AaronBryan

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/wheel/msgs/76855.phtml">link to the wheels and tire forum</a></li></ul>

RKA

$41/tire + shipping. They are H rated (I wouldn't throw an S rated tire on there), and they are available in the 195 size.

I would expect those should last 50K+ or so. They do have a 420 treadwear rating.

If you're looking for something cheaper, then it's time to shoot down to Pep Boys, and take advantage of their $99/4 offer.

JohnStr

I got those two weeks ago. I'm happy..not with the balance and mount fee of $110 though...

AaronBryan

why not S rated? (just curious)

RKA

It's bad enough you're driving on a 65 sidewall...an S rated tire is about as soft as they come these days. An H rated tire should leave you with some semblence of steering feedback even with the 65 series tires.

I have 195-65-15's on my honda with H rated tires. I can't even imagine how bad the steering would get if I put an S rated tire on there (and it's no picnic now either).

B5Davem

People can take you to court for anything these days.

QuickSilver2

...but then what if some hot shot Lawyer said you bought S rated becasue you were a speed demon?

RKA

if your OEM tires were higher than an S rating (it becomes a liability for them).

AaronBryan

so you don't think H rated tires are unsafe at constant speeds of around 80?

RKA

There is more awareness around selecting the correct tire for a car, every since the ford-firestone fiasco. Ultimately, the car manufacturer selects the appropriate tire for a car, and nobody wants to accept liability for installing something different from what the car manufacturer specified.

My objection to the S rated tire (112 mph rating) is not based upon liability...just the fact that it's a mushy tire. You find them on the likes of a Geo Metro these days. An H rated tire (130 mph rating) is 3 levels above the S rated tire...so there should be a significant difference in sidewall stiffness.