help me choose tires!

[supton]

Not sure if RT43 would fit. I do like how they ride, and when new they seem ok in snow (once half worn, like any other all season). Great deal when on sale.

How many miles per year? I wonder if these tire will age out before wear out. Also, how much snow/ice traction do you need/want?

 

[Jimzz]

Yea the General RT43 is probably the best bang for the buck out there. They even work well in light snow.

I put a set on my MiLs car and they have doing well.

 

[SatinSilver]

The RT43 gets high marks in Consumer Reports. Not just in snow traction but in ice braking as well. Where the Cooper CS5 get low marks in ice braking. I used to think the two tires were a toss up. But in this climate I need all the help I can get when conditions go south.

 

[SirTanon]

Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Cooper!


I'll second this. I got a set of Cooper Zeon CS3-A tires put on my fusion about 10 months ago, and I've been extremely pleased with them. 4x 215/55R17 tires, mounted, with rebates, came to about $360. Since then, I've put about 15,000 miles on them and they've proven to be excellent.

 

[Reggaemon]

Cooper CS5.

American built.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Please keep us updated! Let us know what tires you eventually choose

 

[carloz]

Goodyear Assurance ComfortTreads. You will see many good reviews about it on tirerack.

 

[Duffyjr]

Originally Posted By: Reggaemon
Cooper CS5.

American built.



I've had the Grand Touring version for about a year on my Buick and they are very quiet and provide a smooth ride. I not a spirited driver so traction is good in all seasons for me.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Grand Touring Summer seems like the best category for you. You don't need all-season or longevity but would like good handling and a nice ride. They are probably the quietest as well.

235/55-17

Top choices are
Michelin Primacy HP
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
--Goodyear Excellence--
Hankook Ventus Prime 2 (or 3)
Falken EcoRun ZE914

If price is important, there's also the Nexen Nfera SU1


Goodyear has since replaced the Excellence with the EfficientGrip. Sorry for the mistake