i need a set of tires for the saturn . the oem size is 185/65/15 i want a lower profile could i go down to 195/55/15? and whats a good brand to check out.
what your favorite brand of passenger car tires
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I put a set of 4 Michelin Destiny on my Saturn.
See thorough tire review here:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2701499&page=1
See thorough tire review here:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2701499&page=1
Stick with the OE size, IMO. No benefit from lower profile that will matter on a Saturn.
A couple popular tires on the forum:
-Hankook H727
-Cooper CS4
A couple popular tires on the forum:
-Hankook H727
-Cooper CS4
copper cs4
any particular reason you keep posting topics about the same thing?
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2725307#Post2725307
You could have just revived your topic where you posted about this less than a month ago.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2725307#Post2725307
You could have just revived your topic where you posted about this less than a month ago.
i like the more solid cornering feel of low profile tires
I don't buy based on brand. That's foolish. Have owned Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Bridgestone. All make good tires, and all make some lousy ones too.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
Originally Posted By: dparm
I don't buy based on brand. That's foolish. Have owned Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Bridgestone. All make good tires, and all make some lousy ones too.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
Same here, I read the reviews based on what models are available in my size. I have mostly bought from Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin. I did buy Yokohama's once. I also shoot for buying something made in the USA if possible.
I don't buy based on brand. That's foolish. Have owned Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Bridgestone. All make good tires, and all make some lousy ones too.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
Same here, I read the reviews based on what models are available in my size. I have mostly bought from Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin. I did buy Yokohama's once. I also shoot for buying something made in the USA if possible.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
i like the more solid cornering feel of low profile tires
I had Michelin Hydroedge on my SL2 and they did hug the road better on a corner compared to CS4. My solution was to let up on the gas a little when taking a turn too fast since using the CS4's. The Michelin's were more solid when cornering at higher speeds. Otherwise the Michelin's had no advantage to me plus they cost a lot more than the CS4's.
i like the more solid cornering feel of low profile tires
I had Michelin Hydroedge on my SL2 and they did hug the road better on a corner compared to CS4. My solution was to let up on the gas a little when taking a turn too fast since using the CS4's. The Michelin's were more solid when cornering at higher speeds. Otherwise the Michelin's had no advantage to me plus they cost a lot more than the CS4's.
I like Bridgestone. Also had some nice Goodyear Eagle HPs.
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
copper cs4
+1 on the Cooper Tires. They have a rebate too right now.
copper cs4
+1 on the Cooper Tires. They have a rebate too right now.
Could go to a 195/60/15. Very common size.
Overall I love General tires. They are never expensive, and always perform well. I am also a fan of Cooper and some Hankook.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
I like Michelins .
Originally Posted By: dparm
I don't buy based on brand. That's foolish. Have owned Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Bridgestone. All make good tires, and all make some lousy ones too.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
Me neither !
I buy what is the best value in term of performance/handling on dry road(since we rarely have any rainy day in So Cal), tread life, road noise and price(after rebate).
None of my car has the same brand in a row. The LS400 has Yoko AVID Touring-S now, it had AVID Touring (not S) many years ago, then Michelin Harmony after that.
I don't buy based on brand. That's foolish. Have owned Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Bridgestone. All make good tires, and all make some lousy ones too.
I buy based on the objective testing I read about (Tire Rack, namely) and sometimes based on subjective experience from owners of the same or similar car.
Me neither !
I buy what is the best value in term of performance/handling on dry road(since we rarely have any rainy day in So Cal), tread life, road noise and price(after rebate).
None of my car has the same brand in a row. The LS400 has Yoko AVID Touring-S now, it had AVID Touring (not S) many years ago, then Michelin Harmony after that.
Originally Posted By: jkhawaii
goodyear for me
I second that !
goodyear for me
I second that !
Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Overall I love General tires. They are never expensive, and always perform well. I am also a fan of Cooper and some Hankook.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Overall I love General tires. They are never expensive, and always perform well. I am also a fan of Cooper and some Hankook.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
+1....on the Generals (owned by Continental)....
Purchased the General Altamax HP.... from TireRack... about two years ago. Low price...but IMO...excellent tire.
Overall I love General tires. They are never expensive, and always perform well. I am also a fan of Cooper and some Hankook.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Overall I love General tires. They are never expensive, and always perform well. I am also a fan of Cooper and some Hankook.
I do not believe in paying a premium for brands like Michelin. Just no need.
+1....on the Generals (owned by Continental)....
Purchased the General Altamax HP.... from TireRack... about two years ago. Low price...but IMO...excellent tire.
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