Tires
#21
08-01-2014, 01:25 PM
I can't stomach $500 for a full set, either. What is your past experience with Kumho tires, if you've ever had a set?
My 2011 Hyundai Sonata came with a set, and I wasn't thrilled at how short the life was on them even having rotated them every single time I had the car in for service (7500 mile intervals). I never figured out whether it was due to something stupid with my driving practices with that set, or just a dud set, or that these were a short-life high performance part, or what. I didn't think to make note of the specific part number. I also don't really like drawing conclusions from a sample size of one so I'm inclined to get more data before deciding that Kumho tires generally don't last very long.
I do like the performance of shorter lived tires but because I also don't like replacing tires every 40,000 miles (and they were absolutely worn by that time) I tend toward something that's rated more like 60,000 miles if possible, or 50,000 at worst.
My 2011 Hyundai Sonata came with a set, and I wasn't thrilled at how short the life was on them even having rotated them every single time I had the car in for service (7500 mile intervals). I never figured out whether it was due to something stupid with my driving practices with that set, or just a dud set, or that these were a short-life high performance part, or what. I didn't think to make note of the specific part number. I also don't really like drawing conclusions from a sample size of one so I'm inclined to get more data before deciding that Kumho tires generally don't last very long.
I do like the performance of shorter lived tires but because I also don't like replacing tires every 40,000 miles (and they were absolutely worn by that time) I tend toward something that's rated more like 60,000 miles if possible, or 50,000 at worst.
If you want LRR tires, which I've been considering since most of them also have insane treadwear ratings, they are currently $324 after rebate for a set of 4 on tirerack.
The fit seems to be kind of a funky tire size, tirerack only lists 5 all season tires for that size. I have another set of wheels that are 15" alloys and I may go down to those to have more choices for tires and use the OEM alloys for winter tires since they seem to fit some clearance Blizzaks.
for $300, I will replace the factory tires just because I think they suck. Not something I could do on my truck where a set is $900
#22
08-02-2014, 02:09 AM
Will there ever be a tire like the Michelin Defender available for our application? I was surprised by the lack of tire options on tirerack.
#23
08-02-2014, 04:56 PM
Tire Products By Vehicle - America's Tire
185/65-15 and 195/60-15 each yields 16 choices.
Funny that Tire Rack doesn't list the Defender.
In any case, there are plenty of choices for this car. It shares a size with Dodge Neons, Scion xAs, xBs, etc. Here's a list:
185/60R15 Explanation with Compatible Vehicle List for 185-60-15
#25
10-09-2014, 05:21 AM
Bfg rivals for summer in 205/50/15 and general altimax arctic for winter 185/65/15.
#26
10-09-2014, 04:29 PM
I took the 15's off my 2015 LX. I have all 4 with wheels and covers selling cheap
I live in Massachussetts. Would be glad to find a home for them.
I live in Massachussetts. Would be glad to find a home for them.
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