Tires

[Russell]

I am looking for a new set of tires on the front of my car, I don't know a lot about tires so does anyone have suggestions for brand?

[Kor]

Re: Tires

I am looking for a new set of tires on the front of my car, I don't know a lot about tires so does anyone have suggestions for brand?

With tires I think you get what you pay for. Basically decide your budget and what is important to you - do you want the best handling, or most comfortable, or long lasting, or all weather, or now noise, or.... - you can't have them all so you have to prioritize.

List your top 3 priorities for a tire in order then I will make some suggestions.

[Mitcheh]

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Want some dunlop FM901s? I have 2

[Russell]

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I am looking for a Summer Tire, Good handling (I'm not tracking my car so it does not have to be the BEST), Looking for a nice ride. My rims are 17x8

[Mitcheh]

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lol
nevermind

[Kor]

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I am looking for a Summer Tire, Good handling (I'm not tracking my car so it does not have to be the BEST), Looking for a nice ride. My rims are 17x8

Wait, you only want the front tires?

You should get the same tires you have on the back...

[Russell]

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The rims did not come with the same tires on the front and back, the fronts are 17x8 and the back is 17x9. Considering I just bought a house I really was not looking to buy a set of new tiers, but on moving day (Saturday) I got a flat that can not be fixed.

[Tuna]

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You should probably get 4 anyway seeing as your rears are pretty chewed from what I remember.

[Russell]

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haha trying to push them as long as I can, starting to think of selling them now

[Kor]

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If you are in such a situation then your #1 criteria for tires is price. You would be MUCH better off with 4 cheaper new tires than 2 better tires and 2 worn out different brand tires.

Even considering handling or performance of the tire, if you are only gonna get 2, is probably a waste. You are not gonna get good handling or a nice ride with 2 totally worn tires and 2 new tires with different characteristics front to back?

I would say pick these up:

Kumho 711 225/45R17 $119 ea from 1010tires. 4 will run you $476

They are probably a pretty decent tire anyway, historically Kumhos aren't too bad.

Compare this to what I would consider to be a "good" tire for the budget, you would be looking at at least $175 for Kumho SPT's or $200-$220 each for Kumho MX's, or BFG's

So for the price of 2 (~$400-$450) you can get 4.


Or look for used tires.


We will need the tire sizes (NOT wheel size) to really help you find the right size....

Sometimes there are used tires on beyond.

[Russell]

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yeah I did not take down my tire size this morning so I will do that tonight.

[Russell]

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The 45R17 that is the way % and then the Rim size?

[Kor]

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The 45R17 that is the way % and then the Rim size?

I think its, 225 is the width, 45 is the sidewall height, and R17 is the radius (17")

[Russell]

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thanks for your help kris

[Khyron]

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Pretty sure the 2nd number is some sort of ratio based on the first number. So a 255/45/17 is a different sidewall height than 225/45/17, even though the 2nd number is the same. That's why sizing is such a pain.

Also, your best tires should always be on the rear, FWD, RWD or AWD it doesn't matter. Understeer easier to correct than oversteer. You definately should get a set of 4 value all seasons and be done with it.