nmldb
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I have a Berlina VTII wagon, bog standard 3.8. Its shod with 205/65/15 Kumho Powermax 769 tyres. They are pretty good given way car is driven (not fast, mostly around town - its a family car) in the 3 months I've had the car, but now need replacing.
In my talking to tyre places, views on replacements mostly seem to be dependent on what they have in stock ! Anything from $90 per tyre up to $245 ! Most places say those brands such as Kumho, Silverstone and Hankook are pretty good these days if you stick clear of their entry level tyres - go for their "performance" tyre series they say.
But, I've heard that after they lose 50% of their tread, grip starts suffering compared to same wear on more established brands.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had got some 205/65/15 tyres recently, how much $ and are they happy with them ? Or any rec's - tyre brand and model, if you know, would be great.
Happy to spend up to about $150 per tyre - looking for good grip/wear combination if possible.
All comments appreciated.
Thanx.
In my talking to tyre places, views on replacements mostly seem to be dependent on what they have in stock ! Anything from $90 per tyre up to $245 ! Most places say those brands such as Kumho, Silverstone and Hankook are pretty good these days if you stick clear of their entry level tyres - go for their "performance" tyre series they say.
But, I've heard that after they lose 50% of their tread, grip starts suffering compared to same wear on more established brands.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had got some 205/65/15 tyres recently, how much $ and are they happy with them ? Or any rec's - tyre brand and model, if you know, would be great.
Happy to spend up to about $150 per tyre - looking for good grip/wear combination if possible.
All comments appreciated.
Thanx.