[Tires] Factors to Consider When Buying

[russpogi]

Hello fellow tsikoteers! I'm doing a thesis for a major tire brand for cars as a requirement for completion of my degree in CSB. I need your help!


Here's my question:

"What are the factors that you consider when choosing/buying tires?"


I know that there are different factors that affect your buying decision so please state the following info as well:
* name/model/year of the vehicle the tires will be installed to
* purpose (circuit racing, drag-racing, off-roading, everyday driving, etc.)
* tire size
* brand/line of tires


Thank you so much for your help!

[1D4LV]

vehicle: 2000 mitsu lancer mx
purpose: everyday riding
tire size: 195/55/15
brand: yoko a-series

[russpogi]

Up ko lang mga papi! Anyone else? Salamat po ule!

[IMm29]

* vehicle: 2003 Toyota Camry 2.0G
* purpose: everyday driving
* tire size: 215/55r17
* brand/line of tires: Bridgestone Turanza

Sorry about that, russpogi. Hehe!

1. ride comfort
2. low noise
3. grip
4. user feedback
5. tread pattern
6. brand
7. price

[JohnM]

Factors to consider (in no particular order):
1. good grip in the wet
2. comfortable
3. quiet
4. brand, availability and warranty
5. user feedback
6. looks
7. price

vehicle: 1995 Lancer GLXi
purpose: everyday driving
tire size: 195/60R14
brand/line: Bridgestone Turanza GR-80

[russpogi]

Salamat po sa mga reply! Kaya lang, walang sumagot ng tanong ko eh! hehehe! Kailangan ko din po yun! Salamat po ulit!

[1997]

manufacture Date. Kasi may expiration ang tires. I usually use 8pr locally made tires for my Hilander.

[1D4LV]

vehicle: 2000 mitsu lancer mx
purpose: everyday riding
tire size: 195/55/15
brand: yoko a-series

important factors:

1. grip
2. low noise
3. price.

[niky]

"What are the factors that you consider when choosing/buying tires?"

#1 - Durability - How long the tread lasts and how strong the sidewalls are. Thicker sidewalls my be less comfortable, but there's less chance of compromised tire life when you hit a "rim-breaker" pothole.

#2 - Grip - Even if I'm buying tires for a commuter, where I don't need ultimate grip, I tend to buy tires that are stickier than their competition.

#3 - Resistance to Aquaplaning - But it's not so important, personally, because I tend to slow down in the rain.

#4 - Price - siyempre... but I tend to care more about performance versus durability than performance versus price. When I was poor, this was higher on my list...

#5 - Comfort - last place... but most modern cars have good suspensions and sound-proofing, so it's not as much of an issue as it used to be.

* name/model/year of the vehicle the tires will be installed to
- Ford Lynx RS

previously: Nissan Sentra

* purpose (circuit racing, drag-racing, off-roading, everyday driving, etc.)
- everyday / circuit

previously: everyday, spirited driving

* tire size
- 205/50R16

previously: 195/55R15

* brand/line of tires
- Yokohama Advan Neova AD07

previously: Gajah Tunggal Champiro 40s (excellent durability, decent grip, low price, noisy)

[v6dreamer]

2005 Honda AV6 7th gen.
Daily driving/ week end touring
Size: 225/45/18
Kuhmo ECSTA SPT
Feature:Ultra high performance
The SPT is designed to offer grip, handling, comport, wear and good looks in order to provide enthusiastic driver the ability to "DRIVE HARD" LOOK GOOD.