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I actually have Ironman tires on my dd Firebird, which I consider to be cheaper brand. If you don't drive the car often, I see no problem with cheap tires. You'll end up replacing them due to age rather than mileage, so save your money.
If you don't drive the car often, I see no problem with cheap tires. You'll end up replacing them due to age rather than mileage, so save your money.
Is it possible that it might be the other way around? Meaning, cheaper tires might use a compound that fails long before their visible treadlife is over, so you might actually get less chronological time out of them - which would be counterproductive for a limited-use car. I don't definitively know this to be true, I'm just thinking out loud.
I have 20 year old tires on my '98 currently. They are BFG (KDW model) that I bought new in 2005, so I know their entire history of care, storage and operational conditions, inflation maintenance, and total mileage. I've put less than 7,000 miles on them in all these years (car is used exclusively for shows). I wonder if cheap/off-brand tires would have lasted this long without cracking/failing in some way?
I've had good luck with Kenda Vezda tires. They're cheap and have good wear characteristics. I had them on all 4's on my Firebird initially, now I just have them on the front. Tread pattern is pretty nice looking as well.
For most of us, the occasional day out is a spirited one. Cheap tires preform terrible and will eventually lead you into an unintended circumstance.
I use to buy cheap tires back in 2009-2012. I found stopping power was non existent in an emergency and they would spin at any hint of the throttle. They wore quick and preformed terrible in the winter. Visible dry rotting after a couple years, tires got hard quickly.
I stopped buying cheap tires due to these issue. The money saved was wasted on flat spots and poor ride quality.
mostly a northern issue though. I’m sure fewer issues to be had down south. The cold really destroys rubber.
I think you will be fine with these tires - in Atlanta.
I buy tires on an industrial scale and have worked with everything from golf cart tires to giant mining truck tires. This is an item where lower expense tires can outperform "big name" tires. The particular tire above may not be one of those, but I don't think that matters so much here.
The biggest expense for some tire manufacturers is marketing and support. Others will have testing, engineering & development as a major line item. (Doesn't seem like these are valuable here.) For truck and industrial tires, support is a big deal but we don't get much for vehicle tires.
in terms of quality, the actual content of the tire and investments in R&D give us better tread life, improved grip, resistance to damage, (potholes, etc.) and better all-weather performance. If these things aren't an issue here, I would go for the inexpensive tire and get a cool-looking tread.
When going with a tire of unknown quality, I would avoid:
- Driving in temperatures under 40 degrees F. (The tire above is "all-season," NOT "all-weather" and will suck in the cold/snow/ice)
- Bad roads
- Racing and spirited driving
I'm switching to rear Mickey Thompson ET Street R Radial Tires 275/60-15 (essentially 28" tall tires from 26" that I had) and needed a pair of tires in the front that were rated for 165mph.
I came across some Arroyo Grand Sport A/S Tires 235/55-17 on summit. Only 27.2 inches tall but finding 28" tall tires for the front that are W rated to fit 17x7 wheels wasn't happening.
At only $89 for W rated tires it was a no brainer. Check to see prices on this in the size you need.
I have:
Race Star 15x8 RCE-92-580250DP (5.25" backspacing) (rear end is shortened 1.5" on each side)
Race Star 17x7 RCE-92-770247DP (4.0" backspacing)
I'm going to have the rear wheels converted to bead lock by a local guy that does it. Finding rear beadlock wheels that match a 17x7 front wheel wasn't happening. (this is a drag and drive car)
I used to put 35-40k per year on my vehicles. Tires last at most 14 months. i usually buy old date code tires at a significant discount. they are usually burned up before they are 6 years after manufacture.
my life is worth getting good tires that must be discounted to sell. I try to avoid bottom brands
I used to put 35-40k per year on my vehicles. Tires last at most 14 months. i usually buy old date code tires at a significant discount. they are usually burned up before they are 6 years after manufacture.
my life is worth getting good tires that must be discounted to sell. I try to avoid bottom brands
I used to put 35-40k per year on my vehicles. Tires last at most 14 months. i usually buy old date code tires at a significant discount. they are usually burned up before they are 6 years after manufacture.
my life is worth getting good tires that must be discounted to sell. I try to avoid bottom brands
I’ve never bought used tires before but I like to buy brand new take offs from local dealers. I ask if they have any take offs laying around and buy them 10cents on the dollar.
Last set I bought was some takeoffs from a Cadillac, 20” chrome wheels with continental tires $400 out the door. They were brand new with 30 miles on em.
y'all need to drive your cars more. I used to put 35-40k per year on my vehicles.
If I drove my Camaro that much, it would have about 850,000 miles on it after all these years of ownership. Folks who drive that much tend not to keep cars for 10, 15, 20+ years like I do.
At one point in my life, I had a commute that was about 20k miles per year. It was a real hassle and the drive was rarely enjoyable no matter what car I was in, even when I had a "fun" car to do it in. Once in a great while, when the weather was just right and the traffic wasn't too bad (and these two things came together almost never), it would be fun. But I couldn't imagine having to double that amount.
I'm running cheap new tires on my firebird. These are ultra summers 285x35r19 and it was the same as you. I maybe put on 1k miles a year and the tires will dry rot before I wear them out. Cheap for me is $100 per tire which these are and they are actually a really nice tire. My car is fast (5.3 turbo) and its only driven on the street and I was running MT drag radials on the street which always scared me if I get caught out in the rain. I basically paid $400 for all new tires (coupon), $140 to mount/balance and thats less than most name brand companies will sell 2 tires for. I've had good luck buying new old stock for $50 more like $150 for BF Goodwrich summers on my vette from tirerack. The tires were brand new and took them out with some boost pulls and they grip just as good as my old drag radials (7yrs old roughly).
I’ve been digging through similar options for my own rig, and having clear specs listed in one spot makes life way easier. I like how pneusquebec.net lays out sizes and pricing so I can compare without running in circles. The mix of traction, direction, and trailer choices helps me pick what fits my setup without second guessing every detail.
these look good on paper. but evidently there not made in 275 or 285 35/18 I contacted the ebay seller an they say they didn't have, unsure if there just out or this tire is even made for a 18" rim.
doesn't the rear fenders require rolling inward so these 305 steamrollers won't rub?
Originally Posted by 2JAWZ
Personally, I wouldnt. You can find a cheaper tire without it being super cheap junk. Youll notice the difference in driving
I just upped $25. for these there tread pattern appears same as my BF goodrich TAs however amazon thinks there designed for trucks. image
these look good on paper. but evidently there not made in 275 or 285 35/18 I contacted the ebay seller an they say they didn't have, unsure if there just out or this tire is even made for a 18" rim.
doesn't the rear fenders require rolling inward so these 305 steamrollers won't rub?
I just upped $25. for these there tread pattern appears same as my BF goodrich TAs however amazon thinks there designed for trucks. image
the 40 series in front would rub the inner fender wells.
Two years no issues running them also have 295/40/18 out back no problems
Anyone using cheap tires? 
