Author Topic: Car Tire Question (Read 309 times)

Pfunk · « **on:** July 20, 2003, 02:45:41 PM »

Dad just bought a used 2000 atlima se for $9000 with 32,000 miles on it. However it needs new tires, so far I have looked at the following tires. Keep in mind this car will be a daily driver, no high performance stuff just a car for 60 yr old man. Which tire would be a good choice for tread life. just a good all around tire. Looking at the reviews on tirerack.com the Kumhos seem to be the best, just wondering if anyone had experience with any of the following tires?

Kumho Ecsta HP4 716
Michelin MXV
Potenza
bridgestone terenza (sp?)

funkedup · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2003, 02:48:04 PM »

I had MXV's on my Acura. They were a little scary in the wet.
Potenza RE92 were the stock tires on my Subaru. Not high performance tires in terms of dry cornering grip, but good all-weather tires.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2003, 03:06:55 PM »

Theres not a bad tire in that bunch you mention.

hblair · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:30:07 PM »

What Rip said.

Pfunk · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2003, 06:16:01 PM »

good to hear, thanks guys the Kumho are dirt cheap at tirerack $61 a tire, but they are perpetually sold out

Sandman · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2003, 01:40:09 AM »

"Dirt cheap" and "tires" shouldn't be used in the same sentence... same goes for brakes.

gofaster · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2003, 02:05:40 PM »

I had Potenzas on my '93 Civic coupe, but had overspec'd the width so that they protruded just a bit (about 1/8 inch) from the bodywork. It made it look like a sportscar hiding under the sheetmetal of a daily commuter AND I never had a problem with tire skid, wet or dry. Increase the size of the contact patch and you'll increase your grip. On an Altima, slightly-wider-than-spec'd tires should really sharpen it up.

Oh, one more thing. Don't go for the cheapest tires, go for the best tires in your budget. Remember, the only thing holding that car on the road is the rubber around the wheels. Owners of first-generation Ford Explorers will attest to that.