Small Car Tire Recommendations

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: Tdbo
Originally Posted By: NewEnglander
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Michelin "X" $42.00 each.


Where does one find Michelin tires at $42 each? Not sure I've seen that out there.



It can be done:

http://simpletire.com/michelin-x-radial-...;utm_term=26383


However, shipping is extra.


Then they are not $42.00/ a piece. I would imagine you would need to add another $15.00/each to the price for shipping. In many examples shipping costs makes ordering online a push to local prices on once you include mounting and balancing. Please note we are talking a LIFETIME BALANCE PACKAGE and not a one shot $10.00 deal.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I see General RT43 recommended here very often, and it is reasonably priced. Something to consider.



This tire in the OPs size on discounttiredirect is $65.00 AND THAT INCLUDES SHIPPING.

 

[Tdbo]

Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: Tdbo
Originally Posted By: NewEnglander
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Michelin "X" $42.00 each.


Where does one find Michelin tires at $42 each? Not sure I've seen that out there.



It can be done:

http://simpletire.com/michelin-x-radial-...;utm_term=26383


However, shipping is extra.


Then they are not $42.00/ a piece. I would imagine you would need to add another $15.00/each to the price for shipping. In many examples shipping costs makes ordering online a push to local prices on once you include mounting and balancing. Please note we are talking a LIFETIME BALANCE PACKAGE and not a one shot $10.00 deal.


Obviously. That is why I added that "shipping is extra" to the OP's original statement.

 

[CKN]

You said it "can be done". When in reality it can't be done when you include shipping. So there is not a Michelin tire in the OPs size that are 42.00 a piece NET.

 

[Tdbo]

Originally Posted By: CKN
You said it "can be done". When in reality it can't be done when you include shipping. So there is not a Michelin tire in the OPs size that are 42.00 a piece NET.




Obviously, sarcasm is wasted on you.
That was my point, that being that shipping was extra and the tire would cost more than $42. That was clear in the link that I provided.
Thanks for pointing that out, Captain Obvious.

 

[NewEnglander]

Thanks to everyone for the great feedback and advice. I am leaning toward the General RT43 as it appears to have the best recommendation, value, and reliability overall. They also sound like a tough tire for that size which is terrific for the Boston area with roadwork and the like happening 365 days a year it seems.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
Have Lifeliner GLS on my Focus in the summer and a friend put them on his Accord. Great tire for what you pay!

Only issue I had was someone slashed them after a month of having them.


+1 from the list you have I would pick the coopers. I have them on the Malibu and they are a great tire. I would have to agree with the Generals if you are looking outside your list. Heard a lot of darn good things about them

 

[CKN]

If they are not Michelin they can't be any good! (Only kidding )

 

[supton]

I've got two sets of General RT43's now, and have been quite happy so far. Not many miles yet, and the did cost a bit of mpg as compared to Michelin's; but vastly better performance in snow.

 

[Vuflanovsky]

Michelins are out of the equation with the parameters you're looking at...I wouldn't put those on an old Accent if I'm driving the car 6K miles a year. A nice cheap tire these days is the new American-made Cooper CS3 if they're available in that size. I've had good luck with General Tires in the past and people seem to like the RT43...might be the best option.