need new tires

[bigdoglover]

hi guys, my 07 hb has about 38,500 miles on it and i need to find new tires. so, i was searching around here, but all i want is a decent tire that replaces the original equipment ones that need replacing. don't want the same ones, bridgestone potenzas, as i don't think they are very good on snow or in rain. please help out a middle aged old woman who just wants a decent tire. thanks

[sex]

what's your budget?

[thebarber]

falken 912

[kimona]

Hankook Optimo H727

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/readReviewsTire.do?ra=findTireDetail.do&pc=11275

[frbl]

Hankook Optimo H727

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/readReviewsTire.do?ra=findTireDetail.do&pc=11275

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[severous01]

nitto 555r, firestone firehawks, yokohama parada,

kidding, those are extreme high performance. any way, i just got a set of falken zeix 512's on mine a few days ago, not much of a review but they're extremely quiet, and people talk around here that the 512's last a long time. they're 380 treadwear with an a traction and temp range.

any way, so far they're much better than the factory bridgestones. they were noisey, they were dry-rotted at 35k miles.

any way, if you want more of a selection of a tire then step to a 195/60/15. they're cheaper, wider selection, and you can step out of the 'eco friendly' section.

[SeriousBlack]

If you intend on keeping the same tire on all year (a "true" all season tire), go with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. They are reasonably priced, have excellent wet/dry grip and have the sipes for snow/ice. They are not an extreme sports/handling tire as their sidewalls are a bit soft. On the up side, they drive relatively smooth on the road and have very good tread wear so you won't be replacing them after a couple of seasons. They are a good compromise for more expensive Michelins but won't break your bank.

[swidd]

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+2 for hankook h727.

This tire is excellent on snow, ice and rain. Quiet and directionally stable. It's a luxury tire for a bargain. Do not settle for any other.

Pep boys may still have 4 for 3, about $350 out the door, installed with warranty. Cannot be beat.

[aca72]

The best bang for the buck in stock size is the Hankook Optimo H727.

The Michelin Harmony is top dog but pricey.

The Yokohama AVID TRZ and the AVID Touring-S are also respectable options.

[bigdoglover]

i was thinking under $400 but can go higher if i need to. just want a decent tire all season that is better than the original tires that need replacing. thanks for all of the replies, i will check for prices. anyone ever buy tires at sam's or costco? thought i could check there. thanks for the replies guys, i will check pep boys

[Hershey]

Continental Pro Contact with Eco Plus technology , can be bought for less than $90 each . Just picked up 4 , plan to get them installed soon as the weather gets better . Cooper Cs-4s' are good all weather tire under $90 each too . Is hard to make a decision . Was told by a few tire stores that tires are due for another price increase .

[kimona]

BTW, Discounttiredirect has the Hankook H727 for just $74 each... plus you'll get a $40 rebate when you buy 4 tires. That's just $256 delivered to your door. Should be able to find a shop to install and balance for about $40.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?pc=11275&counter=2&ar=60&rd=15&sw=false&cs=185

[bigdoglover]

just got off the phone with pepboys-hankkok optimo is still buy 3 get the 4th freewith rebate-price is $91 per tire plus all of the add ons. total came to $519.94 then you get the rebate of $91 back on a prepaid visa card. cost would be $429. the guy told me we have tpms which jacks up the cost-wonderful
checked discount tire, they have the yokohoma avid trz total out the door for 4 installed with tax is $468
went online and saw the hankook's for $300 for 4-$40 shipping $40 rebate, plus install which seems to be the biggest bump up of the prices.
i think these prices are crazy

[bigdoglover]

just checked discount tire direct, you are right on the price-if i take them to discount tire it says $20 install each tire plus $5 each tire for the tpms fee. free shipping-i think the tpms kit was $3 for each tire thru them online
total price shipped was $308 plus the $100 to install them at discount tire,plus tax there so my total would be appr. $408 plus the hassle of bringing the tires to them.
pp boys would be $20 more after their rebate

[kimona]

Are these for your 2007 Yaris? Does it have TPMS? Mine doesn't.

Find someone to install your tires for a lot less.

[bigdoglover]

yep, 07 yaris-guy at pepboys said it has tpms, i am not sure. i also forgot to add for tire disposal fees at discount tires-
have no idea how to find someone cheaper to install,sorry.

[Hershey]

Quite sure the 2007 models didn't have T.P.M.S..

[Hershey]

Here's an article from C.R. on the CONTINENTAL Pro Contact Eco Plus tires . http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/tires/all-season-tire-ratings/models/overview/continental-procontact-ecoplus-99032528.htm .

[sex]

costco often alternates between michelin and bridgestone coupons. march was bridgestone, the next one might be for michelin. the $70 off basically negates the install fee

[swidd]

I would check back with pep boys, the guy must have made a mistake, or you live in an expensive area! I also paid 76 per tire, but installation was like $10 per tire including the warranty. Maybe you have to sign up for their free rewards program (I did, and received additional $50 gift card on top of $76 prepaid visa). I paid just over $400 up front for h727.

[bigdoglover]

yep, expensive here in the chicago burbs i guess. got another quote from midas and it was appr. $550 for goodyears. seems like a lot of money for tires for this car-maybe i'll check the sunday papers and see if anything is a decent deal. but, i need tires pretty soon. thanks for everyones help and i sure don't think i have tpms on my yaris.

[thepartsmancometh]

a good bet would be yokohama avid touring-s in this size. good tire for the money. At my work (ford/toyota dealership) I'd quote you retail 76 a tire for these (plus yokohama has a 100 rebate right now).
I'm back and forth on Hankook, we've seen a few quality issues with them on fords (ford uses hankook extensively for oem fitments).

[suckerface]

Take a road trip up to Madison. I'm looking into pricing on having them mounted/balanced soon myself. I'll keep you posted on what I find up here. Might be worth the few hour drive.

[bigdoglover]

just ordered the yokohama avid touring -out the door price all inclusive comes to $423. they will call when they come in for me to get them installed. i'll let you guys know what i think after i get them. thanks for all of the help choosing one.

[Thirty-Nine]

falken 912

I like mine, but after about 20,000 miles (only 2-3 autocrosses, and a few hotlaps around PIR), I'm at 2/32 of tread. Treadware was not great.

[Red Horse]

pick your parts junk shop

[bigdoglover]

like the new yokohama's-took a few days to get used to, hope they end up being decent tires. the yaris rides a lot different with these tires on