Help me buy some tires

[goobee]

I am considering going with the stock size (215/60/17)

Micheline Hydoedge

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge

Or a slight upgrade in size (235/55/17)

Dunlop SP Sport A2 Plus

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp...Make=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Sport+A2+Plus

The vehicle is a 2003 Mazda MPV minivan so performance is not so important. I am looking for good treadwear for which both of these tires seem to have. Cost wise, these are within my budget. If you guys were making the decision, which would you choose and why?

 

[dmw16]

I think for a passenger car either would be good. I'd go w/ the hydroedge tires. Since they score better on noise and treadware.

 

[teckmaster]

I wouldn't put 55's on a mini-van. you're getting to thin by doing that. mini-vans don't have sport suspensions so they need the extra padding with a thicker tire

 

[prozac26]

Michelin has kick ass tires.

 

[dmw16]

Oh yeah...unless you have a performance minivan dont bother with the size upgrade.

 

[goobee]

Looks like everyone is leaning on the Michelins. While were at it, does anyone recognize the the make/model on this wheel?

Click Here!

 

[Manuwell]

For a Minivan (which could be compared to a tank, no offense), I'ld stick to the cheapest, even refurbs as far as performance or anything isn't really important.

 

[AnthraX101]

Originally posted by: goobee
Looks like everyone is leaning on the Michelins. While were at it, does anyone recognize the the make/model on this wheel?

Click Here!

BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires (Nice ones, own these), wrapped around stock Mustang 17? Polished Forged Aluminum Wheel, part #XR3Z-1007-EA.

AnthraX101

 

[goobee]

The wife and I do a lot of commutting in it so I want to get some decent tires. When I was younger, I used to buy the real cheap crap, Riken, Pep Boys, Kelly, etc. 20K if you were lucky.

 

[goobee]

Originally posted by: AnthraX101

Originally posted by: goobee
Looks like everyone is leaning on the Michelins. While were at it, does anyone recognize the the make/model on this wheel?

Click Here!

BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires (Nice ones, own these), wrapped around stock Mustang 17? Polished Forged Aluminum Wheel, part #XR3Z-1007-EA.

AnthraX101

Damn and I had my heart set on those for my Chrysler. Thanks AnthraX

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: AnthraX101

Originally posted by: goobee
Looks like everyone is leaning on the Michelins. While were at it, does anyone recognize the the make/model on this wheel?

Click Here!

BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires (Nice ones, own these), wrapped around stock Mustang 17? Polished Forged Aluminum Wheel, part #XR3Z-1007-EA.

AnthraX101

Those are good tires. IMHO Michelin is overpriced for what you get.

Beware of low-end Korean tires...the performance ones are good but low-end tends to be just that.

 

[MidNiteMysT]

ide say just go stock. and regarding teckmasters post. the 55 and 60 is relative to the width of the tire. so the 55 is actually thicker than the 60 in this case. but only by .25 mm so its really exactly the same sidewall height. just wider. but then youre speedometer might be more inaccurate. ide just stick to the stock size. of course, if youre ordering from tire rack, you should call them up and ask about it. they should be a lot more help than us.

 

[teckmaster]

Originally posted by: MidNiteMysT
ide say just go stock. and regarding teckmasters post. the 55 and 60 is relative to the width of the tire. so the 55 is actually thicker than the 60 in this case. but only by .25 mm so its really exactly the same sidewall height. just wider. but then youre speedometer might be more inaccurate. ide just stick to the stock size. of course, if youre ordering from tire rack, you should call them up and ask about it. they should be a lot more help than us.

you should go read up on tire sizes. first set of numbers = width (205,235,etc). The second set of numbers = sidewall thickness (45,55,etc). Third number = rim size (16,17,etc)

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: teckmaster

Originally posted by: MidNiteMysT
ide say just go stock. and regarding teckmasters post. the 55 and 60 is relative to the width of the tire. so the 55 is actually thicker than the 60 in this case. but only by .25 mm so its really exactly the same sidewall height. just wider. but then youre speedometer might be more inaccurate. ide just stick to the stock size. of course, if youre ordering from tire rack, you should call them up and ask about it. they should be a lot more help than us.

you should go read up on tire sizes. first set of numbers = width (205,235,etc). The second set of numbers = sidewall thickness (45,55,etc). Third number = rim size (16,17,etc)

the second number is sidewall thickness -- however it's a ratio dependant on the first number.

ie: in the case of the second tire - the sidewall thickness is 60% of the width of the tire. (something to that extent, at least)


so - between a 300/50/17 and a 200/50/17 -- the first tire will have much thicker sidewalls than the second.

 

[MidNiteMysT]

Originally posted by: teckmaster

Originally posted by: MidNiteMysT
ide say just go stock. and regarding teckmasters post. the 55 and 60 is relative to the width of the tire. so the 55 is actually thicker than the 60 in this case. but only by .25 mm so its really exactly the same sidewall height. just wider. but then youre speedometer might be more inaccurate. ide just stick to the stock size. of course, if youre ordering from tire rack, you should call them up and ask about it. they should be a lot more help than us.

you should go read up on tire sizes. first set of numbers = width (205,235,etc). The second set of numbers = sidewall thickness (45,55,etc). Third number = rim size (16,17,etc)

dont try to correct someone if you dont know what youre talking about. cause youre wrong. so before you start saying i should read up on tire sizes, do it yourself.

here, do some reading
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog....34645&path=0%3A91083%3A135234%3A134645