time for tires - same old questions - current opinions needed.
05-21-2008, 05:16 PM
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This is a good gamble and the premium over cheaper brands pays off due to the 80000 mile
warranty, since allroad tires tend to burn out much faster than that. Keep records on regular rotation and balance (free at Belle) and any alignments, since you will no doubt be back for about a 50% credit towards your next set!
05-21-2008, 05:20 PM
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Change - you are missing that winter compound tires do not handle the heat as well
as other formulations (summer, all seasons). You will use up the rubber way too fast. Plus, these tires don't perform as well in hot weather compared to your other tires. The OEM tires are pretty bad, universally hated, but for free I would burn em up till you can't stands the noise (they'll cup, they'll get loud, they slide on snow).
05-22-2008, 03:04 AM
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Yoko Advan S.4. are all these reviews say they are..........great tire....
There are tests of this tire compared with similar types on the Tire Rack site to review as well.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Fsurveyresults%2Fsurveyd isplay.jsp%3Ftype%3DUHPAS">Data</a></li></ul>
05-22-2008, 05:53 AM
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Don't forget Toyo Proxes S/T
Available in OEM (225/55) sizing--I have been very happy with mine--approaching 10k of use, about 45-50% tread remaining, very competent in all conditions, look good, nice tread pattern and are relatively quiet.
05-22-2008, 08:29 AM
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Thanks for the Toyo Proxes S/T update
I'm finally going to throw a set on mine, based on your research last year and the tire store people talking them up vs. Goodyear's new F1 in the 235 size.
