Good enough tires for a Grand Prix ?

Hello,

All 4 tires on my 99 Pont Grand Prix GTP are just about used up. I
will be replacing them in Sept. I am in Syracuse, NY. Last year was a
snowy, slippery winter. I was all over the road.

All weather tires work great around here the first few years; utill
the new-tire "edge" is worn off. I will be getting all weathers.

Last time I bought tires was for a 95 Grand Am. I got the cheaper ones
and I could feel the difference compared to the original tires. The
tire guy warned me the sidewalls were not as firm as they are on major
brands.

Does anyone have any recommendations for off-brand-name tires that are
pretty good. Saving $200 on 4 tires would be nice if I don't have to
give up alot. I am not looking for much - lowish noise, pretty good
traction, pretty good handling, and fairly good tread life.

Thanks,
Barry.

Michelin Harmony. A bit more expensive, but worth the extra.

"Barry" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
>
> All 4 tires on my 99 Pont Grand Prix GTP are just about used up. I
> will be replacing them in Sept. I am in Syracuse, NY. Last year was a
> snowy, slippery winter. I was all over the road.
>
> All weather tires work great around here the first few years; utill
> the new-tire "edge" is worn off. I will be getting all weathers.
>
> Last time I bought tires was for a 95 Grand Am. I got the cheaper ones
> and I could feel the difference compared to the original tires. The
> tire guy warned me the sidewalls were not as firm as they are on major
> brands.
>
> Does anyone have any recommendations for off-brand-name tires that are
> pretty good. Saving $200 on 4 tires would be nice if I don't have to
> give up alot. I am not looking for much - lowish noise, pretty good
> traction, pretty good handling, and fairly good tread life.
>
> Thanks,
> Barry.
>

(Barry) writes:

> Hello,
>
> All 4 tires on my 99 Pont Grand Prix GTP are just about used up. I
> will be replacing them in Sept. I am in Syracuse, NY. Last year was a
> snowy, slippery winter. I was all over the road.
>
> All weather tires work great around here the first few years; utill
> the new-tire "edge" is worn off. I will be getting all weathers.
>
> Last time I bought tires was for a 95 Grand Am. I got the cheaper ones
> and I could feel the difference compared to the original tires. The
> tire guy warned me the sidewalls were not as firm as they are on major
> brands.
>
> Does anyone have any recommendations for off-brand-name tires that are
> pretty good. Saving $200 on 4 tires would be nice if I don't have to
> give up alot. I am not looking for much - lowish noise, pretty good
> traction, pretty good handling, and fairly good tread life.

Rather than going for an off-brand tire, how about ordering over the
Internet, e.g. from Tire Rack? Save the money, but get a bit more
confidence in your tires.

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-Stephen H. Westin
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