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Hi. We will soon need two new 215/45/18 tyres for our 2010 Mistubishi Lancer VRX hatch. We use this to commute in traffic 3 days a week and for a once a month trip from Wellington to Palmerston North. Safety is our #1 priority for tyres (braking, steering, wet roads and dry) with noise control #2. We have had wildy different recommedations from local tyre stores so would really appreciate some advice. Thanks
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Hi there,
When choosing tyres there are many brands and options within the brand from base to high performance. It's best to find a brand you like and then see what range they have within the budget you are willing to pay. With tyres you generally get what you pay for. Bridgestone generally have a great range and are a good company to deal with. They have entry level tyres called Dayton, and then Supercat. However for this size tyre in Bridgestone lends itself to a more performance option called Potenza and Potenza Adrenalin and seem to be priced low to mid three hundreds (looking at an older price sheet)
NZ Consumer has a few tyre tests and comparisons available (some areas are for members). https://www.consumer.org.nz/products/car-tyres/guide