Tires again. From newbie

[ChefCarnivore]

Money is always an object. Especially where my wife is concerned. My only leverage is to get my tires at the same time as the tires on her Escape Hybrid. I bought the 08 hybrid for her because I bought the boxster while she was on a cruise with her mom.
It was like, "win-win" I hope.

[mptoledo]

I had Mich pilot sports on before I got these. Loved the Mich's for the short time I had them(3500 miles) I didn't love the replacement price of $1200+. My local tire guy matched(actually beat) tirerack's installed price by $30 bucks. $700 OTD!! Average $175 per tire intalled. Now I didn't get a free hat or tee shirt like goodyear and michelin are offering but If I get a flat, and I will.. I only have to pay $175(avg) to replace it.

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by mptoledo

I had Mich pilot sports on before I got these. Loved the Mich's for the short time I had them(3500 miles) I didn't love the replacement price of $1200+. My local tire guy matched(actually beat) tirerack's installed price by $30 bucks. $700 OTD!! Average $175 per tire intalled. Now I didn't get a free hat or tee shirt like goodyear and michelin are offering but If I get a flat, and I will.. I only have to pay $175(avg) to replace it.

I learned long ago that perception is reality, if you perceive the hat to be the only differentiator that that's your truth.

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

I learned long ago that perception is reality, if you perceive the hat to be the only differentiator that that's your truth.

Still too new to make any permanent decisions. So far so good. I was all set to put Michelins back on, but the price floored me. Hopefully I made a good decision, but as I said time will tell.

side note: I wasn't slamming Mich or goodyear as they make great tires. I was just pointing out less expensive alternatives and giving my honest feedback about them

PS I really like hats and would love to get a free one!!

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by mptoledo

Still too new to make any permanent decisions. So far so good. I was all set to put Michelins back on, but the price floored me. Hopefully I made a good decision, but as I said time will tell.

side note: I wasn't slamming Mich or goodyear as they make great tires. I was just pointing out less expensive alternatives and giving my honest feedback about them

PS I really like hats and would love to get a free one!!

I hope they work out, I may need to make the same concession for the same reason at some point.

[Darkhamr]

If you get low temps, frost or ice I'd always get proper tires, but then I don't like to be cautious when I drive. I have ContiWintercontact TS790's and they do amazingly well in the snow considering the 40 series profile and you can drive them harder than is probably safe on public roads in the dry without wanting for grip. Surprisingly good really.

[CA_Boxster]

Since you're already considering the Sumitomo HTRZIII's note that they offer 3 versions of that tire. I forget the names (you can find it on their web site) but they range from Ultra Performance (Summer) to light snow traction (for dustings) to a real all-season (which should work in actual snow). Snow isn't going to be your concern but the rubber compounds change for the three versions. Summer rubber looses sometraction capability in near freezing temps. The middle tire should be better in the cold and would be worth consideration. For what it's worth, you're worried about it for a reason so for the price why not try the different tire?

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by ChefCarnivore

Money is always an object. Especially where my wife is concerned. My only leverage is to get my tires at the same time as the tires on her Escape Hybrid. I bought the 08 hybrid for her because I bought the boxster while she was on a cruise with her mom.
It was like, "win-win" I hope.

I understand budget concerns, I truly do, however, I would put money in quality rubber over any of the hyped performance mod add ons but that's just me.