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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Help Deciding

Already posted in the Tire Forum...

Looking to purchase new tires by the end of this week.

Price is a major factor so after browsing tirerack:

1. Yokohama Avid V4S
2.Sumitomo HTR+
3.Kuhmo ECSTA ASX
4. Toyo Proxes (are these reasonably priced?)

Now if a few could chime in and tell me the pros and cons of each and say which is their choice, that would be a great help!
BTW, looking for a All-Season Tire
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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I have the TOYO Proxes A05 and have had absolutely no problems. Definitely a good choice. They are on the more expensive side than the tires on your list but are worth it.
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Toyo Proxes4....best all-season tire out there for a reasonable price.

Look in the tire section under the sticky(?) Best All-Season Tires.

The Proxes4 and Michelin Pilots are in a dead heat. The Proxes4, of course, cost about 60% as much as the Michelins. I'm on my 2nd set and they're great.

Not familiar with the A05, but you sure it's not a summer tire?
Make sure NOT to get the Proxes FZ4, by the way.
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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i dont know if this helps but i drive on mastercraft avenger zhp i know its not on your list but this is the second time i bought them and love them alot they are all season but have a really nice pattern good price too from town fair tire just some food for thought
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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I have the Yokohama Avid V4S and i love them. They stick very well, they are very well priced and they are ok in the snow. The only problem i see is that they are very soft and you will probobly have to replace them in about 30k to 35k miles, depending on your style of driving. Not familiar with the others.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
Toyo Proxes4....best all-season tire out there for a reasonable price.

Look in the tire section under the sticky(?) Best All-Season Tires.

The Proxes4 and Michelin Pilots are in a dead heat. The Proxes4, of course, cost about 60% as much as the Michelins. I'm on my 2nd set and they're great.

Not familiar with the A05, but you sure it's not a summer tire?
Make sure NOT to get the Proxes FZ4, by the way.
The Proxes A05 are all season tires.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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toyo proxes4
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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I drive Albertsons Low Pro's........

But the Toyo Proxes are good bang for the buck....

Check tire.com or your local Llanteria
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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Second the prox choice!

I am coming from yoko's and agree with Dimashka they wear really fast because they are so soft. I dont drive my max hard all the time and never do burnouts or anything and they still wear fast. I am rolling proxes 4 right now and love them.

I would say the yoko's stick a little better but the trade off isnt worth it in my opinion. I dont think it is feasible for you either since you said price was a factor.

My friend with a 99 maxima just got a house brand tire at pep boys. I believe the name was definity. I drove the car they were some nice all weather tires. They had a nice tread pattern and were too hard. Which is common in house brands and all seasons. They were really cheap too I beleve like 40-50ish per tire. SO that is an opinion there too. Good luck.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Now the warranty between tirerack purchased tires and a tire shop, are the comparable or apples and oranges?
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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I have had my Kuhmo ECSTA ASX for about 2,000 miles and love them. They are very quite and grip pretty well for the price.
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I have the Yok Avid V4S and couldn't be happier. The treadlife should be till 60k, I guess I have to wait and see how they hold up....


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...peed_rating=YR
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
Toyo Proxes4....best all-season tire out there for a reasonable price.

Look in the tire section under the sticky(?) Best All-Season Tires.

The Proxes4 and Michelin Pilots are in a dead heat. The Proxes4, of course, cost about 60% as much as the Michelins. I'm on my 2nd set and they're great.

Not familiar with the A05, but you sure it's not a summer tire?
Make sure NOT to get the Proxes FZ4, by the way.

i say proxes too, what's wrong with the FZ4's??
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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my opinion:

Yoko Avid V4s or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S( i have these and love them!!!)...both are excellent tires tho!!
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Freaknificent
Already posted in the Tire Forum...
Then this thread is unnecessary.
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