Performance tires

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I'm not sure why, but it seems the size tire I need is not common??!! When I put in the tire size as it won't pull the correct size by car model, I get 8 options for tires. When I bought the car, I was told I had performance low profile tires, they would give no traction what so ever on snow/ice and were pricey. In looking for replacement tires, I've found the tires are cheap which is likely why I only got the milage out of them I did.

The dealer (not the same one I bought the car from) gave me 5 options Falken Ziex, Yokohoma Avid Vigors, Michelan Pilot MxM4, Hankooks Ventus V4, and Continental DWS, price ranging from $135 (Falken) - $228 (Michelan)/tire.

The car is not a performance car and as much as I love it, zoom zoom is an oversell...lol. It is a fun car to drive, but I can say as far as tire comfort, the summer ones I have had are hard and do not offer a smooth ride, noticably different on the snow tires. I get that's part of having "performance" tires. I will spend the money on the tires to get something that will last longer than 2-3 summers, still look "sexy" and be fun to book around in, I want quality for sure.

I love my snow tires and don't think I'll ever go without again because they do make a huge difference, but I guess that depends on the vehicle too. We've been talking about a camero...just for fun, but also talking about a SUV so we can get a boat...neither is pratical, but you only live once, may as well have some fun!

205-55-17 is not overly common but you could always use a 215-55-17 as well which is more available, you can check out tire trends for most of your options. http://www.tiretrends.com/catalog2.php3

I wouldn't buy tires from a dealer. A 55 series tire is not low profile and you're certainly not limited to performance tires.

Honestly I'd order a set from Tire Trends, the shipping is surprisingly cheap and they'll show up at your door within a couple days. Then take them in to a tire place and get them mounted.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by sphelps

205-55-17 is not overly common but you could always use a 215-55-17 as well which is more available, you can check out tire trends for most of your options. http://www.tiretrends.com/catalog2.php3

I wouldn't buy tires from a dealer. A 55 series tire is not low profile and you're certainly not limited to performance tires.

Honestly I'd order a set from Tire Trends, the shipping is surprisingly cheap and they'll show up at your door within a couple days. Then take them in to a tire place and get them mounted.

This is the most useful info, thank you!!