$550.00 max to spend on NEW tires, I need help!

[geisencam]

I no I want 245/50-16's but I am not sure what brand? I can't spend over $550.00 on tires, that includes the tire place putting the tires on my ect. I want something that I can put some heavy duty miles on. Thanks alot guys KEVIN

[ July 28, 2003: Message edited by: geisencam ]</p>

[Dominic]

Kumho 711

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

$56/ea + shipping = $264
Mount and balance = $60
Total = $324

and you have $ left in the bank. ;)

[geisencam]

I heard Kumho wear out "really fast" is that true?

[slomaro]

if you take print out how much a tire is online discount tire from whay i understands will match it and they may mount and balance them a little cheaper too

besides with them you get the lifetime rotate and balance (this can cost uyp to 20 bucks a tire some place else)

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

look into kumho 712's and yokohoma es100's

[WickEdSix9838]

i'd buy some bridgestone RE910's, it'll take up just about all of that 550 bux but they are really good tires and are like 50-80k mile tires...

[Dominic]

The bridgestones are more costly and don't wear any slower, they just have a mileage warranty.

If I got bridgestones and wanted a warranty, RE950 is the best deal.

But, for the cost of a 711, if you can get 30,000 miles out of it you're better off than with a higher priced 45,000-60,000 mile capable tire.

Plus, they're good in the rain and dry and are cheap to replace if you get a puncture.

4 tires under $550 = $112.50 min price + installation and shipping and tax. For that kind of price, you have very fewchoices (like 2).

[ July 28, 2003: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>

[Jason McCallister]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by geisencam:
I heard Kumho wear out "really fast" is that true?<hr></blockquote>

Like with any tire.... wear depends on your driving habits. ;)

[Blizzard96]

Your choices are really limited due to the $$$ you set...

...good luck.

[99firebirdconv.]

www.tiretrends.com they have the Falken ZE-512's for 125.00 US each. they are pretty cool. Or you can go with the even cooler Yokoham AVS ES100 tires which are 132.00 each...thats only 520.00, plus they are really good tires. ;)

[Dominic]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 99firebirdconv.:
www.tiretrends.com they have the Falken ZE-512's for 125.00 US each. they are pretty cool. Or you can go with the even cooler Yokoham AVS ES100 tires which are 132.00 each...thats only 520.00, plus they are really good tires. ;) <hr></blockquote>

Yes I run the ES100s.

P245/50R16 = $93 from tire rack
Add $10/tire shipping
Add $15/tire mount/balance

Total cost = $472

[Jack]

I have a set of Yokohama Avid T4's that have about 50k miles on them. The rears need to be replaced...wonder why? They are a good tire, good life and traction on dry pavement, wet pavement they are decent. They are very quiet and take a lot of abuse. I can probably get another 10k out of them. I got them mounted and balanced for 350 bux, not bad for the service I got out of them.