Help Selecting New Shoes for Car
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

Help Selecting New Shoes for Car
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

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"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm a
fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

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"Mys Terry" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:17:43 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.

Lenght of service is manipulated by making the tire out of harder
material. What you gain in life, you lose in traction. Especially on
wet surfaces. Personaly, I'd rather have better traction.



Having hydroplaned for about 200 feet, just once, I'd agree. It's an
interesting experience. Like being mauled by a bear.

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Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.

With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie


I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm a
fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.


Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.

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"Don White" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.

With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie


I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm
a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.
Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.

No COSTCO here. And, the trip wouldn't be worthwhile anyway. I have a
compressor in my garage.

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Don White wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to
the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.

With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie


I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though:
I'm a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.
I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

Help Selecting New Shoes for Car
 

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.
I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie

1.......2.......3.........

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Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.
I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie

1.......2.......3.........


Doug,
If you don't have a Costco close by, check out Pep Boys, they charge a
little more than Costco, but boy is it worth it. Whenever I replace the
hydrogen in the tires, it is like driving a new car.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

Help Selecting New Shoes for Car
 

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.
I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie

1.......2.......3.........
Doug,
If you don't have a Costco close by, check out Pep Boys, they charge a
little more than Costco, but boy is it worth it. Whenever I replace the
hydrogen in the tires, it is like driving a new car.

--
Reggie

That's ridiculous.