Time for new tires...recommendations?

[cArAzzIE]

Well, my car wont pass inspection with the current tires so it's time to get new ones. Any recommendations? I'm not looking for racing tires, more like touring tires.

It has BFGoodrich G-force Sport 195/50 R15 82V on it right now, should I just stick with that?

Thanks!!!

[Miatamoto]

Well, my car wont pass inspection with the current tires so it's time to get new ones. Any recommendations? I'm not looking for racing tires, more like touring tires.

It has BFGoodrich G-force Sport 195/50 R15 82V on it right now, should I just stick with that?

Thanks!!!

Buy Billy's Falkens, that's as cheap as you're going to get and a good touring tire.

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=11096

[CosmosMpower]

Get those Falkens or Kumho SPT

[trickyrix]

I love my Toyo Proxes4 - they've been great all-around and still have plenty of life with almost 20K miles on 'em.

[cArAzzIE]

Buy Billy's Falkens, that's as cheap as you're going to get and a good touring tire.

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=11096

If I take my car and the tires (like they'll fit in my miata) to discount tire will they put them on?

Billy if you see this can you PM me or email me or something if you still have these? That thread has been locked. $150 sounds like an incredible bargain if I can get some direction on how to get them onto my car! Probably a pretty stupid question...but I usually just take my car in, pay a bill, and drive away with new tires...

[redmenace]

...if I can get some direction on how to get them onto my car!

Two on the passenger seat, standing up and pointing in the direction of travel. Move that seat all the way up and straighten the seatback. Now there's a spot for a third tire behind that seat. Fourth tire can sit on the back deck, sliding into your right shoulder on right hand turns. (Voice of experience.)

[aalvarez04]

I love my Toyo Proxes4 - they've been great all-around and still have plenty of life with almost 20K miles on 'em.

Weird I've got only ten k miles on my proxes 4 and my Bfg g force sports are at about 20k and they are at the same tread depth, not to mention the proxes 4 grip is far worse than the Bfg's.

[onething]

Billy's got a truck and would probably deliver them for a few more

[Dave04]

If I take my car and the tires (like they'll fit in my miata) to discount tire will they put them on?

Yup... go to the Discount Tire on Central across from Collin Creek Mall and ask for Al Cavan... he'll take good care of you... mention the S2000 Club discount...

[cArAzzIE]

Billy's got a truck and would probably deliver them for a few more

That would be cool! Waiting to hear from him :)

Maybe they are already gone!

[CosmosMpower]

Yup... go to the Discount Tire on Central across from Collin Creek Mall and ask for Al Cavan... he'll take good care of you... mention the S2000 Club discount...

That won't do him any good if he's bringing in his own tires and wheels. Al charges full price for mount/balance unless you buy the tires from him.

[Rogue]

Discount Denton said they would charge me $25 a wheel! :o
I told them where to go and never been back.
I pay 10 dollars a wheel to the shop I deal with now.

[trickyrix]

Weird I've got only ten k miles on my proxes 4 and my Bfg g force sports are at about 20k and they are at the same tread depth, not to mention the proxes 4 grip is far worse than the Bfg's.

Hmmm... I may have to try the BFGs if my Proxes ever wear out.

[cArAzzIE]

Discount Denton said they would charge me $25 a wheel! :o
I told them where to go and never been back.
I pay 10 dollars a wheel to the shop I deal with now.

So...who/where EEEEZ deeez shop you speak of? If I may ask...

[Rogue]

Other side of the world! Denton!

I'm sure there are tire shops there in McK/Allen.
Discount over there may do you right, give them a call.
$10 is cheap, but you don't have to pay $25 either.

[jrj512]

I only pay $10 mount/balance per tire, too. Just seek out one of the little ex-gas-station-turned-tire-shops in your area. Usually immigrant-owned and sell used tires.

[Billy Blaze]

PM sent.

[trickyrix]

I only pay $10 mount/balance per tire, too. Just seek out one of the little ex-gas-station-turned-tire-shops in your area. Usually immigrant-owned and sell used tires.

Si... plus uno on that. Those guys are pretty much everywhere.

There's a guy I use over on Harry Hines near Forest in North Dallas (Affordable Wheel & Tire) - nothing fancy, but he only charged $10/wheel last I used him.

He's also matched Tire Rack prices for me in the past... and thrown in the mount/balance for free (YMMV, of course).

[Dave04]

That won't do him any good if he's bringing in his own tires and wheels. Al charges full price for mount/balance unless you buy the tires from him.

Ahh... good point... there's always Thomason Tire in McKinney....

[Miatamoto]

Ahh... good point... there's always Thomason Tire in McKinney....

+1, if you want to have a great ride on the highway (no shimmy) go see AJ.