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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which factor is most important to you when purchasing tires? Brand Price Warranty Specifications Trusted advice Other/NA Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which factor is most important to you when purchasing tires?
Brand
Price
Warranty
Specifications
Trusted advice
Other/NA

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gassprite Champion Author Toms River Posts:1,087 Points:140,615 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 2:23:51 PM Ignore gassprite Report Abuse If they hold air or not.
gasolineowl Champion Author Connecticut Posts:17,146 Points:3,105,870 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 5:10:27 AM Ignore gasolineowl Report Abuse Firestone winter force tires that last a long time and are great on wet surfaces and super traction in the snow.
nopnopnsht Rookie Author London Posts:23 Points:4,160 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 1:37:52 AM Ignore nopnopnsht Report Abuse well obviously you will have figured out why you need new ones by the time you find out you need new ones lol so the next step is figuring out what kind of driving you do; either highway or city..there are more fuel efficient tires for higher speeds on the highway (less friction,traction or skinnier im not sure exactly how they work) but more tred equals more traction same for width of the tire im sure.. i think these specifications are most important, but i also have a smaller wallet ..honestly they all can mix in well so i say they are all important, but the most important is your life and safety.. NEVER PUT THOSE SECOND! ps. hahaha and trusted advice....my advice [Edited by: nopnopnsht at 3/5/2013 2:43:13 AM EST]
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:496 Points:394,510 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 11:30:54 PM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Specifications
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 9:47:09 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Price
kegga_99 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:880 Points:268,800 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 10:43:55 PM Ignore kegga_99 Report Abuse Specifications Brand Price
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 6:30:57 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Specifications
1Lorane Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:35 Points:2,340 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2012 7:29:18 PM Ignore 1Lorane Report Abuse warranty
rastadok Veteran Author Florida Posts:275 Points:8,920 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2012 3:50:03 PM Ignore rastadok Report Abuse Specs. Price. Trusted advice. Brands don't mean much unless you know who really made them, and warranties, like mail-in rebates, are unreliable.
kozenkz Rookie Author Regina Posts:3 Points:1,025 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 9:16:06 AM Ignore kozenkz Report Abuse price
BreizyReizy Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:13 Points:5,795 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 6:06:28 PM Ignore BreizyReizy Report Abuse Pice and quality of the tire
appleNY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,287 Points:128,420 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 7:07:00 PM Ignore appleNY Report Abuse price
Lynetta5874 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:2 Points:1,210 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2012 7:13:15 PM Ignore Lynetta5874 Report Abuse Yes, brand, price, warranty, specifications, as well as trusted advice. Confidence about safety on the roads and dependability too.
Keelymvb Rookie Author San Diego Posts:11 Points:530 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2012 12:56:04 PM Ignore Keelymvb Report Abuse price then brand
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,021 Points:2,707,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2012 4:40:30 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse combination of all
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,961 Points:278,140 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2012 3:36:52 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse specs and of course price
mkimwa77 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:4 Points:305 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2012 1:57:15 PM Ignore mkimwa77 Report Abuse Specifications
save6 Rookie Author South Bend Posts:6 Points:350 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 1:06:19 PM Ignore save6 Report Abuse duralbility & cost
63pioneer Champion Author Texas Posts:2,625 Points:60,055 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 5:20:01 PM Ignore 63pioneer Report Abuse Specifications - Tire has to meet specs. that car's manufacturer has stated in the owners' manual for optimun safety and performance.
Effincrazy Rookie Author Iowa Posts:54 Points:59,295 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:31:12 PM Ignore Effincrazy Report Abuse Trusted advice Specifications Price Warranty Brand
bcc2012 Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:4 Points:530 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 8:23:07 PM Ignore bcc2012 Report Abuse Brand Price Warranty Specifications Trusted advice
Gypsy1955 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:9 Points:360 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2012 5:09:47 PM Ignore Gypsy1955 Report Abuse Price, brand, safety
GDJ Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:80 Points:24,260 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 9:05:22 AM Ignore GDJ Report Abuse Price of course, but specifications are a close #2 on my list. Due to the vehicle I own it does require tires that are fairly high in it's speed, temperature, traction ratings.
cranville Rookie Author Chicago Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 7:46:11 PM Ignore cranville Report Abuse price and warranty
zxcvbob Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:29 Points:108,530 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 10:54:10 PM Ignore zxcvbob Report Abuse Price is important, but for car tires I want to make sure they are A A rated for temperature and traction (the treadwear rating doesn't mean anything without a good temperature rating.) For pickup truck tires, I want high load capacity and deep treads. Gonna try retreads on my pickup next time it needs a set (treadwright.com) just to see how they do.
