3 tire choices - please help
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3 tire choices - please help
I have 3 tire dealers in the area and have narrowed down to 1 from each. Say bye bye to the runflats! I will not be driving the mini in the snow so highest performance with lowest noise is the best. If these are all bad - let me know so I can figure out other options. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Les Schwab - Toyo Proxies all season BW $889
Costco - Bridgestone Potenza S04PP $723
Eagle Tire - Goodyear Eagle GT $707
THanks in advance
Les Schwab - Toyo Proxies all season BW $889
Costco - Bridgestone Potenza S04PP $723
Eagle Tire - Goodyear Eagle GT $707
THanks in advance
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The Bridgestone is a Maximum Performance summer tire, and the other two are all-season tires, so the Bridgestone should easily have the highest grip and handling performance; at least in dry and mild conditions.
To make your decision somewhat more complex, but more likely to lead to a satisfactory outcome, you might go to www.tirerack.com to do your tire research, even if you buy elsewhere. You'll be able to compare any tires within (or across) any categories you choose, but at some point you'll still have to make compromises among performances such as dry grip/handling, all-season versatility, noise and ride comfort, tread wear, and price.
After deciding on a "best" tire for your applications, see if you can find that tire locally for a good price. If not, you can order a set from Tire Rack and have them installed locally.
To make your decision somewhat more complex, but more likely to lead to a satisfactory outcome, you might go to www.tirerack.com to do your tire research, even if you buy elsewhere. You'll be able to compare any tires within (or across) any categories you choose, but at some point you'll still have to make compromises among performances such as dry grip/handling, all-season versatility, noise and ride comfort, tread wear, and price.
After deciding on a "best" tire for your applications, see if you can find that tire locally for a good price. If not, you can order a set from Tire Rack and have them installed locally.
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Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Performance/dollar can't be beat. Tirerack.com has them for $133ea right now. Iv'e heard the Bridgestone Potenza RE11 is supposedly a little more grippy but those go for >$170ea. Way Motor Works recommended the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 but again those were more expensive than the Star Specs.
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I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and love them. Smooth, quiet, good grip wet and dry and even has 45k tread life warranty. This is an all season tire but they also make it in a summer tire. I up sized to a 215 in lieu of stock 205's. Agree that Tirerack is a great source. Check out owner survey results.
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+1 on the Contis, nice compromise. I have run the RE-01R's before and they were fantastic (I'm sure the RE-11's are even better), but tires wore quickly.
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Any ideas what I should expect to pay for mount / balance and install?
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Good lead -their local installer is $20 per tire + roughly $60 shipping to WA. I would save a few $$$ overall and probably get a higher performance tire but the convenience and local warranty service is attractive. I will not be driving on a track - just some mid life crisis cruising and curving so I don't need the best of the best. Ahh choices
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You mentioned Costco, you can get the Michlen Pilot Sport A/S+ at Costco. I think it's the best all season tire available for your car. They run a $70 off 4 coupon so total cost would be like $700/set of 4.
If you are concerned about total cost, they charge like $15 to M&B. I think they charge an additional $10 per tire for the sensor kits if needed.
Good Luck
If you are concerned about total cost, they charge like $15 to M&B. I think they charge an additional $10 per tire for the sensor kits if needed.
Good Luck
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