Anyone run Milestar MS932?
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I had a customer that had some on a old car of theirs. They seem to be ok when its dry but heavy rain or any snow and its a no go. They also seemed to wear pretty fast. Better than used but that's about all IMO.
Unless this is a rarely driven car or one on its last leg I would really try and save up a little more. Wait till General has a rebate and get some RT43s. Walmart, Tirerack, and many others sells them now so easy to shop around.
Unless this is a rarely driven car or one on its last leg I would really try and save up a little more. Wait till General has a rebate and get some RT43s. Walmart, Tirerack, and many others sells them now so easy to shop around.
Na this car gets driven A LOT. It is my daily, 116k on the clock. Car drives and rides well. Just did rear struts a couple of months ago. Tie rods and ball joints are good.
I probably put 20k on it a year.
I should get a good tire. Sick of cheezy tires. FWIW, I hated the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Maxs that I have on my summer wheels now. They're at maybe 6-7/32. I will be dismounting them and selling them on Craigslist for $100... I hate them that much. Noisy, slippery when wet, hard ride.
I probably put 20k on it a year.
I should get a good tire. Sick of cheezy tires. FWIW, I hated the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Maxs that I have on my summer wheels now. They're at maybe 6-7/32. I will be dismounting them and selling them on Craigslist for $100... I hate them that much. Noisy, slippery when wet, hard ride.
Had a set on my Taurus before I sold it. They were fine. Drove the car back and forth to work probably 100-120 times. Zero problems. Looked like new when I sold the car. It fit the budget for that car.
Milestar tires are made by Nangkang in China.
They seem to have decent reviews, although any user written tire review done by the general public must be taken with a huge gain of salt.
They seem like a really low end tire and don't seem cheap enough to justify it. Like a 205/65R15 Milestar MS932 is $45 which is cheap but that's only like $7 cheaper per tire than most low end brand name all seasons when they go on sale.
I'd personally much rather have a used set of name brand tires than new Milestars, SOLARs, Dexteros, Dorals, etc.
There is a used tire shop I go to to have patches and plugs done and tires mounted and dismounted which sells 75%+ tread 14-17" name brand tires for $30-$35 a tire mounted and balanced. I bought a 185/65r14 for a full size spare for my mr2 there. Continental control contact or something like that basically brand new from 2015 mounted and balanced on my wheel for $32. They also let you see the tires, read the date code, dunk them in water, etc. before you buy. I would do this over buying junk cheap-o tires every day if I was in a pinch and needed some cheap tires.
FWIW the shop is called MK Services in Denver. The shop is completely owned and operated by a family of Vietnamese people.
They seem to have decent reviews, although any user written tire review done by the general public must be taken with a huge gain of salt.
They seem like a really low end tire and don't seem cheap enough to justify it. Like a 205/65R15 Milestar MS932 is $45 which is cheap but that's only like $7 cheaper per tire than most low end brand name all seasons when they go on sale.
I'd personally much rather have a used set of name brand tires than new Milestars, SOLARs, Dexteros, Dorals, etc.
There is a used tire shop I go to to have patches and plugs done and tires mounted and dismounted which sells 75%+ tread 14-17" name brand tires for $30-$35 a tire mounted and balanced. I bought a 185/65r14 for a full size spare for my mr2 there. Continental control contact or something like that basically brand new from 2015 mounted and balanced on my wheel for $32. They also let you see the tires, read the date code, dunk them in water, etc. before you buy. I would do this over buying junk cheap-o tires every day if I was in a pinch and needed some cheap tires.
FWIW the shop is called MK Services in Denver. The shop is completely owned and operated by a family of Vietnamese people.
I like Cooper a lot but the CS5 falls short in the ice braking category per Consumer Reports. The General RT43 received a good rating in that category.
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
I like Cooper a lot but the CS5 falls short in the ice braking category per Consumer Reports. The General RT43 received a good rating in that category.
I put a set of Ultra CS5 on a couple family members cars and 1 set of the RT43s on my MiLs car. The CS5 handle better and are a little quieter. But the RT43 seem to grip better in the little bit of snow we have had so far.
So both are a good tire just different needs/wants.
I like Cooper a lot but the CS5 falls short in the ice braking category per Consumer Reports. The General RT43 received a good rating in that category.
I put a set of Ultra CS5 on a couple family members cars and 1 set of the RT43s on my MiLs car. The CS5 handle better and are a little quieter. But the RT43 seem to grip better in the little bit of snow we have had so far.
So both are a good tire just different needs/wants.
Makes sense by looking at the tread pattern of the CS5 that the RT43 would be better in ice and snow.
Those two will probably be my top two choices.
Fortunately I always outfit the Accord with dedicated snow/winter tires on 16" steel wheels... so those categories are always an after though to wet handling/braking, comfort, tread life and noise.
I really loved my Michelin Primacy MXV4s, what a [censored] of a tire. Hoping the CS5 and RT43 is back in that same category of touring tire... I loved those.
Those two will probably be my top two choices.
Fortunately I always outfit the Accord with dedicated snow/winter tires on 16" steel wheels... so those categories are always an after though to wet handling/braking, comfort, tread life and noise.
I really loved my Michelin Primacy MXV4s, what a [censored] of a tire. Hoping the CS5 and RT43 is back in that same category of touring tire... I loved those.
Originally Posted By: redhat
Fortunately I always outfit the Accord with dedicated snow/winter tires on 16" steel wheels... so those categories are always an after though to wet handling/braking, comfort, tread life and noise.
If you already use a separate set of winter tires, why not use summer tires instead of all-season? There's the Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is a great choice. For something a little more economical, consider the Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun.
Fortunately I always outfit the Accord with dedicated snow/winter tires on 16" steel wheels... so those categories are always an after though to wet handling/braking, comfort, tread life and noise.
If you already use a separate set of winter tires, why not use summer tires instead of all-season? There's the Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is a great choice. For something a little more economical, consider the Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun.
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
Originally Posted By: redhat
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
a 225/55 will fit just fine and there are many summer options in that size.
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
a 225/55 will fit just fine and there are many summer options in that size.
Originally Posted By: redhat
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Michelin Primacy HP
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Vredestein also makes the Ultrac Satin in 215/60-16
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Michelin Primacy HP
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Vredestein also makes the Ultrac Satin in 215/60-16
Originally Posted By: redhat
Na this car gets driven A LOT. It is my daily, 116k on the clock. Car drives and rides well. Just did rear struts a couple of months ago. Tie rods and ball joints are good.
I probably put 20k on it a year.
I should get a good tire. Sick of cheezy tires. FWIW, I hated the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Maxs that I have on my summer wheels now. They're at maybe 6-7/32. I will be dismounting them and selling them on Craigslist for $100... I hate them that much. Noisy, slippery when wet, hard ride.
20k annually, even split with winter tires, summer tires, imho isn't the best economically. You;ll get 1 to 2 seasons tops with summer tires which typically have lower relative treadwear ratings. I'd stick to your original all-season thoughts, which have longer wear and tread life warranties.
Na this car gets driven A LOT. It is my daily, 116k on the clock. Car drives and rides well. Just did rear struts a couple of months ago. Tie rods and ball joints are good.
I probably put 20k on it a year.
I should get a good tire. Sick of cheezy tires. FWIW, I hated the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Maxs that I have on my summer wheels now. They're at maybe 6-7/32. I will be dismounting them and selling them on Craigslist for $100... I hate them that much. Noisy, slippery when wet, hard ride.
20k annually, even split with winter tires, summer tires, imho isn't the best economically. You;ll get 1 to 2 seasons tops with summer tires which typically have lower relative treadwear ratings. I'd stick to your original all-season thoughts, which have longer wear and tread life warranties.
Originally Posted By: UG_Passat
20k annually, even split with winter tires, summer tires, imho isn't the best economically. You;ll get 1 to 2 seasons tops with summer tires which typically have lower relative treadwear ratings. I'd stick to your original all-season thoughts, which have longer wear and tread life warranties.
20k annually is probably a lot of highway miles, which are easier on tires.
And the name-brand summer tires I listed are almost certainly better than the cheap Chinese all-seasons OP is considering. And a lot of people on here consider treadwear warranties useless. The Primacy HP's warranty is 45k, enough for about 4 years. You also have the "a tire that lasts 60k isn't a tire it's a piece of plastic" crowd on here, too.
The only reason to use all-season tires is if you can only have one set of tires year-round in a place that gets cold in the winter *and* warm in the summer.
20k annually, even split with winter tires, summer tires, imho isn't the best economically. You;ll get 1 to 2 seasons tops with summer tires which typically have lower relative treadwear ratings. I'd stick to your original all-season thoughts, which have longer wear and tread life warranties.
20k annually is probably a lot of highway miles, which are easier on tires.
And the name-brand summer tires I listed are almost certainly better than the cheap Chinese all-seasons OP is considering. And a lot of people on here consider treadwear warranties useless. The Primacy HP's warranty is 45k, enough for about 4 years. You also have the "a tire that lasts 60k isn't a tire it's a piece of plastic" crowd on here, too.
The only reason to use all-season tires is if you can only have one set of tires year-round in a place that gets cold in the winter *and* warm in the summer.
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Originally Posted By: redhat
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Michelin Primacy HP
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Vredestein also makes the Ultrac Satin in 215/60-16
I owe you a beer. Thanks. Excited for a summer tire!
Originally Posted By: redhat
After looking for summer tires for a little bit, I cannot seem to find my size - 215/60/16.
I'd be concerned with a 225/55 or 225/60 throwing off my speedometer and or squeezing out of the rim a lot. A 235, I don't know if that would fit and I'd be even more worried about how it'd fit the rim.
Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Michelin Primacy HP
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Vredestein also makes the Ultrac Satin in 215/60-16
I owe you a beer. Thanks. Excited for a summer tire!
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