Have to Purchase Tires
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03-02-2009, 08:16 PM
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Have to Purchase Tires
Any suggestions on what tires I should go with on a 2000 front wheel V70? I have Fusions on there now which need replacing. Since I have zero knowledge about tires, I'm not sure if I should stick with that brand, which did just fine, or is something else out there that you may recommend. Comfort is a priority as I commute on local roads. Thank you.
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03-02-2009, 08:37 PM
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03-03-2009, 01:14 AM
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I have Michelin Pilot Ex on my '98 V70 and on my 2003 Jetta 1.8t, and I am very satisfied. They are sport/touring tires, and hug the road pretty well. I have driven the Jetta pretty hard on side roads and in Mexico, and never had a problem, not even a peep. You feel pretty safe with the handling. Plus, there's very little noise and you get a comfortable ride.
The downside? The price, specially when compared to the Kuhmos. However, if you have a Costco membership, their prices are unbeatable: they are already cheaper than almost every other place, plus they usually have a coupon for 80 bucks off if you buy all four tires. Besides, with Costco warranty, you know they won't bull**** you around. I have had two tires replaced for free, without a question, and one of those times it was my wife's mistake (she drove on a flat tire).
Anyway, that's my 2 cents.
Oh, by the way, if you buy only two new tires, aren't you supposed to put them in the back, so that your tail end doesn't skid on you?
The downside? The price, specially when compared to the Kuhmos. However, if you have a Costco membership, their prices are unbeatable: they are already cheaper than almost every other place, plus they usually have a coupon for 80 bucks off if you buy all four tires. Besides, with Costco warranty, you know they won't bull**** you around. I have had two tires replaced for free, without a question, and one of those times it was my wife's mistake (she drove on a flat tire).
Anyway, that's my 2 cents.
Oh, by the way, if you buy only two new tires, aren't you supposed to put them in the back, so that your tail end doesn't skid on you?
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03-03-2009, 03:50 PM
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+3 on the Kumho's. Ijust got four on my 1998 V70 and they are terrific. Replaced the Michelin MXV4s I had on the car. I got the Ecsta ASX tire and they do have a low wear, around 30,000 miles. I only drive 5-7K miles a year so I wasn't too worried about the wear. They are not any more noisy then my old Michelin's and have been great so far. I got them from tirerack.com and then took it to a local place to have them mounted. Definitely check out discount tire as they might be more but include mounting. All said and done I think I paid around $68 a tire.
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