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Need new tires from Firestone shop
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:43 am
by Stevedfd
Checked few sites like tirerack and consumer reports. Looking to get new tires from the shop I always go to. All season tire, not looking for anything special. I do aggressive driving slightly but not really. Looking for performance in rain/snow/lower noise and just a smooth ride. Anyone have any feedback on these? Ever had them? Bought any?1) Firestone 7102) Bridgestone Potenza G 019 Grid3) Bridgestone Insignia SE200Own Vibe, Standard model, 2006, 80,000 miles already.
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (Stevedfd)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:17 am
by keithvibe
welcome fellow PA memberI can't comment on the tires, good luck
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (Stevedfd)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:59 am
by j42.snyder
My cousin has the Bridgestone Insignia's on his car (Ford Escort wagon) - and he's been quite happy with them. He lives "up north" so they see plenty of winter conditions. I've driven in the car and they don't seem objectionable for noise at all. He also drives fairly aggressively (even off-road sometimes on trails up there), and they seem to be surviving well. He's got about 20,000km on them now, and they hardly look used.I don't know about the others for comparison, but as a fairly competent lower cost all season, they seem to be a good choice. I have a set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60's for winter on mine, and they seem to be a very well made tire. Based on those, I'd buy Bridgestone's again with confidence.John
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (j42.snyder)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:56 pm
by Stevedfd
Do I want a speed rating "H" performance or speed rated "T" touring tire?I dont really go faster than 90 mph. Usually stay withing 65-80 highway driving.
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (Stevedfd)
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:33 am
by ehoff121
Owner of the G019 Potenza.Have been very happy with traction/cornering in all conditions, though I do have an AWD.The tread is deep and the ride is firm and quiet.
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (Stevedfd)
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:10 am
by waveresponder
welcome to GenVIBE! i also unfortunately cannot comment on those tires. good luck
Re: Need new tires from Firestone shop (ehoff121)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:42 am
by Kincaid
Quote, originally posted by ehoff121 »Owner of the G019 Potenza.Me too. The specs and reviews on them were very good so I got a set for my Civic. They were quieter than the Hankooks I had on there. I didn't put the car thru the paces afterward and my daughter has it at college, so I can't testify to anything other than the cost (low!) and the noise level (lower than before).I got a set of 195/60R 15's for $295, which seemed like a screaming deal as it was much cheaper than anything else I could find.