My new-to-me 2010 Camry V6 will be ready this evening or tomorrow, depending on how fast the we-owe's of alignment shop and detailing guys are. Shoeing on this exciting piece of high performance commuting appliance is... (wait for it)...
Gran Prix Tour RS
500AB 215/60R16 95T
DOT YJKA CAH3 3018
If I decode that correctly, they are less than one year old, mfg by "DAYTON TIRE & RUBBER CO" though my cell phone pics don't tell me if it's made in USA or not.
Googling these defied almost all attempts until I switched to Shopping search, then the flood came. Apparently these brandless tires are sold under many brands.
Sigma Delta Eldorado Telstar Cordovan etc.
Telstar sends a shiver up my spine, first time I ever replaced tires with 1/32 worth of wear was Telstar Weatherizers. Just like these, they came on a used Toyota. They were IMHO DANGEROUS when wet, even with low mileage. But that was a different tire.
My current plan is to run them for the summer and fall seasons, buy a second set of wheels with Winter tires, then re-think what to do with them next year this time. I reserve the right to re-evaluate if they turn out to be great, or awful.
Actual experiences most appreciated, even if they're second-hand.
Gran Prix Tour RS
500AB 215/60R16 95T
DOT YJKA CAH3 3018
If I decode that correctly, they are less than one year old, mfg by "DAYTON TIRE & RUBBER CO" though my cell phone pics don't tell me if it's made in USA or not.
Googling these defied almost all attempts until I switched to Shopping search, then the flood came. Apparently these brandless tires are sold under many brands.
Sigma Delta Eldorado Telstar Cordovan etc.
Telstar sends a shiver up my spine, first time I ever replaced tires with 1/32 worth of wear was Telstar Weatherizers. Just like these, they came on a used Toyota. They were IMHO DANGEROUS when wet, even with low mileage. But that was a different tire.
My current plan is to run them for the summer and fall seasons, buy a second set of wheels with Winter tires, then re-think what to do with them next year this time. I reserve the right to re-evaluate if they turn out to be great, or awful.
Actual experiences most appreciated, even if they're second-hand.