Anyone Have Bridgestone G019 ?

[edge10]

This tire for an older Nissan '87 Maxima in 195/60 15 size. I am looking moderate performance and decent ride quality . It should be able to handle light snow. Ride can be firm, but not a jarring ride over expansion joints and ruts.

 

[Audi Junkie]

They are ok, but I have a friend who had a bad experience with one. They seem to fit what you are looking for. A lot of people are using the Altimax instead.

 

[edge10]

What happened to your friends G019 tire? Are you talking about the Altimax HP? I've heard this tire may have slightly less turn-in response (more compliant sidewall) and a bit less ultimate grip, but is has better ride quality.

 

[Audi Junkie]

Total failure.

 

[Bobert]

There is a video review here at tirerack:

http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index.jsp?video=21&quality=high

 

[sierrascout]

I only have about a thousand miles on mine so far, I have no complaints so far.

 

[ATS-V]

My 2¢

I have the previous generation G009 if that matters. I like them, good balance of performance and wear. They decent in the snow. For the price you can't beat them.

 

[edge10]

A quick follow up on my tire hunt. I went with the G019 in a 195/60 -15 . Got them on a buy 3 get 1 free, so I thought it was a good deal. I only have about 150 miles on them , but I driven them in a variety of conditions.

Overall I am pretty satisfied: good steering response turn-in, good road holding dry, good in wet. Surprisingly good in light and medium snow and slick slush. The tire has a somewhat firm ride, just a hair more than the LH-30 Affinty they replaced, which I think is good trade-off for the increase in handling. Time and miles will tell with the wear.