When I bought my SHO it has S rated Continentals all around, needless to say I had to "test" those tires out.. a driver needs to know the limits. Then when I bought the VR Yokohama's on it now, I was a little disappointed, not that they didn't grab... it was that they DID, I couldn't have fun anymore they were just too sticky. But it makes for some pretty fast cornering speeds... like 45 for a 90 degree right turn staying in the first lane :lol2: fuuun times.Originally posted by golovko@Aug 18 2004, 11:06 AM
these tires are only S rated tho, but I have no reason to go that fast in this car so they suit me fine.
for the pirce of these i could by 2 sets of four for the price of one set of for of the HydorEdge
you may be right but the more expensive tires will SOMETIMES out last 2 sets of cheaper tires. I'm not saying they are a bad tire, so don't take it the wrong way. all I know is goodyear and its close competition. (hydroedge for example)
Yeah, I've noticed the soft sidewalls. It can be an annoyance at times, but overall I'm satisfied with them.Originally posted by 93 Sable@Aug 18 2004, 08:00 PM
golovko:
I put Navigator Gold's on my Sable wagon last year and I though they where a great all season tire. I got killer grip in the snow with them, but they left a lot to be desired when cornering, they have a soft sidewall, which is good for ride quality, but bad for performance. I'd consider them again for this Sable, it's going to need new tires before winter.
Lol, I actually did that too when I bought the car, I did it with the stock Firestones, I have no idea what those were rated.When I bought my SHO it has S rated Continentals all around, needless to say I had to "test" those tires out.. a driver needs to know the limits.
Originally posted by somedude@Aug 19 2004, 09:35 AM
This is true that they may SOMETIMES out last a cheaper brand... but its rare. Reason being that a more expensive performance tire will have a significantly lower tread wear. In order for it to stick to the ground well it has to have a softer compound which will cause it to wear out faster. For instance... someone said something about a 720 tread wear rating.... :blink: sounds like a rock hard tire. I can't imagine it being very good for "enthusiastic driving" as I call it. In most cases a good performance tire will have a tread wear rating of around 300. I have seen some that have as little as an 80 tread wear rating.... you would wear out nearly 4 sets of the 80 tread wear rating tires before you would go thru the ones with a 300 tread wear rating. As far as sticking to the road... the ones with the lower tread wear will usually have the most road holding ability. It's all a balance. You have to make that call. I personally would reccomend LEMANS HRs, it's what I currently have on my car (225 55 R 16) and can't complain about a thing. They have excellent cornering, braking (wet and dry) and aren't very noisy. I believe they have a tread wear rating of about 320, with traction A and temperature A ratings. I got these for about $60 a tire thru my friend that works at firestone. Whatever you decide be sure to keep this stuff in mind. Good luck! B)for the pirce of these i could by 2 sets of four for the price of one set of for of the HydorEdge
you may be right but the more expensive tires will SOMETIMES out last 2 sets of cheaper tires. I'm not saying they are a bad tire, so don't take it the wrong way. all I know is goodyear and its close competition. (hydroedge for example)
thats what I have on my car, I couldent be happier with them, pretty good in the snow too. even at 100mph theyre still pretty quiet. and as for dry traction, well I can barly spin the tires... well I can squack them but I am never without traction, even when I foot brake it upto 2,800 rpm, they don't smoke that much when you do get em spinning (last day of school had to leave my markI am neading 2 eagle GTHR's. Stock 16" size
O.K. thanks. Ya I like the ones I got. Dont give much of a crap about performance in snow,or even rain,(I live in Arizona) But I am extremely happy with the 2 I got on the front. I tried to tell everyone else but they dont want to listen,they keep carrying on about those damn French tires :constipated:Originally posted by somedude@Aug 20 2004, 07:18 PM
thats what I have on my car, I couldent be happier with them, pretty good in the snow too. even at 100mph theyre still pretty quiet. and as for dry traction, well I can barly spin the tires... well I can squack them but I am never without traction, even when I foot brake it upto 2,800 rpm, they don't smoke that much when you do get em spinning (last day of school had to leave my markI am neading 2 eagle GTHR's. Stock 16" sizea 30ft+ mark
) i'll check but I checked for someone else on the bord yesterday and tire rack was still a bit cheaper, I can still check for you though.
stock size being 215/60/16
oh the assurance has a 30 day trial period (nobody has come back yet)