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I thought I would start this thread based off of some other threads I have seen in other forums (ask a VW salesman, etc) and this would allow most of the tire information to be gathered in one place. As some of you know, I work for 1010tires.com, in store, in Vancouver. We deal with every broad market tire brand and over 40 wheel companies. Our market consists of mostly performance product, and performance/higher end vehicles. Through years of experience, both working in the shop and in sales, I'd like to offer advice and help to anybody who has any tire questions, fitment questions, anything of the like.
In the last two years alone, on my own vehicles I have run seven different tires on five sets of wheels. I feel the need to always be changing and getting to know the product.
So, if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I really enjoy this stuff, and helping others with it, hence why I am posting this thread in the first place.
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*EDIT*
Ok, I am going to group my general recommendations into category in this post, because a lot of the questions have been lost in earlier pages and the same questions keep coming up. It's not unreasonable to expect something answered in the 3rd page to be asked again in the 8th, but maybe editing this will resolve some of it. Tires recommended ARE in order of my recommendation.
Summer Tire recommendations, "budget" category.
1. Fuzion ZRi - I've always been a Bridgestone fan, but this tire has seriously surprised me. Wet traction is phenomenal along with excellent dry traction. Comfort is about average, but they are a bit noisy under 35 mph.
2. Kumho SPT - Hard to argue with the popularity of these two. The MX is more of a semi-race tire, so expect awesome dry traction with average wet. They're definately noisy. The SPT is a bit tamer, a little better in wet, and a little more comfortable.
3. Bridgestone Potenza RE760. Only reason this tire is third is because the pricing is a little higher than most in the category, although still below the premium product. Interesting tread design, and as I am sure is typical of Bridgestone, good tread life. Definately in the top three tires today in terms of excellent street tire for the dollar.
Summer Tire recommendations, "premium" category.
1. Michelin PS2 - Build quality is phenomenal, typical of Michelin. Pricing unfortunately is also typical of Michelin... Expensive. Sidewalls are a little softer than most which doesn't help steering response, but definately helps with comfort. Not quite as good in the wet as the previous two, but amazing in the dry.
2. Pirelli P-Zero - Only reason I put this behind the PS2 is based on dollar value. Will stand up to the PS2 in virtually every category, and surpass it in many as well. Extremely high quality product.
3. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical. Another tire that earns a spot in the top three based on fantastic performance for the dollar. Priced substantially below the PS2/P-Zero but really only gives up anything to the most aggressive driver.
All Season Tire recommendations, "budget" category.
1. Continental ContiExtreme - Slightly noisier than some, but very good in inclement weather, and a lot more snow capability than most all seasons. Gives up a little bit of dry traction because of this, but build quality is great as well as comfort. Treadlife wise, quite good, which counter-acts the slightly higher price.
2. Kumho ASX - Another solid tire, gives up a bit of extreme dry traction like the Continental for added snow capability. Solid in the wet, and average for ride. Nicely priced however.
3. General Exclaim UHP - Our best selling tire. Made by Continental, below average snow capability, but very good in wet. Better in the dry than most all seasons. Softer riding, and a little noisier than average. Very well priced, average treadlife.
All Season Tire recommendations, "premium" category.
1. Bridgestone Potenza RE960 - Again, fantastic build quality combined with fantastic wet traction, in a tire that can take some abuse. Pretty average in snow, but on par with most all seasons. Corners much better than most all seasons, as well as being more comfortable... Good combo.
2. Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S - Fantastic treadlife, better in the dry than most all seasons, but a little bit lacking in snow. Wet traction above average, and a great looking sidewall. Asymetric tread pattern is a little more versatile than directional.
3. GoodYear Eagle F1 A/S - Little better snow capability than the Pirelli, slightly better in the wet than the previous two, but gives up a bit of ride comfort and dry grip to the Pirelli.
In the last two years alone, on my own vehicles I have run seven different tires on five sets of wheels. I feel the need to always be changing and getting to know the product.
So, if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I really enjoy this stuff, and helping others with it, hence why I am posting this thread in the first place.
:thumbsup:
*EDIT*
Ok, I am going to group my general recommendations into category in this post, because a lot of the questions have been lost in earlier pages and the same questions keep coming up. It's not unreasonable to expect something answered in the 3rd page to be asked again in the 8th, but maybe editing this will resolve some of it. Tires recommended ARE in order of my recommendation.
Summer Tire recommendations, "budget" category.
1. Fuzion ZRi - I've always been a Bridgestone fan, but this tire has seriously surprised me. Wet traction is phenomenal along with excellent dry traction. Comfort is about average, but they are a bit noisy under 35 mph.
2. Kumho SPT - Hard to argue with the popularity of these two. The MX is more of a semi-race tire, so expect awesome dry traction with average wet. They're definately noisy. The SPT is a bit tamer, a little better in wet, and a little more comfortable.
3. Bridgestone Potenza RE760. Only reason this tire is third is because the pricing is a little higher than most in the category, although still below the premium product. Interesting tread design, and as I am sure is typical of Bridgestone, good tread life. Definately in the top three tires today in terms of excellent street tire for the dollar.
Summer Tire recommendations, "premium" category.
1. Michelin PS2 - Build quality is phenomenal, typical of Michelin. Pricing unfortunately is also typical of Michelin... Expensive. Sidewalls are a little softer than most which doesn't help steering response, but definately helps with comfort. Not quite as good in the wet as the previous two, but amazing in the dry.
2. Pirelli P-Zero - Only reason I put this behind the PS2 is based on dollar value. Will stand up to the PS2 in virtually every category, and surpass it in many as well. Extremely high quality product.
3. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical. Another tire that earns a spot in the top three based on fantastic performance for the dollar. Priced substantially below the PS2/P-Zero but really only gives up anything to the most aggressive driver.
All Season Tire recommendations, "budget" category.
1. Continental ContiExtreme - Slightly noisier than some, but very good in inclement weather, and a lot more snow capability than most all seasons. Gives up a little bit of dry traction because of this, but build quality is great as well as comfort. Treadlife wise, quite good, which counter-acts the slightly higher price.
2. Kumho ASX - Another solid tire, gives up a bit of extreme dry traction like the Continental for added snow capability. Solid in the wet, and average for ride. Nicely priced however.
3. General Exclaim UHP - Our best selling tire. Made by Continental, below average snow capability, but very good in wet. Better in the dry than most all seasons. Softer riding, and a little noisier than average. Very well priced, average treadlife.
All Season Tire recommendations, "premium" category.
1. Bridgestone Potenza RE960 - Again, fantastic build quality combined with fantastic wet traction, in a tire that can take some abuse. Pretty average in snow, but on par with most all seasons. Corners much better than most all seasons, as well as being more comfortable... Good combo.
2. Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S - Fantastic treadlife, better in the dry than most all seasons, but a little bit lacking in snow. Wet traction above average, and a great looking sidewall. Asymetric tread pattern is a little more versatile than directional.
3. GoodYear Eagle F1 A/S - Little better snow capability than the Pirelli, slightly better in the wet than the previous two, but gives up a bit of ride comfort and dry grip to the Pirelli.
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