Need to order a new set for my mother, so I'm thinking that noise & comfort are actually the most important characteristics. Was considering the Falken SN211, but I found a review that wasn't too favorable of those tires on the Corolla... so kinda moved it to the bottom of the list. Also saw mention of the Kumho KR21 being out of round more often than I'd like to hear, but that 1 yr hazard warranty sounds awfully appealing.
And I'm not too keen on TireRack because of their shipping charges, and their prices don't seem to be as cheap / competitive as they were several years ago.
Here's what I'm thinking...
Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR -or- General Altimax RT
(The Mastercrafts are the only one that are like $50-$60 more than the other tires I've been looking at. Worth it?))
It's more than likely that these tires won't even see HALF of 70k miles in 6 years, but doesn't hurt to go for the beter quality tread and higher load rating, right??
Anyway...
What to do? What to do?
- 780AA - 88/T - 12/32 - 80k / 6yr - Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR (45day road test)
- 440AA - 88/T - 11/32 - 70k / 6yr - General Altimax RT (45day ride & try)
- 680AB - 86/T - 11/32 - 85k / 6yr - Kumho Solus KR21 (1yr hazard warranty)
- 720AB - 86/T - 12/32 - 80k / yr - Falken Touring SN211 (bad gas mileage & so-so ride quality on Corolla)
And I'm not too keen on TireRack because of their shipping charges, and their prices don't seem to be as cheap / competitive as they were several years ago.
Here's what I'm thinking...
Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR -or- General Altimax RT
(The Mastercrafts are the only one that are like $50-$60 more than the other tires I've been looking at. Worth it?))
It's more than likely that these tires won't even see HALF of 70k miles in 6 years, but doesn't hurt to go for the beter quality tread and higher load rating, right??
Anyway...
What to do? What to do?
- 780AA - 88/T - 12/32 - 80k / 6yr - Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR (45day road test)
- 440AA - 88/T - 11/32 - 70k / 6yr - General Altimax RT (45day ride & try)
- 680AB - 86/T - 11/32 - 85k / 6yr - Kumho Solus KR21 (1yr hazard warranty)
- 720AB - 86/T - 12/32 - 80k / yr - Falken Touring SN211 (bad gas mileage & so-so ride quality on Corolla)