Another tire question

[porsche tech]

I had inquired about people's experience with Michelin Premier tires on the forum earlier and ultimately bought four for my wife's Odyssey. I am totally satisfied with these tires! Now it's coming up on time for my 2002 V6 VW Passat (front drive/manual) to get new tires. I put 4 Michelin Primacy MXV 4's on it and currently have about 55K on them. I LOVE these tires. Here's the rub: the VW now has 166K on it and I can't see spending what it takes to get Primacy again (the tires would be worth more than the car). I will keep this car as long as I can so I want something decent. It's my island car so I never go to far from home in it. Any recommendations on a lower priced tire that wears well (not choppy) and rides quiet would be appreciated. Thanks.--Dave

[stevej37]

I like Toyo's and Kumho's Both are reasonably priced and quality tires.
Lots of variety in either brand.

[masraum]

I always had good luck with Toyos. I tried Kumho's once, and didn't like them, but that was specifically the extreme summer tires. I've always liked Bridgestones and they are usually cheaper than Michelin.

[Heel n Toe]

I've been watching/reading road tests and reviews for different tires for my car... they have plenty of tread left, but they're getting old.

Since our winters are so mild, I have always bought what corresponds to "summer max performance" tires for my cars in the past, but with all factors considered, this BFG tire is winning me over at the moment (watch the video):

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+COMP-2+A%2FS&partnum=255WR6GFC2AS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[petrolhead611]

Just buy the tyre with the best wet weather braking performance. Everything else is secondary if you value your life.

[flipper35]

We have Kumhos on our 1st gen Durango and they are great in spring, summer and fall (we have Blizzaks for winter), we also have them on our 2013 Rogue and they are not good in snow or wet conditions. We had Eagle LS on our sedan when we got it and they were the most horrible tire I have ever had. They were OK above 50* and that is the only god thing I can say. They were replaced with BFG Comp 2 which actually are pretty good in the wet and snow and were $126 for 225/18/55. I have yet to unintentionally spin these, let alone have the back end slide out like the Eagle LS. Yes, 43mph (can feel it downshift at 43mph, that's how I know) on an off-ramp when it was 45* when the back end came out and I usually take it at 70mph in the Durango in the same conditions.

Kumho Solus on the truck and Ecsta on the Rogue.

[flipper35]

https://shop.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire/bf-goodrich/g-force-comp-2-a-s

[rusnak]

Michelin are like the Sony of the car tire world. They spend tons on research, design, advertising, and come up with the best products. You'll spend a bit more, but you'll usually be happy with the result. Everyone else just copies them.

[porsche tech]

rusnak: I would prefer the Michelin Primacy again but as I mentioned, my car now has 166K on it and I'd hate to put that kind of money in a set of tires and have something else major go bad and have to junk the car. Side note: after 42 years as a mechanic at a Porsche dealer (now retired) having to pay full price and pay someone to install 4 tires on my wife's Honda Ody a couple of months ago almost gave me heart failure! Maybe that's part of the problem.

flipper35: I did have a set of BF Goodrich Comp TA's on an Audi quite a few years ago and would have to say I did like them.

Thanks for the input guys.--Dave

[flipper35]

The comp 2 A/S is a far better tire than the Comp TA, in my opinion. They are listed as high performance all season, but they get around in the snow better than any other all season I have ever owned as well as excellent wet traction. The fact they stick like glue in the dry is bonus for me.

[Scott Douglas]

You might want to take a look at Sumitomo's too.