I'm trying to help a friend get new tires onto their Elantra; I think it's a base model 2016, give or take (manual transmission, so it's gotta be basest of base). Will nail down tire size later on today. I want to give my usual recommendation for RT43's, but want to make sure I give an unbiased opinion. I think he drives a lot, perhaps 30k/year; car is in NH and will deal with winter. I think this is a 195/65R15 tire, so Michelin might be reasonably priced. I suspect he won't be using snow tires so I'd like to err on the side of snow traction (I'll recommend snow tires but...). Also, waiting for Black Friday is out of the question, as he has one bald tire.
Cooper CS5, Hankook 727, General RT43, Continental TrueContact (PureContact? not sure on difference?), Michelin Defender. Anything else?
I think the 727's are getting old in tooth, but IIRC they used to be well recommended. CS5 is a favorite here I know, as is the RT43 (my favorite); not sure on the last two.
Cooper CS5, Hankook 727, General RT43, Continental TrueContact (PureContact? not sure on difference?), Michelin Defender. Anything else?
I think the 727's are getting old in tooth, but IIRC they used to be well recommended. CS5 is a favorite here I know, as is the RT43 (my favorite); not sure on the last two.