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    My Intrepid needs new tires, like Uber bad..... Car only has 37,000 on it, but they are the original tires from the factory in 04 and they are dry rotted to hell.

    Im driving the thing every day now (60-90 miles a day average) so Id like something quiet and a good all season tire. Road noise is a biggie as im on the phone a lot and the Michelin's on it now drive me nuts (doesnt help there 10 years old).

    Id also like to not have to spend an arm and a leg if possible. Kinda sorta broke as **** right now...

    225/60/16

    Recommendations?
    1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

  • #2
    New Michelins.... but they might not fit the budget.

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    • #3
      these are what I put on my sisters car and she loves them
      http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false

      and these are on my moms car my parents love them.http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false
      '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

      " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
      ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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      • #4
        I have a pair of 225/60/16's on the green camaro since 2009. Goodyear authority or something like that. Quiet, great traction in the snow. I like em

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        • #5
          Originally posted by bri2203 View Post
          New Michelins.... but they might not fit the budget.
          ^ This

          Michelin makes a hell of a tire. IMO there tire program in terms of wear, noise, ect is a step ahead of almost everyone elses. You will pay for them tho.


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          • #6
            Michelin what? They make a ton of different lines of tires.

            It has Michelin hydro edge tires on it now, seem pretty good in the summer, but absolutely blow in the winter. A light dusting of snow leaves me stranded or driving 15mph on the expressway like grandma, Have a hard time getting out of our little subdivision in the winter most of the time.
            Last edited by sman; April 2nd, 2013, 01:15 PM.
            1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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            • #7
              I'm hearing that Continentals are the best bang for your buck right now

              1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
              1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
              1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

              2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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              • #8
                Uh where the hell did my post go?.......

                Was looking at these
                http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false

                I can get Michelin Defenders for $660 installed with the road hazards, but I really shouldnt be spending that kinda money right now.
                1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by sman View Post
                  Uh where the hell did my post go?.......

                  Was looking at these
                  http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false

                  I can get Michelin Defenders for $660 installed with the road hazards, but I really shouldnt be spending that kinda money right now.
                  Probably unrelated. But all kinds of posts have been going missing lately. I'm putting pictures on milk cartons.

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                  • #10
                    But in related news, for cheaper tires I've always had good luck with Kuhmos. I thing the Ecsta ASX's or something like that are their "higher performance all season" tires and they gripped well in dry/wet/snow on one of my DD's.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by sman View Post
                      Uh where the hell did my post go?.......

                      Was looking at these
                      http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false

                      I can get Michelin Defenders for $660 installed with the road hazards, but I really shouldnt be spending that kinda money right now.
                      on the road hazard, best bang for your dollar, like I posted earlier the Kuhmo's are a great tire, I would buy them again.
                      '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                      " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                      ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by erk2581 View Post
                        But in related news, for cheaper tires I've always had good luck with Kuhmos. I thing the Ecsta ASX's or something like that are their "higher performance all season" tires and they gripped well in dry/wet/snow on one of my DD's.
                        Had those ASX's on the GXP. They did alright in the winter.

                        That 05 Fusion that came into the shop for a passenger axle, belts, brakes, etc. had some old tires. I told the guy to look into some new all weather tires (he did, Continentals of some sort. Under $500 with warranty and alignment check) and the car rode so much quieter that he noticed a new issue - the wheel bearing was starting to get some play. I could barely tell by hand so I verified by dial indicator. I took it for a spin after and I was impressed with how quiet that car was. Discount even put it back on the rack for free when I finished the wheel bearing.

                        Edit: I was right the first time
                        Last edited by hoogiesngrinderz; April 2nd, 2013, 04:21 PM.

                        1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                        1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                        1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                        2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sman View Post
                          Uh where the hell did my post go?.......

                          Was looking at these
                          http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...07792&sw=false

                          I can get Michelin Defenders for $660 installed with the road hazards, but I really shouldnt be spending that kinda money right now.
                          Originally posted by erk2581 View Post
                          Probably unrelated. But all kinds of posts have been going missing lately. I'm putting pictures on milk cartons.
                          Well, this is the first time anyone's said anything so this is the first time I've known about it.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by meissen View Post
                            Well, this is the first time anyone's said anything so this is the first time I've known about it.
                            Now you know

                            That was the first time ive had it happen, so far...
                            1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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                            • #15
                              Appears that the only Kumho I can get in 225/60-16 is this "ecowing kh30"

                              http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...0&rd=16&cs=225
                              1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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