Need new tires.

[xtremerevolution]

I know this has been talked about before, but I figure I'd ask again.

 

I'm looking to buy some new tires. The current ones I have are Michelin HX MXM4 at 215/45/R17. They're roughly $200 apiece when new. Needless to say, their performance it outstanding. However, I'd like to keep them for summer use and get some other tires for the winter. The current ones are also much too small.

 

I'm looking for some good tires that will do well in snow and serve as an all-season tire. I'm looking for a size 255/45/R17 (with spacers these will fit without rubbing the inner subframe, and will clear the fenderwell by about 1"). If everyone here thinks they won't fit, then I'll go down to a 245/45/R17. Either way, I need one of those sizes. The rim is a 17x7.

 

My price range is about $100 per tire ($115 per tire max unless they're absolutely awesome). Any suggestions? I've heard good things about Yokohama tires. I saw a set at a local tire shop with a 70,000 mile tire life for $139 apiece, but they were a bit over my price range.

 

Thanks.

[mra32]

From what I have found, mounting and balancing of tires can cost $10 each if you don't buy them from the place doing your work. This means that you will have to pay $80 when you go to get your summer tires mounted again (assuming taking old tires off is part of putting the new tires on. I suggest you get a set of old w-body rims (dont you still have your regal rims?) Its easier this way. And besides having two complete sets of wheels and tires is just cool.

[xtremerevolution]

From what I have found, mounting and balancing of tires can cost $10 each if you don't buy them from the place doing your work. This means that you will have to pay $80 when you go to get your summer tires mounted again (assuming taking old tires off is part of putting the new tires on. I suggest you get a set of old w-body rims (dont you still have your regal rims?) Its easier this way. And besides having two complete sets of wheels and tires is just cool.

 

Alright, I'll have to do that then. I hadn't even thought of that Idea. I was thinking merely of selling the 15" tires and rims at first.

 

In that case, I'll probably just find some 15" mud/snow tires. I'll bet they'll look pretty crazy on the Regal, but they'll definitely help me get through my girlfriend's 150 foot gravel driveway this winter (she lives in the suburbs).

 

Any tips on some really good gripping mud/snow tires on a 15" rim? Again, I'm looking for something $100 or less, preferably with white letters on the side.

 

 

[Nick1234]

i happen to be a fan of kumho tires. I have them on the Impala and the lumina. They did great this past winter on the Impala. I have the touring 795's.

[xtremerevolution]

i happen to be a fan of kumho tires. I have them on the Impala and the lumina. They did great this past winter on the Impala. I have the touring 795's.

 

Hmm, those are ok, but the ones I saw at the place I went were rated for only 45,000 miles.

 

Here's what I'm thinking. I think I'm going to buy myself some specialized winter tires (off-road type) for the 15" rims I have. I'll use those in Chicago during the snow season (since I'll be driving a LOT). I have a daily commute to school and back, and many commutes to my girlfriend's house. I'll definitely need something that can grip. The moment it stops snowing, I'll put the 17" rims + Michelin tires back on.

 

In that sense, I need someone to recommend me a solid snow tire (snow/mud/offroad). It will look a bit strange on my car, but I think it might work out with the way it looks. I think it will be worth it. Any suggestions on tires of that spec? I'm thinking either a 235/60/R15 or a 225/60/R15 should work pretty well.

 

Thanks.