Anyone guesstimate the mileage expectation from the stock Dunlops on a 2008 sport? I have about 22,000 miles on them so far and I was wondering if I would be okay this winter. I did the penny test and the tread definitely goes past the top of Lincoln's head.

 

I think I got around 35k out of my stock tires. It sounds like you're fine for the winter. Just play it by ear and see how they grip in the snow. No sense in replacing them before you need to.

 

Mine lasted just short of 30,000 miles on my 08 Fit.

 

I just changed mine at 27,000. You might be pushing it if the winter gets brutal. I could have gone for a few thousand more but decided to err on the side of caution since I drive pretty far to work.

 

I'm thinking of winter tires with 14" steelies... Anyone know what size I should look for?

 

My stockers have 20,000 miles on them and I definitely plan to use them this winter and then in the spring I am going to purchase new ones. Definitely not the same tires as it came with. Looking at Yokohomas

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I'm hoping to replace with new wheels and tires this summer... That's why I'm thinking winter tires on steel rims

 

I had 60,000 ++ on my dunlops before I replaced the stockers and it has been through 2 winters and it did fine. But I was driving my Fit very conservatively and had sufficient threads during the cold weather.

 

I hate the Dunlops! One of mine has a cup in it and it's making that "whump whump whump" sound, about to drive me crazy! They are the noisiest damn tires I've ever had the displeasure to drive on.

What's a good tire that's a compromise between quiet and long life? I still have tread left but that noise is driving me around the bend. Mechanic says rotating them probably won't help, just put the noise in another location.

 

The rear tire on my motorcycle is a Dunlop, the same one cops use. It has a extra stiff sidewall on it, which almost makes it a run-flat tire for bikes.

 

Cool story bro.

 

I actually liked the stock Dunlops while they lasted. They were a great compromise between ride and handling. Unfortunately they're expensive and don't last long. I'm running Eagle gt's now and they don't handle quite as well as the stockers and are quite noisy and pretty much ride like crap. How about the Michelin Pilot Exalto? I'm kind of kicking myself for not trying these instead of the Eagle's.

 

I made it to 26.5k on my dunlops. I probably could have made it through this winter with them, but decided better safe than sorry. So I just changed them out last month for some eagle gt's.

I'm loving the gt's, but I did also enjoy the ride of the dunlops. If the dunlops weren't so expensive, I would have bought another set. But they are too expensive and don't last anywhere near as long as they should.

 

When did Dunlops become expensive??? They were always middle of the road at best. Michelin has always been the top tier tire.

How are the Eagles for noise? I have got to have a quieter ride or I'm going nuts. I already drive like a mad woman and the noise makes me even grumpier.

 

lol... i was expecting "stock tires... are garbage" jk

any all-season tire is a joke when it comes to winter in qc city... but if temperatures don't go too much below 32F in your region well you won't have any problem... imo stock tires are really awful, way too soft and prone to hydroplanning...

 

Well, I found a set of steel wheels for dirt cheap, so it looks like I'll be going with snow tires!

 

The eagles are not a quiet tire and ride quite harshly. Maybe give the Yokohama Avid Envigor a try.

 

I'd recommend 175/65x15 on 15" stell wheels. Pick the brand based on TireRack tests for youruse.

 

Why 15 instead of 14? The sidewalls are taller with the 14s and the tires are much less expensive.

 

Narrow width tires plow better thru the snow (less snow to push aside), have better traction, and to keep a reasonably same diameter tire the 175/65x15 is closest.
14" works ok with 185/60x14 tires. I have a sneaking suspicion that there not much difference in the prices. But whatever works for youis the best way to go..