There goes my money....

[cpals]

Well, just got a few price quotes on four tires and alignment... pretty expensive for me.

4 BF Goodrich T/A - $437
4 Yokohama Avid T4 - $360

Should I go for a cheaper tire? Is the $77 extra worth it for BF?

One place did have BF Revolutions, but I didn't see those on tirerack to know how good they are... $332

Oh, I have a 2001 Chev Cav.... live in Florida so rain manuevering is also helpful.

Tire size 195/70/14

 

[PricklyPete]

Yok Avid should be just fine.

 

[PricklyPete]

I should say that I have had Yok Avids and have been perfectly happy with them (especially in comparison to Bridgestones, Hankook, and Continental tires I have also owned).

I have never had Michelin, Pirelli, or Toyo tires to ever compare.

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: cpals
Well, just got a few price quotes on four tires and alignment... pretty expensive for me.

4 BF Goodrich T/A - $437
4 Yokohama Avid T4 - $360

Should I go for a cheaper tire? Is the $77 extra worth it for BF?

One place did have BF Revolutions, but I didn't see those on tirerack to know how good they are... $332

Oh, I have a 2001 Chev Cav.... live in Florida so rain manuevering is also helpful.

Tire size 195/70/14

You have a Cavalier man, why not just get the cheapest tire possible ??
What I would do is go to www.tires.com, Get the $44 tire($176 total free shipping.)
Bring them to a wal-mart $7.50 per tire for balancing/install. Thats $206 total. Then go get alignment.
Whole lot cheaper than $360.

Or go to tirerack.com.
Buy the tires...have them shipped to a recommended place. Go there and get your tires install.
Probably be a little more but still cheaper than $360.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: CTrain

You have a Cavalier man, why not just get the cheapest tire possible ??

Yeah - he shouldn't be concerned about safety, tire life, etc because it's just a Cavalier :roll:

 

[cpals]

Just because it's a cavalier doesn't mean I can't put good tires on it??? I understand it's no lexus, but it does what I need just fine and I'm okay with that. I would still like some tires that have a good rating and safety factor.

 

[HamSupLo]

don't diss the cavalier!

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: CTrain

You have a Cavalier man, why not just get the cheapest tire possible ??

Yeah - he shouldn't be concerned about safety, tire life, etc because it's just a Cavalier :roll:

I've own normal cars all my life...Accord, Camry, etc...evrytime I needed tires, I just buy the cheapest I can find and they work just fine....and yes I live in Florida.
If you own a sporty car, I can see driving the car harder and therefore wanting to get better tires.

Seriously, if your objective is just normal driving, why must you need to get expensive tires ??

 

[z0mb13]

I dread the day when I have to replace my z rated tires... 🙁

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: CTrain

You have a Cavalier man, why not just get the cheapest tire possible ??

Yeah - he shouldn't be concerned about safety, tire life, etc because it's just a Cavalier :roll:

Because the DOT is known for approving all cheap tires, no matter how unsafe. 😛 For a Cavelier, there is no point in spending more than $250 or so on tires. No matter how much you spend on tires, you will still get out-handled by junior on his tricycle.