phydeaux
Aurora Passenger
I keep extra bearings handy in case I can't fix it with a hammer
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Post by phydeaux on Jun 2, 2007 7:46:45 GMT -6
Well I had a blowout on the way to work yesterday morning. I broke down and got two new Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires on the front. Out the door was $403.71. Hadn't planed on spending rent and groceries on tires but that's what the emergency fund is for right?
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scottydl
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Post by scottydl on Jun 2, 2007 7:52:44 GMT -6
WOW those are some expensive tires. Did you shop around before buying? So is the emergency fund now for your rent & groceries?
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Post by Aurora40 on Jun 2, 2007 8:15:23 GMT -6
Well, when a tire blows, you gotta do what you gotta do. It sucks to be in a situation where time is more important than money though and you can't shop around. But your car is back on the road, and that's what matters.
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Post by Marc on Jun 2, 2007 9:52:50 GMT -6
I paid about $375 for two 235/55HR-17 Michelin MXV4 Plus last fall.
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Post by aaaauroraaaa on Jun 2, 2007 10:24:30 GMT -6
Those are extremely expensive tires... And to tell you the truth, and to be blunt, they SUCK in rain or snow(although you live in TX...). Their dry handling is a bit mushy for my tastes, and still don't grip very well. Although I will give them that they seem to have long life and don't flat spot too easily when sitting overnight.
And yes I have driven many a car with them :-)
Go to tirerack.com and read the reviews before ANY next tire purchase... the results for the prices may surprise you.
I spent $428 out the door on (4) brand new Perelli P-Nero Zero M+S(235/55/17), although I can plan on replacing them within 40,000 miles(I replace at 5or6/32nds of an inch) and they flatspot horribly overnight. But they handle like none other on dry and in the rain for an all season tire, and they are quiet.
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Post by algonquin on Jun 2, 2007 13:13:57 GMT -6
A little steep on the bucks but sometimes life leaves little choice and even less time to make one. I have priced new front tires for my 95 and a local dealer has offered me 2 Yokohama Avid V4s (235/60-16s) mounted, balanced, taxed, and whatever else, for $ 260.78.
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Post by k1xv on Jun 2, 2007 16:49:56 GMT -6
A little steep on the bucks but sometimes life leaves little choice and even less time to make one. I have priced new front tires for my 95 and a local dealer has offered me 2 Yokohama Avid V4s (235/60-16s) mounted, balanced, taxed, and whatever else, for $ 260.78. I recently bought 4 of these from Discounttiredirect.com The price for them there is now $97 shipped. I got the local dealer to mount and balance them for $11 each. They seem pretty good.
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Post by algonquin on Jun 2, 2007 20:56:20 GMT -6
A little steep on the bucks but sometimes life leaves little choice and even less time to make one. I have priced new front tires for my 95 and a local dealer has offered me 2 Yokohama Avid V4s (235/60-16s) mounted, balanced, taxed, and whatever else, for $ 260.78. I recently bought 4 of these from Discounttiredirect.com The price for them there is now $97 shipped. I got the local dealer to mount and balance them for $11 each. They seem pretty good. Thanks for the tip. I haven't made the purchase yet but will definately check out Discounttiredirect.com. Did you wait long for delivery ?.
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Post by k1xv on Jun 3, 2007 4:35:46 GMT -6
No. They were shipped out of Texas (their Ohio warehouse was apparently out of stock) and got here in about a week of the order.
By the way, if it is not clear, the Yokohama Avid tires I bought are the "V" rated ones.
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