Wet Traction, Cost Efficient Tires ??
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Joined: 11-25-2009
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From: NH
We have used BFG traction t/a tires for years on many of our cars with great results, and the price was always good. "0" hydro plane, dug great in the snow, and dry traction was awesome, But BFG decided to discontinue it and replace it with the Advantage. Not quite as good as the traction t/a, but still good for the price.
We have now switched over to the General Altimax HP
We did so because of the open shoulder to allow water to push out the side.
And the side by side comparison was better with the General
General Altimax H/P
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Sport%20Wagon
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Sport%20Wagon
The Generals have been on my wifes car for a year. They wear like iron,(with regular rotations), and grip in "ALL" traction situations. They are worth their weight in Gold.
We have now switched over to the General Altimax HP
We did so because of the open shoulder to allow water to push out the side.
And the side by side comparison was better with the General
General Altimax H/P
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Sport%20Wagon
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Sport%20Wagon
The Generals have been on my wifes car for a year. They wear like iron,(with regular rotations), and grip in "ALL" traction situations. They are worth their weight in Gold.
Joined: 12-17-2008
Posts: 5
From: Maryland
Hey, I was reading through some of the post and did not see anything specific. SO if there is a post I missed, feel free to link it here.
Anyways. Got the 2007 HHR Auto with the 16" Rims running 215/55-16's and Just over 46k miles its time to replace the stockers. I have a long commute now (35 miles one way) though heavy dense traffic but that highway traffic is moving at 65-85 mph on average and water pools up good on the highway.
The car does NOT have ABS so if I hit it hard enough it will lock the tires up and skid. Had a good scare not too long ago so its time to at least get some better rubber.
Not trying to break the bank, looking to pay less than 100$ per tire. I still need to get Snow tires. Also on that, wonder if it just be easier to get snows on the car now, now being October/November time and just ride them out till Spring.
So anyways. Let me know what you have. I often use Discount Tire Direct or Tire Rack. So Post up!
Anyways. Got the 2007 HHR Auto with the 16" Rims running 215/55-16's and Just over 46k miles its time to replace the stockers. I have a long commute now (35 miles one way) though heavy dense traffic but that highway traffic is moving at 65-85 mph on average and water pools up good on the highway.
The car does NOT have ABS so if I hit it hard enough it will lock the tires up and skid. Had a good scare not too long ago so its time to at least get some better rubber.
Not trying to break the bank, looking to pay less than 100$ per tire. I still need to get Snow tires. Also on that, wonder if it just be easier to get snows on the car now, now being October/November time and just ride them out till Spring.
So anyways. Let me know what you have. I often use Discount Tire Direct or Tire Rack. So Post up!
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