the next major East-West road North of Glades. Maybe 15th street? It's the same road that the Boca Small Engine business is on.

Reptile Dysfunction

One last thing, I just bought 4 Kumhos to save $5 instead of buying tried and true Hancooks. One of the worst decisions I ever made. The Kumhos didn't want to balance and they flat spot if they sit for more than 24 hours.

I have bought at least 6 sets of Hancooks and never had a problem.

gmiller0737

www.discounttiredirect.com

floridanative

Reptile Dysfunction wrote: »

It's not Glades it is the next major East-West road North of Glades. Maybe 15th street? It's the same road that Boca Small Engine business is on.

That would be 20th St. You remember the name of the shop? Im about to need a set mounted.

Reptile Dysfunction

floridanative wrote: »

That would be 20th St. You remember the name of the shop? Im about to need a set mounted.

It is 20th St.

AMF Tire. This is a decent place. They mounted race car tires, truck tires, passenger car tires and anything else I would bring.

Reptile Dysfunction

Here's the address...

1770 Costa Del Sol, Boca Raton, FL 33432

(561) 368-6700

james 14

dave44 wrote: »

I put on a lot of miles and love this thread! Thanks polar!

Now, in a small hijack, I am looking for good, load range d or e all terrains for my truck. 285/60r20.

Any ideas? Oh yeah, I would like to get more than 24k miles out of them.

Firestone transforce, no mileage warranty available, nearly 30k miles(original equip).
Bf Goodrich, no mileage warranty on the KO 2s( they did away with the ko's). 23000 mikes.

So I've been looking at tire rack and a few others too. Need to do something soon.

I've been running Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs for years now. My last set went about 70k which is astonishing for a tire with this aggressive of a tread. They do have a warranty as well. I think it's 50k.

lakeman

micci_man wrote: »

Discount will price match any tire if they are not cheaper. The $13 fee for tire warranty is worth it too. Free tire if can't be fixed.

Warranty and free balancing and rotation is worth the price

Polar

Reptile Dysfunction wrote: »

Here's the address...

1770 Costa Del Sol, Boca Raton, FL 33432

(561) 368-6700

ha, my neighbor. His tire prices are high but never thought to ask him for just a mount and balance. We do his ac work. Ill go pay him a visit