first time buying, make it simple
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first time buying, make it simple
My car is being painted, so I can't read a tire size or look in the manual. Never bought tires before. Used to run a jeep so tire size makes little sense to me. (I did read that general tire information in the thread) I'm not searching the thread again for an answer, search rarely works out good.
Question: Stock Tire Size = 205/55/16?
So I'm assuming that is the best to buy again. 225 would wear quicker maybe?
What is the best Performance tire to buy... or well that you have? More then likely I will go to a Mr. Tire, or NTB, or Goodyear place.
I know it's open, but I'm really just looking for a few suggestions. thanks for your help in advance.
In addition please mention any brands to avoid and such. This is part of my "research before buying"
Question: Stock Tire Size = 205/55/16?
So I'm assuming that is the best to buy again. 225 would wear quicker maybe?
What is the best Performance tire to buy... or well that you have? More then likely I will go to a Mr. Tire, or NTB, or Goodyear place.
I know it's open, but I'm really just looking for a few suggestions. thanks for your help in advance.
In addition please mention any brands to avoid and such. This is part of my "research before buying"
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 63
From: BFE, TN
Car Info: 2002 Subaru WRX
I did alot of research before I purchased my tires and decided to stay with the stock rims, 205/55/16's. I opted for the Bridgestone Potenza RE950's for all season performance and i am extremely satisfied with them. Memphis receives alot of rain and I was tired of hydroplaning in my POS RE92's. I haven't tried them in the snow yet, but they work well in the mud too! Here is a link for more info:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Potenza+RE950
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Potenza+RE950
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 681
From: Warsaw, Indiana
Car Info: 02 WRX Wagon White
Bundy,
You owe it to yourself to do a bit of research - with a new paint job you don't want the tires to spoil your ride for the next ~40k miles. Regardless of where you buy, research can be easily done here in the "tire survey" area. You'll need to decide whether you need an all season tire or just a summer tire, as well as what level of performance you're looking for. Use our website as a resource, but also feel free to call. I'll be back in the office on Tuesday after Memorial Day.
You owe it to yourself to do a bit of research - with a new paint job you don't want the tires to spoil your ride for the next ~40k miles. Regardless of where you buy, research can be easily done here in the "tire survey" area. You'll need to decide whether you need an all season tire or just a summer tire, as well as what level of performance you're looking for. Use our website as a resource, but also feel free to call. I'll be back in the office on Tuesday after Memorial Day.
ok since this is a n00b thread i get to ask a stuipd question
whats a good tire that will fit on oem rims? - i need something that will be ok in the winter too and i want it to last if possible...
noise-doesnt matter
dry, wet & mild snow (im not gonna go looking for snow - but sometimes in ohio it comes to you) - matters!
whats a good tire that will fit on oem rims? - i need something that will be ok in the winter too and i want it to last if possible...
noise-doesnt matter
dry, wet & mild snow (im not gonna go looking for snow - but sometimes in ohio it comes to you) - matters!
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 63
From: BFE, TN
Car Info: 2002 Subaru WRX
Originally posted by Jejunum
ok since this is a n00b thread i get to ask a stuipd question
whats a good tire that will fit on oem rims? - i need something that will be ok in the winter too and i want it to last if possible...
noise-doesnt matter
dry, wet & mild snow (im not gonna go looking for snow - but sometimes in ohio it comes to you) - matters!
ok since this is a n00b thread i get to ask a stuipd question
whats a good tire that will fit on oem rims? - i need something that will be ok in the winter too and i want it to last if possible...
noise-doesnt matter
dry, wet & mild snow (im not gonna go looking for snow - but sometimes in ohio it comes to you) - matters!
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