Need New Tires - Any Recommendations?

Birdiegirl · Post by **Birdiegirl** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:17 pm

Hi - My 2005 Vibe has 40,000 miles on it. Just had the oil changed, etc and they recommend I get new tires. They gave me a quote on Bridgestone Insignia SE200 Type 205-55R16Can anyone tell me if these are good tires? Or what would you recommend?I have an AWD. Live in MN (so have wet, snowy and icy roads 3/4 of the year!) Plus I drive a LOT ;-)THANKS!Birdiegirl

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:46 pm

If you want an excellent all season which is also an excellent snow tire, the Goodyear Tripletread is the top rated tire in it's class. It's $112.00 but worth every cent. The SE 200 is only an S-rated tire. It ranked 19th out of 31 on http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...SE200 It is priced at $73.00.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:44 am

I have the Bridgestone G009 on my AWD, so far they have been great, and they are rated well too. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...urveyI also like the KUMHO Solus. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ce=30The new Yokohoma Avid TRZ seems to do very well too. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...urvey

VibeoFive · Post by **VibeoFive** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:16 am

I had the H rated Good-for-a-Years removed when I bought my "05 AWD, and had Bridgestone Insignia SE200s put on in there place. They are fantastic! The TireRack is way off base to rate them out of the top 10. A quiet tire, yet heavilly siped. Great wet adhesion. I can't wait for snow!

Birdiegirl · Post by **Birdiegirl** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:42 pm

Decided to go with the Goodyear Tripletreads after doing research, etc. Appointment is Tuesday morning, so will have the truck tomorrow...will let you know how they feel on Wednesday!I can't believe I have 40K miles on my Vibe!! It's been a GREAT vehicle. Nothing has gone wrong w/it (knock on wood).This vehicle is going to my son in a year (his first car)...and I'm probably going to get another vibe for myself...so hoping the 2007 revisions will be sweet.ThanksBirdiegirl

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:32 am

Goodyear TrippleTred 225/50/16 - superb tire in every way!

Birdiegirl · Post by **Birdiegirl** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:38 am

Not only are these tires very quiet, but they are handling great in the snow and ice we have already had this week.Thanks for the advice everyone!

Need New Tires - Any Recommendations?

Need New Tires - Any Recommendations?

Re: Need New Tires - Any Recommendations? (Birdiegirl)

More tire recomendations

Re: Need New Tires - Any Recommendations? (Birdiegirl)

Tires going on tomorrow...

Re: Need New Tires - Any Recommendations? (Birdiegirl)

Tripletreds are great