Tire recommendations for P185 65 R14

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All Season tire clearances are starting, have decided on the above size, but not the brand. My 8 year old set died early and the winters are on a bit early while I shop for good AS on clearance for next year.

Looking for good mid-range tires along the lines of General Evertrek, Michelin Harmony, Michelin Destiny, and Uniroyal Tigerpaws. Any recommendations on alternatives in about the same price range, or feedback on the above mentioned welcomed. This is prime all season tire shopping time here, as lots of clearance stock to go as people start winter tire buying.

-Spyder
 
tigerpaws aren't bad. I assume they make submodels but I like the ride of the one I have. Siped adequately too.
 
I think that any of the tire web sites discussed here at BITOG would be the right choice for their reviews, brands and pricing. You will probably end up with a better all season tire for your Corolla this way unless you have already narrowed down the tire brand.

I do understand your thinking as-far-as, tire sales are comming soon and you want to be ready. I stopped looking for tire sales in my area as they never seemed as good as my internet finds.

As autumn is approcahing, and then winter, are you looking for all season tires that do well in the snow/ice or are you already using dedicated winter snows?

I think that using your early internet searching as a benchmark will help you decide if the comming tire sales in your area are any real deal.
 
I use dedicated winters on old fashioned steel wheels in the winter. I put them on early this year because the dry rot in my 8 year old AS tires the car came with had won the battle and they were no longer holding tire pressure. Rather than mix & match, or go with 4 cheapos, I put my fairly new winter tires on a bit early but they will come off by May 1 and the AS I buy, along with dedicated light alloy rims I'm looking for now, will go on and be used until Dec. 1

The AS will see no snow or ice as the winters will be handling that stuff. They will see lots and lots of rain, though, as we get a lot of it here and hydroplaning is a major concern. I drive sensibly in the wet, though, so I'm not looking to spend the premium for something like a Goodyear Aquatread. This particular sizing is also chosen for its slimmer profile which should give it some built in advantage for slicing through water than a wider tire can.

Based on the feedback so far, these tires all look like good choices. They also tend to be priced fairly closely, depending which ones are on sale during any given week. I have a slight brand preference for Michelin, but from what I've dug up on the Tigerpaws and Generals, its not enough of a preference that I would choose them over the other two contenders if they were better priced.

-Spyder
 
I'm running some Michelin Harmony/Destinys on my stiff/harsh riding 02 V6 Accord.The destiny is a nice tire but I'm gonna exchange 'em for some Comfort Tread Grand Tourings. I prefer the smoother/quieter ride of the Comfort Treads. Hope this helps.
 
Is there anything reasonably priced with a AA traction rating?
I had some toyo T1R's on the front, below average all seasons on the back of my Neon when it rained during an autocross.
The car drove like I had castors on the back... In the dry it oversteered abit but nothing like the drift show in the wet.

Tire rack has Kumho solus kh16's for $59 with a AA wet traction rating and 440 wear. AA tires seem to be a diaster in the snow but that's irrelevant.
 
Looking at tire rack, the Generals are AA, and the Michelin's AB. The Uniroyals aren't listed. None of my contenders are on sale this week at Can Tire according to the new flyer. I may add Michelin Hydroedge to the list.

Kumho Solus I have some experience with, and I found out the hard way just how bad they are even in light powder when I got cut off on the TCH and, in braking to avoid rear-ending the guy, flipped the car and rolled it into the median. They were fine in the wet though. It was a former gf's car who, prior to that, didn't believe there was any reason not to run the cheapest AS tires year round.

-Spyder
 
Spyder,

I too have a 2000 Corolla that the primary driver is my 20 year old daughter. Based upon the good reviews that I have been reading here and on other sites, I had been contemplating both the Cooper CS4 and the Michelin Harmony. It would be interesting to know if someone has either of these on the Corolla. One of the things I've been concerned about in this particular size is how many ribs there really are on this narrow a tire...
I believe the CS4 actually has a $50 rebate for a set of four currently.
Have you considered it?


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I haven't considered it. Cooper tires are a harder to find here (as are rebates that are valid in Canada). I have P185 70 R14 on it now, and those aren't bad for a mix of ride comfort and handling. I think by moving to the other size for my AS tires I'll wind up trading some ride comfort for improved cornering and wet weather performance. Or that's the theory anyway.

I've likewise only heard good things about the Harmony. I like Michelin anyway, and the Harmony is competitively priced too. The sales change every week, I may have better luck next week. By then I should have some more info to base the decision on too.

-Spyder
 
In no particular order, the Michelin HydroEdge, Cooper CS4, General Altimax RT, Yokohama AVID TRZ, Pirelli P4, Hankook Optimo H727, and yes the Kumho Solus KR-21 all show excellent hydroplaining resistance and I beleive are all rated as high or higher than Spyder7's choices.

I personally have the Pierlli P4's and love'm.
Many friends/family have the Kumho Solus KR-21's and love'm.
Also, others in our circle have Yokohama AVID TRZ and love'm.
One friend that I can think of is using General Altimax RT's and you guessed it...Loves'm.
We are all also considering the Hankook Optimo H727's
Don't know anyone with Cooper CS4's but read good things.
My neice just bought 4 Michelin HydroEdge and loves'm.

So many good choices of tires out there in all price ranges using sales/rebates...or not!
 
Thank you Discount Tire!! Tried the Michelin Destinys,and Primacys. The Michelins Whine at 60 mph and are not as comfortable as the Goodyear Assurance Comfort Treads,I now have on. Also,no 60 mph whine from the Goodyears. The Goodyears do not turn in as quickly as the Michelins,but I prefer comfort over handling. Hope this helps.
 
It helps. I do 60 mph routinely, so whine is no good. Narrows the field a bit more. Current contenders are Michelin HydroEdge, Michelin Harmony, General Evertrek, and Uniroyal Tigerpaw. Kuhmo Solus is a maybe (on the fence about this one).

The HydroEdge are much pricier than the others and fall under the category of the tire I'd like to buy if I can find it at the right price. The other choices are more realistic with my budget for tires.

-Spyder
 
The Harmony is the same tire as the Destiny. Noticeable road whine at 60. Discount tire gives you 30 days to "try and buy". Make sure,wherever you buy,you have the 30 day deal. Discount is good because they carry all the major brands and you are not limited to one tire line.
 
You sure the tire whine is not a specific tire or alignment issue? We have the Destiny on my Dad's car and they are whisper quiet and comfortable.
 
If you have access to Discount Tire, they are clearencing out the BF Goodrich Premiere Touring, which is a stellar all season tire (with good winter capability - 2 full depth sipes on each tread block). They also have a $60 rebate.

From what I've found, they are unloading stock that usually was only a Costco and Sams specific Tire.

You can find them at Sears now and many other tire shops, deeply discounted.
 
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