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I just traded my stock tires for a set of Epic Tour 205/60/16s. They are rated for 60,000 mile. I got 40,000 out of the stock tires but they were well worn.

traded? or purchased? haha. yeah the stockers lasted over 50k on mine, but for 26k of that the company before me never had rotated them. luckily i didnt drive much at all in the winters back then....

Just wondering why you went with 205/60/16. They seem to be the same price as 205/55/16 but only have a T speed rating. Also they are over 3% larger.

Softer ride is one reason and I was told they would wear longer than the 55s. I drive for MPG mostly so do not need the high speed rating. That is not to say I drive like a granny. I do like to have fun...Just not as much these days. I spend most of my drive dodging pot holes rather than racing..... Life in Ohio

A softer ride is a good thing. The roads around here look like a mine field too. When you calculate your mileage on the new tires don't forget the speedometer error.

When I bought new tires just after I got the Vibe (almost 1 year ago), I too opted for the 205/60/16. The smoother ride is amazing, plus I noticed that my speedometer seems to be more accurate that it was on the stocks. I only got 35k on the stock Conti's.

With the new tires, the speedO is still 1-2 MPH under what the GPS said I was going with the stock tires. Also it was 14.1 mile to the place I got the tires and 13.6 mile home. So I will put less miles on my speedo than I actually drive Work is now .5 mile closer also. So that is at least a mile a day saved. not sure which is correct. stock tire or the 60's. I would then guess my MPG also would inc. since every rotation of the tire is farther than it used to be,