Hello guys. I need new tires on my maxima
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I do not drive my car aggressively at all. I just lost my job and just can spend over a grand on tires. I have 27,00o on my stocks now and need a tire that will last longer. I will list some tire that on tire rack are under 200 bucks. I know sometimes you get what you pay for, I just need new rubber to last me another two years,

Kumho
Pirelli p zero Nero
Handcook optimo
Goodyear rs-a
Firestone firehawk wide oval

These are all season tires and not summer like I have now
Thanks guys

 

If you're on a budget and not all that fickle about tires, looking into some used ones may be helpful to you. They're easy to check out on your own, if you have the size it will be no problem to locate them in your area (call around to tire shops and check online classifieds).

Invest in a cheap tread depth gauge (under $5) to get a reading off each tire to check the life left and for uneven wear. Next, check the date code on the tire to make sure they're not beyond 5-7 years old (but usually you will see cracks in the sidewall/tread if they are). Inspect for any patches because this may give you some bargaining room to help negotiate a lower price. A tire with a damaged sidewall will not be put on by any reputable shop so steer clear of these. Don't get lazy like I did once and only check over only a couple out of the set, one had low tread (4-5 32nds) and ended up getting a puncture within a couple weeks...lesson learned the hard way.

You may end up saving hundreds over buying new.

 

Go to tirerack.com and look under the "survey" section under each specific tire you are considering. They have it listed in easy read, red, yellow, and green, as far as customer satisfaction. The last few times I've purchased tires, that's where I went. You can also sort by price.

 

From your list below.

Kumho
Pirelli p zero Nero ***** NO
Handcook optimo
Goodyear rs-an ******NO
Firestone firehawk wide oval

Tire that I am considering is the General G-MAX AS-03. Seems to have gotten good reviews and price seems good as well.

 

I had the pirrelli p zeros on my mustang, and they where an awesome set of tires in my opinion. The lasted me close to 40,000 miles, and I rode that car hard.

 

check into the delinte thunder 7, i like em, 20k miles in still lasting long, nice wet and dry traction...and relatively inexpensive i got an entire set of 20's for under 500

 

Will going to tire rack save that much money after I "try" to have someone mount them without buying them from there. My local Firestone has a sale buy three get the forth for free. I am a little skeptical anyone other hen the dealer with the tire pressure sensors.
Thanks for the input.

 

I loved those tires as well. Quiet and sticky but I didn't keep them very long so I can't comment on tread life.

 

I understand you're on a budget but sometimes trying to save some money costs you money down the road. Some shops will include free lifetime rotating, balancing, and flat repair. This could save you up to $1000 over the life of the tire ($50 per rotate/balance every 4k miles). And if course rotating that often should extend your tire life.

 

I get free rotation from the dealer. I understand where you are coming from.

 

Tirerack has agreements with some tire shops, you can have the tires delivered to your shop then just take your ride in and get 'em mounted, just make sure they don't screw with your tpms.

 

That was my concern at least if Nissan screws them up they would fix it without going postal