BITOGers aren't usually shy with opinions, so asking for thoughts on tires for a less than 1000mi/yr older vehicle (2004 TSX).
Likely to continue current monthly 60 mi hwy, 20 mi in city, and driving may occasionally coincide with rain, and even rarely snow (or at least after-snow salty slush). Time, not tread-depth, will wear, and opportunities for any further "spirited" driving are few to none. Don't want to go used.
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May have to travel, or order online and find a balancer/installer, as neither tire chain-stores nor superstores are local, and visible local tire businesses seem only quick "flats fixed" joints in previously abandoned storefronts.
Without accounting for availability, a few seen online were:
~$100 range - but still recognizable names: Kumho LX Platinum KU27 All-Season Tire for $79, Goodyear Reliant All-Season at $105, at Walmart.
~$150+ range: Continental PureContact LS, General G-Max or Altimax 365AW, Kumho Ecsta, Toyo Extensa, Cooper CS5 Ultra, Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+, Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS PLUS 2 (though "only" 91V vs OEM 93V)
~$200 range: Bridgestone Turanza Quiettracks or Potenza RE980AS Plus, Michelin CrossClimate 2s, Pirelli P7 AS PLUS 3, Bridgestone
Existing tires* were put on bit more than ten years back, when vehicle was still a 400 mi/week commuter, and were super. They still feel darn good - but street-parking-enhanced sun/weather cracking is a bit too much (visually) to ignore.
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*currently: Bridgestone Potenza G 019 Grid High Performance All Season
- When another set of the OEM Michelin Pilot MXM4s P215/50R17 OEMS weren't in stock, a chain-store counterman offered a great 4 for 3 deal on these in the same size, and IMHO they turned out quieter and better performing in all conditions (even "spirited" driving) compared to the Michelins.
Likely to continue current monthly 60 mi hwy, 20 mi in city, and driving may occasionally coincide with rain, and even rarely snow (or at least after-snow salty slush). Time, not tread-depth, will wear, and opportunities for any further "spirited" driving are few to none. Don't want to go used.
-
May have to travel, or order online and find a balancer/installer, as neither tire chain-stores nor superstores are local, and visible local tire businesses seem only quick "flats fixed" joints in previously abandoned storefronts.
Without accounting for availability, a few seen online were:
~$100 range - but still recognizable names: Kumho LX Platinum KU27 All-Season Tire for $79, Goodyear Reliant All-Season at $105, at Walmart.
~$150+ range: Continental PureContact LS, General G-Max or Altimax 365AW, Kumho Ecsta, Toyo Extensa, Cooper CS5 Ultra, Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+, Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS PLUS 2 (though "only" 91V vs OEM 93V)
~$200 range: Bridgestone Turanza Quiettracks or Potenza RE980AS Plus, Michelin CrossClimate 2s, Pirelli P7 AS PLUS 3, Bridgestone
Existing tires* were put on bit more than ten years back, when vehicle was still a 400 mi/week commuter, and were super. They still feel darn good - but street-parking-enhanced sun/weather cracking is a bit too much (visually) to ignore.
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*currently: Bridgestone Potenza G 019 Grid High Performance All Season
- When another set of the OEM Michelin Pilot MXM4s P215/50R17 OEMS weren't in stock, a chain-store counterman offered a great 4 for 3 deal on these in the same size, and IMHO they turned out quieter and better performing in all conditions (even "spirited" driving) compared to the Michelins.