[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.

[sentra98]

* vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra
* purpose: everyday driving
* tire size: 195/60/15
* brand/line of tires: Falken

1. ride comfort
2. grip
3. tread pattern
4. brand
5. price

[mcbry]

*vehicle: 2007 Altis 1.6E MT
*purpose: everyday driving
*tire size: 215/45R17
*brand/line: Bridgestone Potenza G3

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

[caloyski5]

#1 - comfort - sumasakit ulo ko sa road noise..
#2 - Grip - safety and security
#3 - Price - not expensive, not cheap


* name/model/year of the vehicle the tires will be installed to

97 mazda 323 familia

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

daily driving

* tire size

205/45/r16

* brand/line of tires

falken ziex ze 512

[russpogi]

Salamat po sa mga replies! Nga pala, I'm going to print this thread and we may include this as part of the appendix of our thesis. Thanks po ulit!

Sa mga di pa naka-post, feel free to post! I really need your opinions!