Tires for the Aurora

Ill be needing new tires before long and I was wondering what every one else is using and how they like them. Are you sticking with the stock 235-60-16 or are you dropping to the 225-60-16 for a bigger selection? Ive been looking at the Michelin Hydro Edge in 235-60-16 and they look like great tires. They seem to do better then average in snow then most all season tires and have a 85,000 mile warranty. They are definitly at the top of my list right now, are there any other good choices I should be looking at?


BKVic

You picked a winner! Alternate for dry weather is their V-rated Energy. This thread will generate a lot of debate. There will be Dunlop, Conti and all kinds of suggestions as well as Michelin bashing. IMHO, Michelin is the best tire on the road.

I put a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-h on mine about 30,000 miles ago.
I would highly recomend them. They outperform the michelins that were on it in every way. Especially in the rain.

See what I mean?

This thread will be interesting.
Indy, which michelins do you have? Mine had the Symetry's on it when I got it...

I put a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-h on mine about 30,000 miles ago.
I would highly recomend them. They outperform the michelins that were on it in every way. Especially in the rain.

How much tread do you have left with 30,000 miles on them. The Turanza LS-T is what I put on my wifes mini-van last summer with 80,000 mile warranties. They dont make the Turanza LS-T in 235-60-16, you have to go to the H rated tire for that size and lose 30,000 miles in warranty milage.


BKVic

How much tread do you have left with 30,000 miles on them. The Turanza LS-T is what I put on my wifes mini-van last summer with 80,000 mile warranties. They dont make the Turanza LS-T in 235-60-16, you have to go to the H rated tire for that size and lose 30,000 miles in warranty milage.


BKVic
looks like 1/4 inch or a bit more....... I cant find my tread depth gauge.
Ill see if i can find the receipt from the last alignment..It should have it on there. They look to me like they are still 75% new....

I have the Energy H-rated, stock size. I should have paid the extra $30 each for the V-rated. Not that I will be doing 140 MPH, I just like the more aggressive tread and the profile of the sidewall. I realize the best tire for any individual depends on the region you live in. I live in the Mojave Desert, obviously very hot, cold to the mid-twenties and three inches of annual rainfall. So rain tread would not be a consideration. Tires, like a lot of things in life, are give and take. Softer compounds ride better and may handle nicer, hard compounds give better heat resistance and longevity. In my opinion, Michelin offers the best combination for my needs and climate.

Yea, I think the michelins may have rode a bit better, but not much.
These Bridgestones are unbelievable in rain/ standing water. The part of florida I live in gets a lot of rain. I think we have had 60+ inches of rain this year.........

When I got my car it had 4 new eagle GA's I ran them got my hands a set of used ones for nothing.I now run them. I just bumped into another set of Goodyears with 8/32 on them. When it comes to the point were I have to pay for tires I'll get the Cooper Lifeliner SLE.

Those Cooper Lifeliners are exactly the tires I put on my car this last summer. I'm pretty happy with them, but I also don't really drive aggressively. I think they seem like more of a touring tire. It sure evened out the 70 mph shake I had before that with Goodyear Eagle GAs on.

The Eagle GAs were the only tires I actually despised, especially after the first snow. I picked up a virtually new pair from All Season tire. They are the only tire I've seen where I could take the dimounted tire, press on the tread and squash the tire in with almost no effort. No wonder they felt like I was driving on pillows. They were also the only tire that when inflated to slightly above recommended pressure for the car still had several people tell me my tires were going flat no doubt because of the sidewall bulge.

I just bought the Goodyear Aquatread 3 brand. I live in Chicago, we git it all here in terms of weather. The Aquatreads perform pretty well- great in rain, good in snow, good ride, long tread life (640), AA traction rating, the speed rating in only like 118mhp though. However, the best part of the tires is that I purchased them slightly used (about 95% tread left) for less than $40/tire.

I bought my 2001 with what I guess are the factory installed Michelin tires, 235/55-17. Looking at what is offered by Tire Rack in this size, in the Performance All Season or better categories:

Dunlop SP Sport A2 $118 (poor reviews)
Goodyear Eagle RS-A $119 (mixed reviews)
Pirelli P6 4-season $130 (reviews - not best for heavy cars, sidewall bubble)

What have you guys used on the 17" wheels? I didn't find a Michelin or BFG in this size.

It's best to shop for specific sizes on the manufacturers website.

I bought my 2001 with what I guess are the factory installed Michelin tires, 235/55-17. Looking at what is offered by Tire Rack in this size, in the Performance All Season or better categories:

Dunlop SP Sport A2 $118 (poor reviews)
Goodyear Eagle RS-A $119 (mixed reviews)
Pirelli P6 4-season $130 (reviews - not best for heavy cars, sidewall bubble)

What have you guys used on the 17" wheels? I didn't find a Michelin or BFG in this size.

Tirerack lists that the Continental ContiPremier Contact is available in your size. It is one of the three that Ive got my choices cut to. Its H rated and has a 80,000 mile warranty but they just released it a few months ago so there is no surveys on it yet. Its in the same price range as the three choices you listed above.


BKVic

Looking around a few websites:
bfgoodrichtires.com
kDWS looks like an option (currently running kDW on Porsche, a good tire in all except snow)

coopertire.com
closest match is LifeLiner, doesn't come to mind when thinking of performace tires, but I'm having good results on my Reatta

uniroyal.com

generaltire.com
most offerings are pretty much derivatives of the XP2000

michelin.com
Pilot MXM4 (rated 8:10 in quite, 8:10 winter traction)
Energy MXV4 Plus (cheaper tire, long rated treadwear)

continentaltire.com
The Premier Contact has 600-A-A rating.