What are you guys using for tires these days?
#1
What are you guys using for tires these days?
Its time for some new shoes.
I've had the OEM Goodyears, the Goodyear Eagle F1s, and most recently the Michelin Pilot Sport A/Ss.
Not impressed with the longevity or performance of the Michelins - I thought they were supposed to be top notch. The Goodyears were pretty nice, but pricey.
I drive about 30K a year, so something with good longevity but decent performance is what I'm looking for.
I've had the OEM Goodyears, the Goodyear Eagle F1s, and most recently the Michelin Pilot Sport A/Ss.
Not impressed with the longevity or performance of the Michelins - I thought they were supposed to be top notch. The Goodyears were pretty nice, but pricey.
I drive about 30K a year, so something with good longevity but decent performance is what I'm looking for.
#14
I'm using Nexen N3000s. They came with the car so I left them like that. Not many compalints here, except sometimes they start getting loud. Good tires tho, I've had them since 22.5K and I'm at 52k.
#18
If you're looking for good summer tires that look great and are a good price, look at Yokohama S-Drive's ... That's what I just got a couple months ago, and couldn't be happier. Great wet and dry traction.
#20
Riken Raptors - they came on the car (7 gen) when I bought it two weeks ago. I know, I'd never heard of them before either but a Google search will tell you more. So far they haven't seen rain, or snow, or any curve sharper than an Interstate on ramp! In Winnemucca, NV you can either go right on I80 to Salt Lake City or left to Reno, NV. I've driven them less than 500 miles. However, I can say that they ride very well on the freeway, are quiet, and are comfortable/stable up to 100+ mph. Riken Raptors are a budget tire marketed by a subsidiary of Michelin and sold at Discount Tires. With the amount of tread left on them, I reckon I'll live with them a while.
Live long, and prosper
Jerry L. Gubka
Live long, and prosper
Jerry L. Gubka
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#22
How do you like them? I had my eye on them after the F1s....cost a little less and were supposed to last forever. A friend of mine intially loved them on his GTI, then said they went to **** after 20K. Didn't last much longer beyond that, and I thought they'd go twice that.
Looks like there is quite a variety here.....everyone is using something different.
#23
I just bought some Michelin Primacy MXV4s a few thousand miles back.
Amazingly quiet, and comfortable. Handle good too.
But they are def not the cheapest things
I should be able to get well over 80k out of them.
Amazingly quiet, and comfortable. Handle good too.
But they are def not the cheapest things
I should be able to get well over 80k out of them.
#24
Nothing in particular.....I drive an a$$load of miles for work so something that will last a while, do decent in the snow, and give somewhat decent performance. The Goodyear F1s fit the bill, but were expensive.
How do you like them? I had my eye on them after the F1s....cost a little less and were supposed to last forever. A friend of mine intially loved them on his GTI, then said they went to **** after 20K. Didn't last much longer beyond that, and I thought they'd go twice that.
Looks like there is quite a variety here.....everyone is using something different.
How do you like them? I had my eye on them after the F1s....cost a little less and were supposed to last forever. A friend of mine intially loved them on his GTI, then said they went to **** after 20K. Didn't last much longer beyond that, and I thought they'd go twice that.
Looks like there is quite a variety here.....everyone is using something different.
http://forums.maxima.org/wheels-tire...ks-kdw-2s.html
Mike
#26
I just got the continental dsw a couple of days ago. Way big diferrence when i came to comfort and quietness compared to the oem goodyear rsa. I mean im dont race or anything but continentals are the oem tires for some mercedes, bmw, and mini cooper cars. I do highly recommend it
#27
Nothing in particular.....I drive an a$$load of miles for work so something that will last a while, do decent in the snow, and give somewhat decent performance. The Goodyear F1s fit the bill, but were expensive.
How do you like them? I had my eye on them after the F1s....cost a little less and were supposed to last forever. A friend of mine intially loved them on his GTI, then said they went to **** after 20K. Didn't last much longer beyond that, and I thought they'd go twice that.
Looks like there is quite a variety here.....everyone is using something different.
