These will be going on s 2011 Chevy Cruze that lives it’s life in the Socal desert. I’m kinda leaning towards the Milestars since they’re a Taiwanese company and probably has better quality control. My Dad is a real cheapskate and the cheaper the tire, the better off he will feel.
Milestar or Sentury
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Another vote for Douglas from Walmart. They are some of the better cheap tires. They are made by Goodyear, and mostly US-made.
The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum is also a good choice and a great price from Walmart. This tire is now a WM-exclusive, but it wasn't always.
The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum is also a good choice and a great price from Walmart. This tire is now a WM-exclusive, but it wasn't always.
Bud_One
Site Donor 2024
Two sets of Sentury's purchased in the last two years... one set on my old 97 Accord and one set on my mom's 2014 Civic.
They don't stay balanced well. I won't be buying them again.
They don't stay balanced well. I won't be buying them again.
Nankang (Taiwan) makes Milestar tires. They have been making tires for 64 years. I have a set. They are excellent tires.
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
And I thought I didn't fit in......So are you...
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
Kumho LX platinum from Walmart on line. Best budget tires for the price
I'd go with the milestar's
My boss just put a set of milestar ATs on his work truck. They are surprisingly good.
I bought a used car with a set of Milestars… the lexus. They didn’t feel right on that car at all… it was probably a bit too sensitive to tolerate them in the low profile size it called for. On his f150, however, he is pleased and the seat time I’ve had in it… seems good.
I bought a used car with a set of Milestars… the lexus. They didn’t feel right on that car at all… it was probably a bit too sensitive to tolerate them in the low profile size it called for. On his f150, however, he is pleased and the seat time I’ve had in it… seems good.
Kokopelli34179
$50 site donor 2022
Milestar by a mile! Had Senturys before on a previous vehicle. They were okay... but Milestar would be better I think.
But... the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum from Walmart would be even better.
But... the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum from Walmart would be even better.
So, I realize this thread is 9 months old, but wanted to share. Had 4 of these Sentury tires put on my mother in laws 2005 Camry in 2019. She's 80 now and drives about 1500 miles a year (not kidding.) We also had some balance issues and she recently had a vibration. Discount Tire said front tires were coming apart and needed to be replaced. Exterior of tires looked absolutely fine, it was internal I guess. So, she still had some warranty left. She had them rotated and balanced periodically in the store and had several nails removed over last 5 years, so not sure if it's where shes driving or what on the nails....)
Instead of replacing 2, I asked store manager (I was on phone with them, I live in SC and she is in Florida) and he said 4 new tires (also Sentury) would be $235 out the door (pro-rated warranty left on old tires.) So, went ahead and did it.
I really wouldn't recommend them for the average daily driver (I can't imagine them lasting very long for someone who drives 10-15K a year), but for her use, if she can get another 5 years, they are fine. For $235, we couldn't complain.
Instead of replacing 2, I asked store manager (I was on phone with them, I live in SC and she is in Florida) and he said 4 new tires (also Sentury) would be $235 out the door (pro-rated warranty left on old tires.) So, went ahead and did it.
I really wouldn't recommend them for the average daily driver (I can't imagine them lasting very long for someone who drives 10-15K a year), but for her use, if she can get another 5 years, they are fine. For $235, we couldn't complain.
ls1mike
$50 Site Donor 2024
I have a set on the Caprice that have been awesome. I run the cheapest tires I can on that car as it is just the daily. I was surprised at how good they have been traction wise as the car is 400RWHP and 400 FT/lbs of torque. I have 18,000 on this set.
