Cooper LifeLiner SLE touring tires OK?

Had brake job done on my 2000 Mazda Protege ES last
week

Mechanic said I will need new tires soon.

He recommends:

Cooper Life Liner Touring in 195-55-R16 with V speed
rating

Advice on Cooper tires?

wrote:

>Advice on Cooper tires?

Forgot some info

Cost will be $414 for four tires

$24 labor cots

Four wheel alignment at $68.50

Disposal, etc

Total cost for tires, mounting, balance is $526.03

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> Had brake job done on my 2000 Mazda Protege ES last
> week
>
> Mechanic said I will need new tires soon.
>
> He recommends:
>
> Cooper Life Liner Touring in 195-55-R16 with V speed
> rating
>
> Advice on Cooper tires?

Interesting... I checked on TireRack.com to see what they say about
Cooper tires.. Apparently they dont handle them.

The tire suggested by their 'wizard' was a little bit different in size
from the one you mention above. They come up with a 205-45-16,
but mention you should check your OEM tire sidewall to be sure
what you need.

I have no personal experience or knowledge of Cooper tires.

Cooper is a great tire maker and the Lifeliner is a great tire. You
will be happy with them.

The experience with Cooper tires that I have had - was satisfactory. Pep
Boys handles them, I think.

The set you mentioned seemed a little pricey, but may be the going price
for them.

you might check pep boys or discount tire for comparable tires of an
ordinary series - unless you just want "touring" tires.

I use michelin, but futura tires at pep boys - made by cooper tires have
served me well too.
==
I like a package deal when I buy tires - new stems, lifetime balance /
rotation /

road hazard guarantee / flat repairs - all included in the original
purchase price - at discount tire.

package deals elsewhere - might be different.

mho
vƒe

wrote:

>Cooper Life Liner Touring in 195-55-R16 with V speed
>rating

Sorry this is a mistake above

Should read 195-55-R15

NOT R16

wrote:
>
> Had brake job done on my 2000 Mazda Protege ES last
> week
> Mechanic said I will need new tires soon.
> He recommends:
> Cooper Life Liner Touring in 195-55-R16 with V speed
> rating
> Advice on Cooper tires?

Good as any other.
Do you normally drive between 130 mph and 149 mph?

"« Paul »" <" « Paul > wrote:

>Good as any other.
>Do you normally drive between 130 mph and 149 mph?

No

But for some reason my owners manual says I need V
rating

Why is that you think? Have 2000 Mazda Protege ES

wrote:
>
> "« Paul »" <" « Paul > wrote:
>
> >Good as any other.
> >Do you normally drive between 130 mph and 149 mph?
>
> No
>
> But for some reason my owners manual says I need V
> rating
>
> Why is that you think? Have 2000 Mazda Protege ES

Because they want to impress you:
..."Oooh, V rated tires. Absolutely great. I can go 145 mph.
It makes me feel virile (capable of functioning as a male in copulation)."
Sex sells cigarettes, too.
Forget the speed rating, go for sticky-ness, heat rating, and lastly tread wear.