The Scranton/Wilkes stores only opened a few months ago. They use the AT name because Mavis was already using the name "Mavis Discount Tire" in the area, so they used the AT name instead.
Need a tire rec - 09 Honda CRV
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The Scranton/Wilkes stores only opened a few months ago. They use the AT name because Mavis was already using the name "Mavis Discount Tire" in the area, so they used the AT name instead.
Good point! Locally, there's a relatively new Mavis tire store within short walking distance of a long time DT store, the one closest to me. I barely pay attention to the Mavis store. Here, DT stores were first, and they are not changing the name. The new DT store nearby, only been open a couple months, maybe.
For a two year timeframe, I'd find something in a Kumho or even a Milestar brand to save a few shekels. I've been satisfied with both brands.
It’s hard to beat Yokohama as a mid-to-upper tier tire, without being a premium cost. IME their manufacturing is super consistent and the value is high. I’ll also as a general rule mention the continental highway tire HT offering - a comfortable tire with superior rain grip. Our CRV (‘15) has a tendency to spin badly in the rain, so we bit the bullet and put Michelin CC2s on it. You might look at Verdstein as well. They seem lesser known and therefore charge less but the reviews in general are quite good.
Kuhmo lx platinum from Walmart quality budget tire better price then some no name tires. I have two sets on my daughter's Elantra hit 52k miles with minimal rotations removed them before winter but didn't hit the wear bars yet.
The Hankook Kinergy line.
Not a tire for at the limit use, but one of the best on a per dollar basis for "normie," relaxed rivers.
And made in their new Tennessee factory
Not a tire for at the limit use, but one of the best on a per dollar basis for "normie," relaxed rivers.
And made in their new Tennessee factory
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I 2nd the general altimax RT45. I bought a set last year and they have been great.
Only thing worse than those tires in rain are tires treated with some oil to increase slipperiness.
I have no rain issues on my car my daughter didn't complain either. There's a full review on Tire rack they said wet traction not a issue. Snow is a issue there definitely not good
I got these (Reliants) for my daughter. They were on sale around Thanksgiving.
We have the same conversation often on here (and other places). For me there are places to save and scrimp and then there are places I don’t like to. Tires being one I’d rather not scrimp when mine and my families are on them at 70mph in all weather and traffic conditions.
Yes budgets prevail and we all have our own priorities. How much are you saving by getting the budget ones? Plan is to get rid of the car but have plans ever changed and you ended up another year or 2? Mine have. I also bought IMO great tires (Nokian Winter) but car got totaled 2 months later. I sold the tires for almost what I paid since they were now on rims.
I saved a lot initially on my prorated GY winter ones. I spent more trying to fix the balance issues then if I had gotten different ones from Costco/TR/DTD on sale. Yes I could have had same issue but my other 3 cars with another brand haven’t.
Yes budgets prevail and we all have our own priorities. How much are you saving by getting the budget ones? Plan is to get rid of the car but have plans ever changed and you ended up another year or 2? Mine have. I also bought IMO great tires (Nokian Winter) but car got totaled 2 months later. I sold the tires for almost what I paid since they were now on rims.
I saved a lot initially on my prorated GY winter ones. I spent more trying to fix the balance issues then if I had gotten different ones from Costco/TR/DTD on sale. Yes I could have had same issue but my other 3 cars with another brand haven’t.
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OP stated "I dont want to spend Michelin Money"
That is not scimping.
Michelins have gone way up in price. It can be $100 more a tire to get a michelin compared to plenty of legitimate mainstream brands.
Thanks everybody - all good comments. Current tires are Nokian Entyre C/S (225/65R17). They have felt out of balance since new, and are loud, even though it's not a truck tire. I replaced all four struts - and it got worse. (Now crappy tires, with cheap struts). A CRV isn't exactly a 911 GT3, but I don't want to hop down the road on smooth pavement.
I have run some of the tires mentioned (Kumho, Yoks) before on other cars, but not in this size. The Yoks (AVID?) were really nice on my crappy old Malibu. (Better tire than car most likely).
The RT43 / 45's are a possibility too. I must have caught it at a weird time - when I looked at Walmart they were in the $180 range which seemed too high. I would rather hit a local shop than a chain, but will probably price out costco. I had good luck there before, but the wait is long (month) for appointments.
I have run some of the tires mentioned (Kumho, Yoks) before on other cars, but not in this size. The Yoks (AVID?) were really nice on my crappy old Malibu. (Better tire than car most likely).
The RT43 / 45's are a possibility too. I must have caught it at a weird time - when I looked at Walmart they were in the $180 range which seemed too high. I would rather hit a local shop than a chain, but will probably price out costco. I had good luck there before, but the wait is long (month) for appointments.
Whatever you do, Goodyear Assurance only if you want to die in that CRV.
It was well worth the extra $150 to get into Michelin Defenders, which are not that expensive for Michelins.
It was well worth the extra $150 to get into Michelin Defenders, which are not that expensive for Michelins.
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Maybe get a Roadforce balance? Some tires and wheels will have vibrations if they are even just a little out of round. Especially noticeable if the out of round spot was mounted on a high spot on the rim. Doesn't matter if you balance them conventionally. On another note, if you don't mind a long break-in time and rather average winter performance for a GT A/S tire, the Toyo Extensa ASIIs may be an option. Be wary though, the break-in is horrendous, but I say the tire afterwards is very nice for around town/mild spirited driving. Just make sure you order off of Tire Rack and have them RoadForce balanced. On my 04'. 2 of them were over 20lbs! Caused really bad vibrations over 40. Now they ride pretty smooth with just a tiny bit of vibration at 70 which is probably the Cardone Reman CV I put in.
Huh - probably user error on my part. I'm basically in Harrisburg 17025. I'll check again. Still seeing over $140. I guess I didn't realize prices flexed by region.