Favorite budget tire?

[VQLT]

I have a 99 Saab 93 convertible that is only driven for pleasure about 1000 miles per year. When not used its garaged I need new tires as the current tires are over 12 years old. Since it’s just a pleasure car
What is a good budget brand tire?

 

[GON]

I have a 99 Saab 93 convertible that is only driven for pleasure about 1000 miles per year. When not used its garaged I need new tires as the current tires are over 12 years old. Since it’s just a pleasure car
What is a good budget brand tire?

Three things I don't want to save money at the expense of quality: brake parts, vehicle fluids, and tires.

I have used ten plus year old Michelin tires that have been flawless. Spend an extra $200 USD for Michelins, and sleep well at night for the next decade.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I guess the Arizona tires at Americas / Discount Tire. The StoneFire tires at Firestone. But Michelin for the win!

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

Never buy cheap tires. They’ll cost you more than they save you.

 

[CarDoc66]

Kumho.

 

[nickaluch]

Kuhmo lx platinum Walmart online

 

[dishdude]

Anything Cooper made, Mastercraft is their budget line and they make a great tire.

 

[CarDoc66]

Kuhmo lx platinum Walmart online

I didn’t know they still made the KU-27 until I read your other post last week. I think you can only get them at Wallys now? Great tire for the $$.

 

[twX]

I've had good luck buying used tires from private sellers. It doesn't matter if they're a bit worn so long as they aren't old, since they'll rot before they wear out if you're only putting on 1k miles per year. Don't forget to do a smoke show before swapping the old ones out.

 

[VQLT]

Kumho Solas ta31 on clearance through tire rack

 

[IndyIan]

Three things I don't want to save money at the expense of quality: brake parts, vehicle fluids, and tires.

I have used ten plus year old Michelin tires that have been flawless. Spend an extra $200 USD for Michelins, and sleep well at night for the next decade.

Eh, my old michelin experience has been they lost all their wet grip just like any other old tire... I really should replace the 8 year old Defenders on my Focus as their wet grip is dropping fast now.

 

[VQLT]

My tires will age out before they wear out

 

[k1xv]

Sumitomo makes very good tires at a good price point.

 

[football]

Tires are supposed to be changed every 6 years.

At only 1000 miles a year, I’d just put the cheapest set (Made in USA, Canada, or Korea)on from your local tire dealer.

 

[edyvw]

My tires will age out before they wear out

Laws of physics don’t care about that.

 

[ripcord]

What, 15 posts and no one has mentioned General Altimax? The tire that lots of people like and some love to hate.

The RT43 has been superseded by the RT45 but I have no personal experience with those.

Robot or human?

 

[VQLT]

Tires are supposed to be changed every 6 years.

At only 1000 miles a year, I’d just put the cheapest set (Made in USA, Canada, or Korea)on from your local tire dealer.

That is what I was thinking. Just looking for a brand recommendations

 

[ripcord]

I think you need to drive that car more often, VQLT. Enjoy it.

 

[JHZR2]

When I bought my 1985 190D last year, I was taking it across country, from Redding, CA. I realized around Bakersfield that I had some metal in the otherwise fine Michelin tires. Not wanting to chance it, I had to figure out my options fast, in an oddball 14” side. Walmart carried USA made Douglas tires, and the one in Henderson, NV had the right size in stock. Had them installed, and drove the rest. I’ve been very pleased. Never would have thought it.

They make an H rated one that would be better suited for the Saab. I’d give them a look…

 

[dubber09]

General G-MAX AS-05 is a very nice tire and can be found at very reasonable price. We have it on Forte and love it.