I'm looking to get new tires today for a 2003 Ford Taurus and was wondering to you car people what some good brands were and some good questions to ask people when I call them. En-Tire in Ames said they had lots of brands ranging from 75-100 bucks per tire. Any help? Thanks!
Tire Help
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Recently put Kuhmo tires at the suggestion of a few members here on our Murano - great tire so far.
I think the general consensus from a couple of weeks ago was to go with the Kumho, but I'm no tire expert and the opinion could be different for a Ford Taurus...
A couple old threads to view...
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/off-topic/17419-tire-advice-goodyear-vs-kumho.html
Keep in mind this next link, I was searching for the cheapest tire I could find as I did not care about quality...
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/cf-archive/10183-car-tire-assistance-requested.html
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/off-topic/17419-tire-advice-goodyear-vs-kumho.html
Keep in mind this next link, I was searching for the cheapest tire I could find as I did not care about quality...
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/cf-archive/10183-car-tire-assistance-requested.html
I've had good results with BFG Touring T/A. Usually have lasted 80-100,000 miles. Cheap tires cost more.
Bull Hockey on that theory....no offense.
All tire companies make good tires, but there are some companies who don't have to add $10-30/tire just so you can own a tire with their name on them. Kumho has really set itself apart from a lot of companies in that they are a very good quality tire and they actually expect you only pay for the tire...:yes:. You could go to 5 different stores and get 5 different opinions on who has the best tire, but that opinion is based on what tire gives them the best profit margin.
Good Year Allegra's have worked great for me and I have used all sorts of Kumho tires on the farm and the previous job I was at where I was in charge of buying tires for Feed delivery trucks and pickups so I know they will do you good.
Go with the place that gives you free tire hazard and will back up your tire if it breaks a belt after 20,000 miles and gives you that in writing. You don't have to worry about weight issues, or off road use(at least I hope not) with a taurus so look for the best deal and go for it.
In other words, if I were in his situation, I'd take my brother-in-law's advice and go to Sears...
Gonna call bullcrap on that one too. In fact, most of the reviews I read on the Kumho vs Goodyear were in favor of Kumho - based on quality - not cheaper price.
Pretty much......:yes:
I live in Waukee so I took my van to Sam's Club the last time. They were the cheapest and you get road hazard for nothing extra and if you were 2 states away and something goes wrong with your tire, if there is a Walmart or Sam's, you can get service there. So about the same as Sears.
Probably something like you get a nail or something else in your tire and it causes it to go flat...
Really??? That SUCKS!!! Sears was my one-stop hardware shop my 6 years in Ames :sad: I'm not sure that there's a better brand for tools outside of power tools than Craftsman.
Basically it's an insurance policy for your tires. If dang near anything happens to them, they replace them - usually on a pro-rated amount for the amount of wear you have on your tire.
I have RH on my truck tires and earlier this fall I had a flat that ended up pretty much shredding the tire. Cost me about $30 bucks to have the whole thing replaced - have 2 or 3years on them.
Road hazzard has paid off for me two or three times. And it usually only costs 7-10 per tire, depending where you go.
Got mine from Tires Plus. What's nice about places like that is that they are nationwide and they also offer lifetime rotations - which can add up.
I have RH on my truck tires and earlier this fall I had a flat that ended up pretty much shredding the tire. Cost me about $30 bucks to have the whole thing replaced - have 2 or 3years on them.
Road hazzard has paid off for me two or three times. And it usually only costs 7-10 per tire, depending where you go.
Got mine from Tires Plus. What's nice about places like that is that they are nationwide and they also offer lifetime rotations - which can add up.
The only thing I'm going to say about Wal-Mart tires is remember you get what you pay for... :twitcy:
