Equivalent tire size for a 16" wheel - stock is 215-70... but so far it looks like selection stinks in that particular size. Should I go up or down on width or perhaps a shorter sidewall? Opinions?
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Equivalent tire size for a 16" wheel - stock is 215-70... but so far it looks like selection stinks in that particular size. Should I go up or down on width or perhaps a shorter sidewall? Opinions?
Which car, sparky?Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
The elemental Element.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
You worn the tires off the 'ment already? Dayum, sparky!Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
The Michelin LTX in 215/70 will run for a LOOOOOONG time unless the 'ment has alignment issues. Unless you really don't like the price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better tire for commuting/highway.
Another vote for the Michelins got them on the 4Runner (cross terrains) don't even look like they have been anywhere 20,000 miles later! Plus nice and quiet great in the rain, and chicks dig them! ::Banana::
What kind of crap did Honda put on it OEM that you need new tires already????
Linky!
I was warned ahead of time that the 'E would go through cheap tires quickly... and the Goodyears are already showing shoulder wear. I'm gonna do a rotation soon but just looking ahead.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
How about something like this -
LInKie
::Banana::
Why don't ya just let your smarter half handle the transaction. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
She's napping!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
They look noisey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
They are. However, those would be an extreme case.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I'm looking for a nice all weather tire that won't wear as quickly as these silly Goodyears are.
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Originally Posted by tailchaser
+1 ... I have the Michelin LTX M/S on my truck. They have been GREAT tires!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Check this link and see how many miles have been logged on the Michelins!
LINKIE
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Originally Posted by sammm
Nah, BFG A/Ts are very very quiet.. I have them on my truck, pretty much the best A/T out there according to most truck guys. Very good road manners, but still will get ya thru anything.
However, wouldn't those look kinda strange on an Element?!?:confused:
I believe they would.Quote:
Originally Posted by rx7gslse
Not to nag, but another +1 on the Michelin LTS M/S tires... on my truck.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
First set ran nicely for 64K miles and I'm about 15K in to my current set. I tried a cheaper set (Coopers) in between and they delaminated after about 36K miles.
I'm in a similar boat. The Goodyear Eagle LS in 235/65/18 that came on the Murano are just about shot after 27k miles. Discount lists 4 choices for me:
Goodyear Eagle LS $129
Yokohama YK520 $164
Michelin Cross Terrain SUV B $174
Michelin Cross Terrain SUV W $184
Ugh.
I got 27k miles out of the OEM Bridgestones on the CR-V. I bought a set of 215/65-16 Kumho Ecsta HP4s just a month ago to replace the OEM tires. I had a set of these on the Accord and liked them well enough - they're round, they're black, they're quiet, they work well in the rain, they last awhile, and they're cheap ($61/tire in this size).
I also like the fact that Kumho supports the kind of racing I do, so I'm partial to their tires.
One thing to remember - I was originally looking to get a +0 fitment for the CR-V... and then I remembered that I'd have to buy five tires if I did that. AWD cars don't like mismatched tire sizes, so I decided to stay with the OEM size instead of replacing the spare as well.
Good point... I didn't think about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
It's a truck.................who cares???????
I don't think I'd ever call it a truck...Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
...more like a box on wheels.
Naming it a truck implies other capabilities.
It's the lunch box