Tires... arrrrrgh!

[scottydl]

This has got to be an all-time record. Day before yesterday I got my SIXTH flat tire in a matter of about 2 1/2 months. The used tire I had *just bought* a few days before died in my driveway... that one had replaced ANOTHER flat in which I shredded the sidewall while driving to work a few nights before that. Can I just say ARRRRGH!?!?!?!?!

By now I am fed up with used tires and the remaining 3 Goodyears that are still on my Aurora... mounted to my torque star wheels, originally from my '98 Bonneville. So I have decided to buy a whole new set of rubber, which will hopefully solve these problems I've been having.

My question: what would the disadvantages be (if any) to buying 225/60R16 replacement tires instead of the original equipment 235/60R16's? I am finding that the 225's are much more common and reasonably priced, for a mere 10mm difference in width... but I want a size that will fit my Aurora properly too. Thoughts?

[scottydl]

Well, I ponied up and bought a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-H tires today, in the stock size 235/60R16. Expensive, yes... but now I have a matching set of new rubber!

After seeing the 235's on my Aurora (after getting used to seeing the 225's), I would recommend stock size for anyone else making this decision in the future. The 235's have a much more aggressive look, and fill up the wheelwell better.

[JimW]

Totally agreed!....those are good tires! How much did you have to pony up if you dont mind me asking? And are they good all season tires?

Will you be using the stock rims for the winter or will the torque stars stay on during the colder months? The reason I ask is because I need new set of 235/60/16s for my winter (stock) rims.

*edit*..heh I checked the link

[scottydl]

Yeah... what the link said...

They are supposed to be highly rated tires for both dry and wet traction, and light snow as well. Should work well for the weather conditions around here. I am planning on keeping my torque stars on year 'round, just making sure I keep 'em from getting too "gunked" up in the winter.

Another reason I chose the Bridgestones is b/c my neighbor is an company employee... he got me a good deal, but they still weren't chump change! About $25 less per tire than the tirerack.com price, not including all the usual mounting/balancing fees. I have a month to decide on Road Hazard insurance (another $40). I'll probably go for it, but I just didn't want to dig an even deeper hole in my pocket today.