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The Computer Guy
08-27-2005, 04:13 PM
Hey Guys and gals,

I am looking to get new all season tires for my 2002 Honda CR-V EX. I dont want to get them from the dealer as they charge too much. I live in the country with high amounts of snow in the winter and alot of non paved roads with gravel. Would like a lot of traction and handling. Also what is the best place to buy tires? Canadian tire, walmart? Anywhere recommended. Thanks in advance.
Dr.Dan
08-27-2005, 05:47 PM
You're asking allot out of one set of tires...

If you're out in the country driving the back roads all the time you really should get dedicated winter tires.

You're not going to find something that'll give you allot of traction in the summer and in the snow...
Any all-season tire is a compromise of everything... and if you're lucky it'll do a couple of those thinks well... but not all of them.
Mouse
08-27-2005, 06:41 PM
Assuming your budget doesn't allow for 6 tires, I have Yokohama all-season radials on my Accord, and I love them.

Lots of stick.

I got them from the auto shop where I get my car serviced.

You could try a dedicated tire shop for a better price then a dealer.
dakotaeagle
08-27-2005, 06:50 PM
Hey Guys and gals,

I am looking to get new all season tires for my 2002 Honda CR-V EX. I dont want to get them from the dealer as they charge too much. I live in the country with high amounts of snow in the winter and alot of non paved roads with gravel. Would like a lot of traction and handling. Also what is the best place to buy tires? Canadian tire, walmart? Anywhere recommended. Thanks in advance.

My personal favs are BFG. I go to a place that specializes in tires and since I am a "regular" customer I get a better deal. For the winter you are best to have a set of strictly winter tires
The Computer Guy
08-27-2005, 07:18 PM
Thanks I know that BFG and Yokohama are good tires, Any complaints about michelin? I need a tire that is offordable dont have a ton of money to spend and I need 4 of them. To replace my existing tires that are worn out. I will never buy Bridgestone tires, thats what I have from the factory on my car. 51,000 kms and they are almost done, supposed to be good for 80,000 warranty is up.
Mouse
08-27-2005, 07:21 PM
Michelin's were standard equipment on my car.

They were to hard for my driving style.

Couldn't wait for them to wear out. :)
Dr.Dan
08-27-2005, 08:02 PM
Just about every manufacturer makes good tires... and they also make crappy ones too.
Specific model numbers (or names) are needed to qualify any statment.

Usually the tires that come on a car from the factory are the cheapest pieces of crap that the maker can get... and usually any other model of tire will be a huge improvment ;)

If you're driving on gravel / tar and gravel / rough pavement no tire will last as long as the rating. Alignment, personal driving style and tire pressures also play a major factor in tire life too.
I usually wear out tire long before their rating... but that's not to the fault of the tires... it's my driving style :d

Michelin has one that's pretty good for all season, but it's expencive. I can't remember the name of that model, but I remember Taz bought some for his van... maybe he can tell you what model they are again

I tend to recommend Bridgestone because of many satisfied customers. Everyone I know that has bought a good set of tires has always been happy with them... plus they have a '30 day trial' , so if you're not happy with them they'll take them back ;)

A couple models I'd recommend are Turanza LS-T or the Turanza EL400
Look up your CR-V here:
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/dpp/searchbyvehicle_caen.asp
Taz
08-27-2005, 08:16 PM
snip......

Michelin has one that's pretty good for all season, but it's expencive. I can't remember the name of that model, but I remember Taz bought some for his van... maybe he can tell you what model they are again.

Hydro edge (http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/tires/MichelinHydroEdge.html)


from their tire advisor

http://www.michelinman.com/mastapp/servlet/Controller/site.toolkit.advisor.ShowResults?vehicle=49708
Dr.Dan
08-27-2005, 08:30 PM
Looks like there's no HydroEdge in his size... oh well :rolleyes:
Mouse
08-27-2005, 08:32 PM
Can he not oversize, just a little.

I did.
Dr.Dan
08-27-2005, 08:38 PM
Can he not oversize, just a little.
Yes, in purportion he can... but you're still limited.
You don't want to get too far away from the OEM tire diameter... it'll really throw things off if you do.
Taz
08-27-2005, 08:39 PM
could go with the harmony
http://www.michelinman.ca/catalog/tires/MichelinHarmony.html
Mouse
08-27-2005, 08:41 PM
I wasn't talking diameter, but rather footprint. :)
Dr.Dan
08-27-2005, 09:01 PM
I wasn't talking diameter, but rather footprint. :)
You change one; you change the other ;)
That middle number is the 'aspect ratio' between width and height...
If you make it wider, and you're still a 70, (that's 70% of the width), it's going to be taller. :)
Mouse
08-27-2005, 09:04 PM
I agree it may 'crown' under speed, and throw out the speedo/odometer, but braking and cornering are excellent on my car.
The Computer Guy
08-28-2005, 01:55 PM
I currently have Bridgestone Dualer H/T tires on stock from factory.
Dr.Dan
08-28-2005, 02:03 PM
Yep, Dualer's are pretty crappy... They're on my dad's truck too... I tried to tell him to trade them in when it was still new... now he wishes he listened to me :rolleyes:
He said he's not picky about tires... but after a year of use he can't stand these tires either... :rrg:
The Computer Guy
08-28-2005, 02:23 PM
Yeah I am totally not happy with them and would not get them again that is for sure.
Dr.Dan
08-28-2005, 03:07 PM
Like I said above, look at the Turanza... Great tire and they come in your size ;)
Just looking at them you can see they're a much nicer tire :)

"A couple models I'd recommend are Turanza LS-T or the Turanza EL400
Look up your CR-V here:
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire...ehicle_caen.asp (http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/dpp/searchbyvehicle_caen.asp)"

Actually, I just noticed another option... the Dueler H/L Alenza (http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/dpp/glamourindex_CAEN.asp?passproductid=1090)
It's a nicer version of what you have... a huge improvement actually...
But still won't be as nice as the Turanza... although they won't be as good in the snow as dualer...

As I said; you can't have everything in one tire ;)
Pedar
08-28-2005, 04:09 PM
Currently running on michelin hydroedges and really like them. Replaced my dunlop 4000's which were really sticky but wore down very quickly.

I used this site to read up on and survey some reviews on tires before I bought my michelin's.

http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

There is a link on the bottom left to consumer reviews.
TedN
08-28-2005, 06:55 PM
I would stay away from all-season tires because that just means they are no-season .... a compromise. Go with a set of summer tires, and separate set of winter tires.

Suggest you go to a tire dealer who carries a wide range of brands and is not married to one specific brand. Explain your situation and driving patterns and listen to what he recommends.

If I lived in the countryside, I would never go with all-season tires.

Ted