KEYoungwood Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:2 Points:345 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 2:28:06 PM Ignore KEYoungwood Report Abuse Word of mouth helps me decide. I just got 4 tires it was $604.00 plus $78 to balance them here in Perry Burdettes's Discount ask for Johnny. I am a happy customer.
cuzTX Rookie Author Houston Posts:1 Points:245 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 5:58:22 PM Ignore cuzTX Report Abuse manufacturer date
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 10:19:44 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse DATES
moher02 Rookie Author Maine Posts:5 Points:1,400 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:50:54 PM Ignore moher02 Report Abuse Price, and quietness when on road. Must be all season radial
Rs588NY Rookie Author New York Posts:16 Points:200 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 4:05:30 PM Ignore Rs588NY Report Abuse Other: How long the tire is going to last.
fhnorth Sophomore Author Nevada Posts:129 Points:26,590 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 4:03:14 AM Ignore fhnorth Report Abuse Specifications and Warranty... Specifications: I want tires to be not only a trusted brand, but to have tried and true quality incorporated such as the science involved in the composition of materials used, cord mechanics, design theories, durability, elastomers, finite element analysis, force and moment behavior, groove wander, heat build up, hydroplaning, impact, manufacturing, mechanics, etc. Warranty: really needs no deep explanation. I just want it to be a reasonable warranty without a bunch of B.S. loop holes and evidence that the manufacturer has confidence in their product and back it up in a way that will curry the favor of the customer to want to purchase from them in the future.
joeschmo12 Champion Author New York Posts:1,032 Points:308,395 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:59:46 PM Ignore joeschmo12 Report Abuse definitely trusted advice
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,452 Points:365,905 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 9:28:50 PM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse How much money I have in my wallet.
gasscout_1 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:334 Points:111,440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 9:27:16 PM Ignore gasscout_1 Report Abuse travel
JunjunAZ Rookie Author Tucson Posts:7 Points:1,025 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 4:43:37 PM Ignore JunjunAZ Report Abuse I always think the safety measures that tires can offer.
JunjunAZ Rookie Author Tucson Posts:7 Points:1,025 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 4:42:57 PM Ignore JunjunAZ Report Abuse Price and quality.
Geo1002 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:99 Points:2,425,925 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:08:27 AM Ignore Geo1002 Report Abuse Price and quality.
drewsworld Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:240 Points:19,205 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2012 12:30:04 PM Ignore drewsworld Report Abuse I use Tire for the best prices and just recently purchased for half what it would cost me anywhere else...
uksqueeze Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,820 Points:1,051,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 11:44:18 PM Ignore uksqueeze Report Abuse Different brands work well on different cars. Above all, I will take advise from an expert who knows what will work well on my car. I have a mechanic who owns the same car I do, and I trust his recommendations on tires and order them from Tire Rack.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,266 Points:2,036,790 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 10:08:32 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse price
Rich43 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:64 Points:398,945 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 10:00:59 PM Ignore Rich43 Report Abuse I entrust the safety of my vehicles to the mechanics who service them. When they say I need new tires, I let them replace the tires. In the grand scheme of things (I don't drive that much and my mileage is spread over three vehicles), the cost of tire replacement doesn't amount to much for me.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 9:31:29 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse first the right size,then the tread needed for year round weather,then the price,then the brand. mostly the price. i think goodyear and bf goodrich have lost heir minds charging over 100 dollars each for mud tires. so i waited til i had a coupon and can use a online deal at the same time. the last itme i bought bf goodrich all terrain tires i paid 85 dollars each for them saved 30 dollars per tire.so far i have over 60k miles on them and they still have over a half inch of tread on them.: ) talk about getting a deal on a set of four tires. even wally world is charging over 100dollars each for them. the only advantage of wally world is they match the lowest price on anything you find on the net for a competitors pricing.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,057 Points:1,516,075 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 9:15:49 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Specifications first than price an brand.
awdard123 Rookie Author Mississippi Posts:1 Points:680 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 7:36:22 PM Ignore awdard123 Report Abuse What kind of tire it is (im not talking about name brand) but if it is safe on all types of roads and in all kinds of weather is what I mean.
markmarcie2 Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:28 Points:35,385 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 7:19:17 PM Ignore markmarcie2 Report Abuse I guess I'm stuck in the "other/NA" category. I want the balance between (estimated) tread life versus cost. I don't care for overpriced showey tires, but also want some tread life. BankAmericard Cash Rewards... we'll suck you in with what seems to be great percentages, knowing you'll be paying for it in interest and late fee's, because the majority pay out more than they gain.
forget1thing All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:711 Points:106,440 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 6:36:27 PM Ignore forget1thing Report Abuse i would never buy a used tire unless it was an emergency your asking for hell then
forget1thing All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:711 Points:106,440 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 6:31:10 PM Ignore forget1thing Report Abuse brand price warranty and specs but on my xterra i get to choose from about 5 tires total as it has an odd size and all were so close on specs and had same (60,000 mile) warranty i went with the one offered the cheapest (with offer at ntb buy 3 get one free) discount wouldnt match it as after i did the math it went from 115 a tire to 89 averaged over all 4 next cheapest with all offers was 99 at discount then 100 at ntb and so on and since they were basically the same tire cooper (i got those) and general tire i think was the next one same specs and warranty plus my dad has coopers on his truck theyre good tires so i was like yea im gettn the cooper [Edited by: forget1thing at 8/11/2012 7:32:16 PM EST]
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:257,260 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 6:00:47 PM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse brand price warranty
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,255 Points:332,100 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 5:09:13 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse brand price warranty
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,896 Points:1,920,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 4:52:43 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Just took my Ford Focus to Wal*Mart today to fix a flat. Had a screw in the sidewall and they couldn't fix it. The computer said they had two Tiger Paw tires for my car but they could not locate them. They only had one tire left in the store that would fit and it was $16 higher and made in Korea. I had them install it as it would take 24 hours to order one. Now I have 3 kinds of tires on my car. Road hazards can sure mess up your plans about buying tires, brands, or when you think you will need them. I never buy sets of four.