Need Tires Soon for Taurus

[jmg]

Hi!

My wife was told at her last oil change at the dealer that we would soon need new tires. The other ones only have 20,000 + miles on them, but have been HORRIBLE winter tires. This vehicle needs to get through quite a bit of Wintery junk on a daily basis, with about 50 miles put on each day, but I don't want to have to spend a huge amt. of money on the tires, due to the fact it has 110,000 miles on it. It is a 2006 SEL model. Current tires are ok on wet surfaces, but are like racing slicks in the snow, despite a mud and snow rating on them. Depressing to have to think about Winter driving coming up, but....

As usual, any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Goodyear Assurance Tripple Treads or Comfort Treads are a great tire. I had them both on the van and was very happy with them. Goodyear has a $120 mail in rebate on them when you put them on a goodyear credit card. You just missed a buy three get one free (up to $100) tire offer at the paramount goodyears!

Tiger Paws would be another option. I have had them on my old buick and currently have them on my Saturn. Good traction in the snow and so far the wear has been really good.

[Dragonsm]

Both my wife and I have been extremely happy with the Cooper CS4's on her car along with my brother on his Subaru. I don't have brand loyalty to any one tire. This was the first time I had cooper tires on a vehicle and I must say I have been impressed by them.

My parents have the Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds on their Ford Freestyle and they didn't have any complaints about the tires, but I believe they are going to be looking to replace their tires this fall with possibly the CS4's also.

They tend to be a bit pricier, but probably the last tire you'll need to buy for that car. They tend to have sales/rebates throughout the year also like goodyear and the others.

Steve

[jmg]

Thanks guys!

I thought I remembered you, Jeremy, posting something about those Goodyear tires awhile back and that they had been good tires. I had 2 sets of Tiger Paws on my now retired Impala and they were excellent, long wearing tires with good traction. Haven't had any Cooper tires for years, but might look at those also. Thanks for your input. Do any of the HSO sponsors carry Tiger Paws? Just wondering, since I don't see them advertised much. Bought my last ones through the GM Dealer when they had a great price on them.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I'm pretty sure any Goodyear can get them for you. I know all of our stores can.

[jmg]

Hi!

Just noticed that the big MFF store is having a sale on the Cooper tires you mentioned. Question: There is one that is T rated and one that is H V rated. There is only a $5.00 difference in them, but does the tread design differ so that one might have and edge over the other one in snow and slush? They both look like good tires.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Isn't the T & H/V the speed ratings?

The t rated is also an 80k tire vs the h/t wich is a 60k tire.

[jmg]

Hi! Just an update on the tire quest. Bought a set of 4 Cooper Cs4's last Sat. So far, they are fine, BUT, the test will come with the first load of that dreaded white stuff We'll see. Thanks again for everyone's input.