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06-15-2010, 08:02 PM
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Car Geek
Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ohio cornfields
Posts: 213
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Based on the priorities you've described, in my experience, for stock size, I'd stay with an OEM tire. I know it's not an interesting choice, but Toyota wasn't stupid when they picked the OEM tire. The OEM Goodyear Eagle LS tires that I had were comfortable, predictable and handled the foul weather well.
I do like my new General Altimax HP's (stock 185/60R15's) but they are a bit louder and there's no improvement in dry grip over the Eagles. Even though the General's are H-rated, their sidewalls are no stiffer than the T-rated Goodyear's so highway performance is the same. I admit that my opinion of the General's is based on two things: I'm stuck with 'em & they have a cool-looking tread. The General's were also cheaper than the Goodyear's...
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Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold) Last edited by Goose; 07-04-2010 at 08:41 AM. Reason: clarified my answer... I wasn't suggesting OEM is right for everyone. |
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