Toast Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 My tire's are dangerously bald, and it's time for me to procure some new rubber for my car... just in time for the winter season Now I've been doing some shopping and I'm totally confused. I know Bridgestone Blizzak's are the shit for passenger mud and snow rated tires, but they don't come in my car's size (205/50/R15). Besides, I really just need a good set of all season radials that will perform well over the pass and provide security in wet conditions and in snow on plowed roads. I've got a speedy little VW that's not exactly built for off road driving, but it's fun on the road and is what's gonna get me up the pass this season. Right now, I'm looking at a set of Goodyear GT II's and Bridgestone Potenza RE 910's. The price diff between them is significant. Do any of you have either of these, and do you have any feedback? If not, what kind of rubber do you run on, and are you happy with it? Thanx in advance... It's Friday and time to [ 10-25-2002, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: Toast ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Two words: Les Schwab I have the Potenzas on my Sub. and am very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 Anybody got the Goodyear GT II's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I prefer La Sportiva & Five Ten to Goodyear & Bridgestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Sorry, about the above post. I assumed you were asking a climbing related question. Try the Trojan ribbed...maybe in a smaller size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 Getting there safely is climbing related, don'tcha think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 summer: Toyo Open Country winter: Wild Country TXR, studded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I second Trask's motion of Les Schwab. Free flat fixing and re-balancing if you ever have a problem. If you ever get a puncture they fix it for free. Plus, their customer service is tip top. If you go at the right time, they give you meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 My friend Kevin (big time lurker) swears up and down about Toyo(?) Resolves. Much to my horror, I can attest that they really work well. Kevin first thing in the morning heading out ice climbing has the wonderful habit of slamming on his breaks on icey, curvey roads going about 40 mph to test if the tires are working. Needless to say since I'm still alive and the tires work well. Maybe he'll actually log on and give the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 free popcorn too best game in town: drive through parking lot on les schwab on corner, watch guy running after you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by iain: summer: Toyo Open Country winter: Wild Country TXR, studded Second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 indeed! they's a peppy lot. [ 10-25-2002, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: trask ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by TimL: Kevin first thing in the morning heading out ice climbing has the wonderful habit of slamming on his breaks on icey, curvey roads going about 40 mph to test if the tires are working. Seems to be akin to jumping off a dicy ice screw placement to see if the damn thing'd hold Glad you're still surviving, though [ 10-25-2002, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: Toast ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Sears is also a good bet for tires. Like Schwabby, they have the free repair stuff, plus they do free tire rotation (whether you buy your tires there or not). DFA has no tire recommendations, but has been happy with the tire dept. at Sears for a few years. Yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 They pretty much all offer the same stuff: free rotation, fix flat, etc except it isn't realy free. You pay up front when you buy the tires; it;s either a line item or built into the cost. Discount Tire works for me. Check consumer reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 Hey, let's get this back on track I wasn't asking where to buy tires. I was actually asking about specific feedback on two models, the Goodyear GT II and the Bridgestone Potenza RE 910... or feedback on what you like for tires in the mountains. Now let's go drink and drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 Hey, let's get this back on track I wasn't asking where to buy tires. I was actually asking about specific feedback on two models, the Goodyear GT II and the Bridgestone Potenza RE 910... or feedback on what you like for tires in the mountains. Now let's go drink and drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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