GENERAL ALTIMAX RT45 vs SINCERA SN250 A/S

[slacktide_bitog]

I have a brand new set of the Falkens just sitting that I haven't installed yet but had purchased them for the other car. My 97 Civic currently has Michelin Defenders but has cracking where the tread meets the sidewall and is a common theme with their tires that were made around 10 yrs ago, luckily Michelin has stopped making this size 185/65/14. I started looking at the Toyo's but the RT45 also comes up. I have a set of Firestone snow tires already mounted that I'm going to swap so I can at least get through the yearly inspection and I won't have to do anything until Spring but either way I will need to purchase a 2nd set of tires. I may end up using the Falkens and then get another set later for the other car.

I had an issue with the brakes on the 97 with the pedal going to the floor so I'm having to drive the 99 that I parked due to the tires and the transmission needing replacement, tires are ok but noisy and wore out, passed inspection last year. I haven't found any leaks but the reservoir was low so wondering if air got into the system when I filled it back up. So far I've replaced the front brakes/rotors but wasn't really wore down at all, mostly just crusty from not driving it. My friend said he'd help me with the rear brakes and bleed out the system, I also purchased new rubber lines for it but hopefully I'll be able to start driving that one again.

Honestly, the Douglas tires are actually pretty good. Only $9 now, might be even cheaper on Black Friday.

Too bad there are no all-weather tires in your size

 

[Merek]

Honestly, the Douglas tires are actually pretty good. Only $9 now, might be even cheaper on Black Friday.

Too bad there are no all-weather tires in your size

Don't really need an all weather, several years ago I found someone on eBay selling the wheels from Honda Fit's where they were mounting new Firestone snow tires, I used them for 1 season and have been stored inside. I could've had them studded but opted not too. I need to check the date code on those as well and are most likely around the same age as the Michelins. I think the rt45's are a good tire but seems to get louder over time which realistically is normal for them. The 99 has Bridgestone Weatherpeak and they do need to come off, can't really stand listening to them but they are louder than the transmission. I have a spare waiting to be swapped in but wanting to get other work done all at the same time.

The market has really shifted away from the smaller sized tires and seems like every car now has a 16" or 17" tire.