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Hi, we've recently bought a 2009 Toyota corolla 5 door 2L diesel, and it needs new tyres ASAP. We drive around town but also do lots of long trips all year round Christchurch to nelson and queens town 6 - 8 times a year and the north island annually.
I have lots of quotes and am confused - there is not only brand and model but price to consider but service offerings such as extended warranties and free rotation. Tyre size is 205 55R16
Quotes so far are|
1 Kumho Solus $150 40,000k extended warranty free rotation every 1000k
2 Firestone TZ700 $200 and the Kumho above for $140 manufacturers warranty plus 6 months complimentary rotation
3 Hankook K 115 $232 no extras
4 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 $199, or "a Goodyear or bridgestone for $169"
Can you help with selection???
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The Firestone TZ700 is a good all-round tyre worth considering. If the tyre manufacturer is offering an all-road hazard warranty then it could be useful but I would imagine the warranty is only a manufacturer product failure warranty which you would normally expect. Free rotation is a good thing to have but it might be confined to the store you purchase the tyres from and it is likely they will try selling you a wheel alignment every time you go in for the rotation. Other tyres to consider are the Bridgestone Potenza or Ecopia.
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Thanks Donavan. You haven't made any comment about the Kumho or Michelin both of which seem to have good reviews - any comments?
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The Kumho and Michelin tyres are ok tyres but wouldn't be my first choice as from my experience they tend to be a softer compound tyre thereofore they wear slightly quicker - but otherwise they are also a good option. I found the Firestone TZ700 has a good wear rate and road grip in this price range.