How do you like them? I had my eye on them after the F1s....cost a little less and were supposed to last forever. A friend of mine intially loved them on his GTI, then said they went to **** after 20K. Didn't last much longer beyond that, and I thought they'd go twice that.
Looks like there is quite a variety here.....everyone is using something different.
#28
Sorry to post on an old discussion but I am new to the group and don't have my 15 posts yet. Glad I found it, seems like a lot of helpful input.
I need to replace my OEM Conti's on my 2007 SL after 28K and am stumped. I always drove SUV's before my Maxima, I know nothing about getting tires for this car. FYI - compared to my SUV's, driving my Maxima feels like I'm driving a formula 1 race car, love it!!!
I am on LI, NY where we got 1 billion inches of snow this year. Until recently the OEM Conti's have managed well in the snow and felt great in the summer. I am disappointed in the low millage I have gotten out of them but I have had no other complaints except some "skipping" when I took off from a stop too fast on a wet surface. I guess I was re-learning how to drive on a front wheel drive, a bit different experience than SUV rear-wheelers.
I love the way the tires hugged the road and did what I told them too, I do not want to loose that but still need to get around in the snow. I'd also like some longer life.
Any suggestions for these types of conditions and goals would be greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
Marcantonio
I need to replace my OEM Conti's on my 2007 SL after 28K and am stumped. I always drove SUV's before my Maxima, I know nothing about getting tires for this car. FYI - compared to my SUV's, driving my Maxima feels like I'm driving a formula 1 race car, love it!!!
I am on LI, NY where we got 1 billion inches of snow this year. Until recently the OEM Conti's have managed well in the snow and felt great in the summer. I am disappointed in the low millage I have gotten out of them but I have had no other complaints except some "skipping" when I took off from a stop too fast on a wet surface. I guess I was re-learning how to drive on a front wheel drive, a bit different experience than SUV rear-wheelers.
I love the way the tires hugged the road and did what I told them too, I do not want to loose that but still need to get around in the snow. I'd also like some longer life.
Any suggestions for these types of conditions and goals would be greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
Marcantonio
#31
I like the look of the BFG KDW (new tread) but I haven't had a chance to read any reviews yet.
#32
I am seriously considering kumho ecsta lx platinum. Please let me know if this will be a wrong choice for everyday all season tires.
Reason 1: Good 60k tread wear
Reason 2: Not so soft side walls (compare to conti dws)
Reason 3: Cheap ($140 a pop)
Reason 4: Manufacturer road hazard warranty (initial 25% treadwear)
Reason 5: On road service for first 2 year
Reason all: all season tires
Reason 1: Good 60k tread wear
Reason 2: Not so soft side walls (compare to conti dws)
Reason 3: Cheap ($140 a pop)
Reason 4: Manufacturer road hazard warranty (initial 25% treadwear)
Reason 5: On road service for first 2 year
Reason all: all season tires
#33
My next purchase will be the continental extremecontact DW (max performance summer).
Winter is blizzak WS70
All season tires suck for winter, whats the point. They are useless for winter. There shouldnt even be all season tires. Last time I tried to drive on 1 inch of snow with all season tires I though I would die all trip long.
Winter is blizzak WS70
All season tires suck for winter, whats the point. They are useless for winter. There shouldnt even be all season tires. Last time I tried to drive on 1 inch of snow with all season tires I though I would die all trip long.
#35
#36
I am seriously considering kumho ecsta lx platinum. Please let me know if this will be a wrong choice for everyday all season tires.
Reason 1: Good 60k tread wear
Reason 2: Not so soft side walls (compare to conti dws)
Reason 3: Cheap ($140 a pop)
Reason 4: Manufacturer road hazard warranty (initial 25% treadwear)
Reason 5: On road service for first 2 year
Reason all: all season tires
Reason 1: Good 60k tread wear
Reason 2: Not so soft side walls (compare to conti dws)
Reason 3: Cheap ($140 a pop)
Reason 4: Manufacturer road hazard warranty (initial 25% treadwear)
Reason 5: On road service for first 2 year
Reason all: all season tires
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