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[tmckinn]

Hi - Our family truckster, '95 850 Turbo wagon with 3rd seat is in need of some new tires. My beatiful bride is the primary driver. Do you have any recommendations on a tire for Seattle area? Or is there a link somewhere that I can read up on the pros and cons of various tires? Should I just hit the ol' Consumer Reports?

Thanks in advance.

Tom

[maiku]

i've heard michelin hydroedge work well

plenty of tire sites out there with personal reviews

[theunderlord]

Hi - Our family truckster, '95 850 Turbo wagon with 3rd seat is in need of some new tires.  My beatiful bride is the primary driver.  Do you have any recommendations on a tire for Seattle area?  Or is there a link somewhere that I can read up on the pros and cons of various tires?  Should I just hit the ol' Consumer Reports?

Thanks in advance.

Tom

where in seattle you at Tom? Is your car competly stock?

[KLS]

I like the Falken 512's I bought...Sears or Big-O. Bridgestone Turanza LS-H is also a good choice. Micheline has their Hydroedge and Goodyear has their Triple tread, but aren't they more of a minivan tire?


Ken

[Pedestrian A]

I like the Falken 512's I bought...Sears or Big-O.  Bridgestone Turanza LS-H is also a good choice.  Micheline has their Hydroedge and Goodyear has their Triple tread, but aren't they more of a minivan tire?


Ken

I second Falken ZE512. I used to have them on my S60 and it worth the price.

[StickThatClutch]

Pilot Sport A/S or PZero Nero M+S.

[Gregg]

Head over to TireRack and see the ratings on tires...dry traction, wet traction, etc.

It also depends on how you like to drive...When I had the Falken Ziex-512 on my 850R in 215/40/17 they were awful. If the roads were just a little wet out, the tires would spin under light to moderate acceleration.

I haven't owned many sets of tires, but I have been very impressed with both the wet and dry performance of my Toyo Proxes T1-S tires. Almost impossible to light up in dry weather and very resistant to spinning in wet weather.

[kenhoeve]

I like the Falken 512's I bought...

NO! I've had them and never again. Just a little wear and HYDROPLANE city. They suck!

[kenhoeve]

[quote=Pedestrian A,Feb 17 2005, 10:55 PM]
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I second Falken ZE512. I used to have them on my S60 and it worth the price.

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NEGATIVE!

Get a trusted brand like goodyear or michelin with dedicated wet weather performance.

[wattsat]

I second giving Tire Rack a call.

Unlike the local tire shop, their salespeople are sent to driving events and drive the tires they sell. They are generally knowledgeable and their prices are hard to beat.

I think I have purchased at least 15 sets of tires from them since 1992.

[Gregg]

I hear the BFGoodrich T/A KDW are supposed to be great wet weather performers...I believe TireRack did a comparison test that included these tires and they came out on top, IIRC

[Patrick.]

I hear the BFGoodrich T/A KDW are supposed to be great wet weather performers...I believe TireRack did a comparison test that included these tires and they came out on top, IIRC

I think I remember that comparison, and IIRC you're correct... I've gotta go dig it up to be sure though

[Gregg]

TireRack Tire Test Results - Comparing the BFGoodrich g-Force KDW, Firestone Firehawk SZ50 and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS

[bostongmw]

I'm from rainy Portland so I'll make this easy for you. Get the Bridgestone HP50 from Sears. For the money its a steal. I have the Firestone version but they are no longer made. Great tread wear, performance and wet weather traction.

You can not find the tire anywhere else. They have been replaced with a more expensive tire. Get 'em while you can. About $70/tire on sale. $80 otherwise. Worth every penny.

[Pedestrian A]

Head over to TireRack and see the ratings on tires...dry traction, wet traction, etc.

It also depends on how you like to drive...When I had the Falken Ziex-512 on my 850R in 215/40/17 they were awful.  If the roads were just a little wet out, the tires would spin under light to moderate acceleration.

I haven't owned many sets of tires, but I have been very impressed with both the wet and dry performance of my Toyo Proxes T1-S tires.  Almost impossible to light up in dry weather and very resistant to spinning in wet weather.

comparing a/s tire to summer tire? :confused:

[Gregg]

Head over to TireRack and see the ratings on tires...dry traction, wet traction, etc.

It also depends on how you like to drive...When I had the Falken Ziex-512 on my 850R in 215/40/17 they were awful.  If the roads were just a little wet out, the tires would spin under light to moderate acceleration.

I haven't owned many sets of tires, but I have been very impressed with both the wet and dry performance of my Toyo Proxes T1-S tires.  Almost impossible to light up in dry weather and very resistant to spinning in wet weather.

comparing a/s tire to summer tire? :confused:

I'm not from Seattle, so I don't know what the weather is like (other than the rain). If it gets a lot of snow, I would recommend an all season tire. If it's mostly rain in the winters, then I stand by my recommendation. There are some summer tires that have great traction in the rain, because of their tread pattern and also the silica compound used in those tires. Anyways, I was just giving my $.02 on what has and hasn't worked for me in the rain

[JeffW]

I like BF goodrich Traction T/A.



70K (T-rated) warranty with excellent wet, dry and snow traction.




If your tires come in an agressive size, the BFG's may not be available. The Kumho ECSTA ASX are a very new, kickass tire.

I run them on my C70 and have been extremely impressed with their all-season and performance

characteristics.

[T5BRICK]

I'm from rainy Portland so I'll make this easy for you. Get the Bridgestone HP50 from Sears. For the money its a steal. I have the Firestone version but they are no longer made. Great tread wear, performance and wet weather traction.

You can not find the tire anywhere else. They have been replaced with a more expensive tire. Get 'em while you can. About $70/tire on sale. $80 otherwise. Worth every penny.

i'll have to check this tire out. i may need something inexpensive to get me through the next year or so before i can find and afford some used 17/18" Pegs.

then again, if i find those wheels, i'll probably be broke after buying them and need to find cheap tires anyway.

[steve s]

just remember.. all-season tires do not mean great wet traction! all-season just indicates light snow capability. has nothing to do with wet traction. get dedicated rain tires if u r worried... otherwise, some of those summer tires do really well too.

imo...try the michelin hydroedge

[Spetsnaz Op]

Potenza RE950. They are great in the rain...I use them on my S40

Check the reviews at tirerack, they concur highly recommended