Buying new tires.

[bluue13]

So I have to buy new tires for my 2004 Toyota Corolla LE.

Ive narrowed it down to a few choices: Goodyear Eagle GT or Integrity, Yokahama Avid Touring S or Avid TRZ, Pirelli P4 Four Seasons, and Michelin Hydroedge.

Anyone out there know anything about tires or have any recommendations based on this list? I'm trying to not spend too much over $100 per tire.

Thanks for the help!
-Greg

ETA: I put about 13-14,000 miles per year on my tires.

 

[:Monty:]

Did you try tirerack? They have great comparisons and reviews.

 

[UglyBrumski]

+1 for Tirerack. I think there are better all-seasons out there for under $100.

 

[bluue13]

Awesome, thanks guys. I was just there checking it out. Great site.

 

[Nashkicker]

I suggest you but 4!

 

[Devil Doc]

Even though you're a know it all flatlander, you still live in New England. You need two sets of tires. One for Summer and one for Winter. I'm sick of sharing the Interstate with folks who don't understand this simple concept. There's no such things as All season radials and they aren't meant for folks who actually have a Winter.

Doc.

 

[bluue13]

:laugh: A good point, Doc. I guess I'll have to save up a little more and buy some snow tires as well.

 

[Pugman1943]

Snow; did someone say SNOW. What dat?

 

[tomthirtysix]

White-wall tires! They say, "Look at me! Here I am! Love me."

 

[Shamrocker]

Even though you're a know it all flatlander, you still live in New England. You need two sets of tires. One for Summer and one for Winter. I'm sick of sharing the Interstate with folks who don't understand this simple concept. There's no such things as All season radials and they aren't meant for folks who actually have a Winter.

Doc.

:laugh: A good point, Doc. I guess I'll have to save up a little more and buy some snow tires as well.

There are some insurance providers that are stipulating snow tires are required in certain climates during certain periods of time, or if you don't have snow tires on and you are involved in a collision you are automatically found to be at fault for 50% or more of the incident. A few years ago, Quebec had a shortage of snow tires due to the implementation of that law. While it may not be a law everywhere, it's not a bad idea.

 

[J-Rod]

Snow tires are only absolutely necessary if snow plows don't exist in your city/town, or if you have a RWD car. And if you're going to get snow tires, get Blizzaks, they're the best, bar none.

If you have a FWD car, all-seasons will work just fine. As long as you take caution while driving in adverse conditions, and don't drive like a douche, you'll be fine.


And since this is most likely your everyday car, and you don't need any performance advantages, don't get anything with too low of a profile. Check out tire-rack like others suggested, they have an excellent rating system for tires, both in performance and how long they last. I've used them before, and their reviews have been reliable.

 

[Devil Doc]

You're from Virgina? 24 yrs old? How many Nor'easters have you driven in? Know-it-All Flatlander. :laugh:

Doc.

 

[J-Rod]

You're from Virgina? 24 yrs old? How many Nor'easters have you driven in? Know-it-All Flatlander. :laugh:

Doc.

I'm in Virginia now for law school, but I moved here from Chicago, which is where I'm from. So I think I'm qualified as far as knowing a thing or two about winters.

And I may be 24 . . . but I can guarantee I know plenty about cars and driving. Or are there a lot of mechanics, and certified racing drivers around these parts? And not for your local SCCA . . . I'm talking 180mph plus GT cars.

Let's not be so quick to mouth off in the future . . .

 

[Devil Doc]

I see Law schools are giving out their arrogance implants early.:sign: Chicago, huh. I've been stationed there. Ain't no hills, ya prairie dweller. You ever driven up a hill in a snow storm?

Doc.

 

[grateful1]

Do they make a snow tire for the GT series?




As for the snowtires/Blizzaks.....take a look at Nokian's! :thumbs:

 

[Stogieboys]

Even though you're a know it all flatlander, you still live in New England. You need two sets of tires. One for Summer and one for Winter. I'm sick of sharing the Interstate with folks who don't understand this simple concept. There's no such things as All season radials and they aren't meant for folks who actually have a Winter.

Doc.

I used to think my all season radials did a good job, but then I bought a set of snow tires a couple years ago after i happened into a spare set of stock rims, the comparison is like night and day... i'm sold on snow tires.....

I live in Buffalo, so I definitely know where you're coming from Doc

 

[J-Rod]

I see Law schools are giving out their arrogance implants early.:sign: Chicago, huh. I've been stationed there. Ain't no hills, ya prairie dweller. You ever driven up a hill in a snow storm?

Doc.

Just didn't want my arrogance to be outdone by yours! :laugh:


But to the OP, if you decide to save up for snow tires, you'll probably be in the $150-200/per tire range, so save up!

Do they make a snow tire for the GT series?




As for the snowtires/Blizzaks.....take a look at Nokian's! :thumbs:

sadly, no snow for GT . . . a friend of mine is a rally driver though, took me out once on a snow/ice track, scared the sh*t out of me. Rally drivers are nuts

 

[grateful1]

sadly, no snow for GT . . .

Then don't put it in line with knowing how to drive in the snow.

 

[J-Rod]

sadly, no snow for GT . . .

Then don't put it in line with knowing how to drive in the snow.

the knowing how to drive in snow statement was in that part about being from Chicago . . . since apparently being from the northeast has qualified Doc as an expert.

Or am I held to a different standard because all I tried to do at first was offer some advice to the OP, and not be a dick . . .

 

[grateful1]

sadly, no snow for GT . . .

Then don't put it in line with knowing how to drive in the snow.

the knowing how to drive in snow statement was in that part about being from Chicago . . . since apparently being from the northeast has qualified Doc as an expert.

Or am I held to a different standard because all I tried to do at first was offer some advice to the OP, and not be a dick . . .

It's Doc's 'way' that you don't understand...yet.

That and the use of the SHIFT key!

:sign: