i just got these tires..and wow.
BfGoodrich traction t/a
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I just did some research and concluded that that BFG traction T/A H must be the best buy for my 2003 Corolla. I used Tire Rack in the past but it is too much hasle to get tires delivered in the mail, etc.
Which tire franchise has those BFG decently priced? I noticed that Wallmart/Sam's Club don't stock this model.
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Which tire franchise has those BFG decently priced? I noticed that Wallmart/Sam's Club don't stock this model.
Thanks
I went to a local tire shop Robertson tire to be exact. Good luck
Discount and Belle Tire had them. Anywhere that carries BF Goodrich should at least be able to order them.
Note: the tire stores will probably stock the T-rated version, but not the H or V rated ones, unless you're going to a shop that specializes in performance or racing tires (not that I know of any like that). If you're looking for a 130+ speed rating, you'll need to order them, whether it be through the store or from tirerack.
Note: the tire stores will probably stock the T-rated version, but not the H or V rated ones, unless you're going to a shop that specializes in performance or racing tires (not that I know of any like that). If you're looking for a 130+ speed rating, you'll need to order them, whether it be through the store or from tirerack.
Thanks for the info!!!
Your local Wally World should be able to order them for you. They have a special order catalog right in the store for your perusal.
Wagon: I tried to order these from Wal-Mart and they called me back and said they couldn't get them. Never really gave me a reason. I just ordered them from tirerack and they are being delivered today. Wal-Mart said they will mount them for me so I hope to go tomorrow. These were rated the highest of 24 tires according to the reviews. Good dry, rain, and snow traction. I hope they are as good as they sound. My van is getting scary in the rain.
You must not live too far from me. I work at a Belle Tire and, hard to believe as it may, Belle Tire is actually quite small. They're huge locally, but they're limited to mostly Michigan and not much else in the Mid West. I found that out after I joined and was actually surprised. My old employer, Big O Tires, actually covers the map of the United States much more thoroughly than Belle Tire.
But anyway, yes, we do carry BFG Traction T/As and our prices always include everything out the door. Mounting, balancing, valve stems and proper rim preparation if needed (cleaning corrosion off an aluminum wheel, beadsealing if needed, etc). The guarantee is the lowest out the door price. But Discount can beat us... if you show us an estimate from them the salesmen will do their best to beat the price, however.
That's good info about the tire stores. I actually bought my Traction TA's from Belle, after doing a little comparison shopping. I called Belle first, got their price, then got Discount's price, then went back to Belle and they were able to beat it by a few bucks per tire, so I went for it. It pays to call around. IIRC, the price I paid with installation was very close to tirerack.com's price without anything, including shipping.
I've put about 200 miles on my new Traction T/A tires and so far so good. Maybe just a little tire noise on the right roads but they grip like crazy. The wet handling seems to be great but I haven't driven in a pouring rain yet, just wet roads. These may be my new favorite passenger tire.
Update: I've got 1200+ miles on these tires now. Dry & wet driving. I love them. They are probably my new favorite passenger car/van tire. I can't find the limits in dry or wet. Not that I'm trying, especially in the rain. These things just stick like glue and ride really well.
With only 1000 miles on the tires, my leadfooted girlfriend in a zoomzoom P5 wagon drove 400 miles roundtrip in a torrential rain at 70mph while her friend in a Corolla hydroplaned all over the interstate at 50mph. They gripped, no problem. Now that there are about 2,000 miles on them, there is little to no road noise, and they ride great.
FYI, BFG Traction T/As are on sale at Sears now thru... tomorrow!
Very competitive sale price ($55+stems+balancing+tax for a 185/65R14 size), too. Sears seems to put these on sale at least once per season lately. You can keep tabs on their sales at Sears.com -- just click on the "Weekly Ad" button (top left), then type yr zipcode, then click "Automotive" (under the Browse by Department), then click "Tires & Accessories".
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Just have to comment about the original tire salesman rag about T/A's being the next best thing to Michelin MXV's. Had T/A's (65's--not H rated) on a 1997 Cavalier as OEM. One of the few good things about the car. I'd buy another set. Currently running BFG Excentias that I got at Wal-Mart, these are Wal-Mart only tires and are really no more BFG than Douglas's are Kelly/Goodyear. I do like the Excentias so far, though.
MXV's were one of the worst tires I've ever had-- ran out of steam on my Elantra at 38K. Replacement Uniroyal Tigerpaw GT-H's and the Excentias are both better. Probably would have gotten 45K out of the Tigerpaws had I not ripped one up in a construction zone. Have two remaining on the front and they're still doing fine pushing 40K.
Back to the original question-- liked my only experience with T/A's just fine. BFG and Uniroyal both seem to give more value for the $$$ than their Michelin sibling.
MXV's were one of the worst tires I've ever had-- ran out of steam on my Elantra at 38K. Replacement Uniroyal Tigerpaw GT-H's and the Excentias are both better. Probably would have gotten 45K out of the Tigerpaws had I not ripped one up in a construction zone. Have two remaining on the front and they're still doing fine pushing 40K.
Back to the original question-- liked my only experience with T/A's just fine. BFG and Uniroyal both seem to give more value for the $$$ than their Michelin sibling.
Just curious, which BFG T/A line were those? Many of BFG's various tire models carry the "T/A" suffix (Traction T/A, Touring T/A, Comp T/A, etc.), going back to their old marketing spiel about BFG tires' purported "Traction Advantage" (apparently borne out in the Traction T/As' case!).
BTW, the Traction T/As are on sale at Sears again, thru Xmas Eve this time, same sale price and same online lookup procedure as I noted above.
-Tye
BTW, the Traction T/As are on sale at Sears again, thru Xmas Eve this time, same sale price and same online lookup procedure as I noted above.
-Tye
wow this post is still going!
well im 3k into these tires and i have no complaints! i drove in wet and dry weather...
i took it to the limit in the wet weather taking corners like nothing! it will slide a bit but it controls of course...it really grips on the on and off ramps...going fast...
i can spin these tires very little in the rain, compared to my michellens mxv4 that went everywere when it touched water.
in the dry i couldnt ask for more, these tires grip!
i have them in 205/60/15
i went on the on ramp on the freeway, i just kept flooring it...and usually with the michelens it would slide, but these NOOO...they just kept turning and when it did slide it was a slight very light and easy to controll slide...of course i was pushing the car to about 60 mph! hehhe
i have fun with my car, 91 accord with slightly upgraded suspension.
well im 3k into these tires and i have no complaints! i drove in wet and dry weather...
i took it to the limit in the wet weather taking corners like nothing! it will slide a bit but it controls of course...it really grips on the on and off ramps...going fast...
i can spin these tires very little in the rain, compared to my michellens mxv4 that went everywere when it touched water.
in the dry i couldnt ask for more, these tires grip!
i have them in 205/60/15
i went on the on ramp on the freeway, i just kept flooring it...and usually with the michelens it would slide, but these NOOO...they just kept turning and when it did slide it was a slight very light and easy to controll slide...of course i was pushing the car to about 60 mph! hehhe
i have fun with my car, 91 accord with slightly upgraded suspension.
Someone explain to me please: why do you need the performance rated tire vs. the T rated one. I'm looking to buy a set of these tires for a Buick regal. My mother drives this car very gently.
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H speed rating would have more grip/traction than the T rated version. The 'T' have a B temp rating, while the H and V have A temp ratings. The T have an A for traction while the H have a AA for traction.
Performance rated tires don't necessarily mean your gonna go Nascar on the road, means that they are [higher] performing tires compared to other tires.
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