Putting new tires soon on a 2006 Sienna. Anyone have run the Goodyear Viva tires? I know some like the RT43's. Just wanted your opinions on your recommendations on this van. Tires need to be quiet and smooth with good wet and dry traction. What's your thoughts. Thanks in advance
Opinions on goodyear Viva 3's
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Siping on those looks similar to that on the Michelin Defenders, minus a few.
The Viva 3 is a made for Walmart Goodyear tire. They look similar to the Goodyear Integrity. It wouldn't surprise me if they were both made at the same factory.
Like somebody said, they are just an average tire, nothing to write home about. If you are looking for a budget minded 'bread and butter' tire, I'm sure they'll do fine.
The Viva 3 has a lot of good reviews at walmart.com
Like somebody said, they are just an average tire, nothing to write home about. If you are looking for a budget minded 'bread and butter' tire, I'm sure they'll do fine.
The Viva 3 has a lot of good reviews at walmart.com
So would a RT43 be considered a much better tire or what? Thanks
They are fine for normal vehicle use, like commuting or daily driving. Nothing special. They are fine in dry, below average on wet. I would say average on road noise
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Originally Posted By: barkingspider
They are fine for normal vehicle use, like commuting or daily driving. Nothing special. They are fine in dry, below average on wet. I would say average on road noise
What objective evidence is there to say that? Did TR rest them?
They are fine for normal vehicle use, like commuting or daily driving. Nothing special. They are fine in dry, below average on wet. I would say average on road noise
What objective evidence is there to say that? Did TR rest them?
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Originally Posted By: Toaster_Jer
Putting new tires soon on a 2006 Sienna. Anyone have run the Goodyear Viva tires? I know some like the RT43's. Just wanted your opinions on your recommendations on this van. Tires need to be quiet and smooth with good wet and dry traction. What's your thoughts. Thanks in advance
Google-search each brand/model for various reviews. That's what I do. I will also check-out the Discount Tire website and review 2-3 of theirs. That's where I usually purchase my tires. Service and repair/replacement values are top-notch there.
One tire store I will never enter again is Belle Tire. A bunch of bozos are employed there.
Putting new tires soon on a 2006 Sienna. Anyone have run the Goodyear Viva tires? I know some like the RT43's. Just wanted your opinions on your recommendations on this van. Tires need to be quiet and smooth with good wet and dry traction. What's your thoughts. Thanks in advance
Google-search each brand/model for various reviews. That's what I do. I will also check-out the Discount Tire website and review 2-3 of theirs. That's where I usually purchase my tires. Service and repair/replacement values are top-notch there.
One tire store I will never enter again is Belle Tire. A bunch of bozos are employed there.
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I had one. Despite its within-tolerance date code the bead rubber was getting disintegrate-y. Left bits of itself on the rim, let itself get chipped and cracked, etc. Seems like it wasn't made with tons of (or even an adequate amount of) expensive preservatives.
I'd still stick them on in a pinch if the price were right. Better options are out there, though.
I'd still stick them on in a pinch if the price were right. Better options are out there, though.
OK I assume everyone is referring to the Viva2 or Viva3. I thought maybe ones liked the RT43 better, I don't know. I have ran two sets of the Viva2 on a 02' Prius. Sam's I noticed has a great deal on the Pirelli P4. They're suppose to be good for 90,000mi. Any thoughts?
Another option is the Cooper CS5 which is also rated for 90,000mi. Any experience with them? Like I said before; I would like them to ride quiet but have good traction in wet and dry conditions and be pretty fair for an all seasons including winter within reason. Ha ha
Discount tire direct has upto triple rebates right now.
What size tires?
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct...ca&fqs=true
for General AltiMAX RT43
215 /65 R16 98T
91.79*4 -60-75= $233
H-rated for 6$ more.
yokohama yk580 $420-220rebates=200$
Free shipping.
For 225/60r17
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct...d=17&cs=225
cooper cs3 408-135=273
General rt43 T or H rated $319
yoko yk580 =$348
etc
What size tires?
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct...ca&fqs=true
for General AltiMAX RT43
215 /65 R16 98T
91.79*4 -60-75= $233
H-rated for 6$ more.
yokohama yk580 $420-220rebates=200$
Free shipping.
For 225/60r17
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct...d=17&cs=225
cooper cs3 408-135=273
General rt43 T or H rated $319
yoko yk580 =$348
etc
I'd pass on the Viva3. (My daughter was forced to buy Viva3's these b/c of two, yes two blow-outs while on a trip. One from road debris, the other from low tire pressure and perhaps age of spare.) The RT43 is a superb tire. Just ordered some Yokohama Ascend's for my daughter's CRV from DTD. ($200 back in rebates.) If snow traction is a concern, I've heard the RT43 are very good for an all-season tire. (Have the RT's on my Previa van but don't drive in the snow w/this car.) Buy something besides the GY's, IMO.
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