tire replacement for 99 camry

[Jarwulf]

What would be a reasonable price for all 4 tires replaced for a 99 camry around the So cal area?


How long would you wait to replace tires with rotation if you drive around 50ish miles a day?

without rotation?

[chronoti]

it all differs for what you want/get

hard rubber last longer drives crapper (less traction more road noise)

soft rubber last not as long drives better (better traction less road noise)

http://www.tirerack.com/about/techcenter.jsp

everything differs, last set for mine ran me $500 i need new front tires and got 20k out of them and towed a trailer 5k miles back tires look like new still have the production marks on them

[fenixus]

all depends on what you are looking for.

I used tirerack.com in past 2 times and got nice V-rated tires at $70-80/each (plus $15 each was installation and balancing at a local shop affiliated with the tirerack.com Recommended Installers program)

my current favorite choices are:

a) 15'' rims
Dunlop SP Sport Signature 205/65R-15
94V rated, 460 AA A
currently $80/each

b) 16'' rims
Yokohama AVID Envigor 205/60R-16
92V rated, 560 A A
currently $92/each (got them at $80/each in late Summer)

really like both, however my Yokohamas are louder than Dunlops.

[JohnGD]

I searched using 99 Camry LE I4, with 14" tires, on costco.com.

Michelin X-Radial, $99/each installed. 80K mile warranty.
BF Goodrich Premier Touring $95/each installed. 70K mile warranty.

Costco's price includes free road hazard and rotation/balance. They use torque wrenches to install wheels. They recommend 5K rotation/balance. Maybe 7.5K is still good.

Some Gen 5+ Bridgestones wear out around 20-25K and therefore are actually more expensive than Michelins.

Check review on Tirerack.com too.

Originally Posted by Jarwulf

What would be a reasonable price for all 4 tires replaced for a 99 camry around the So cal area?


How long would you wait to replace tires with rotation if you drive around 50ish miles a day?

without rotation?

[pmesfun]

Well, I have Dunlops Sport Signature on my Avalon in the front, they are not too bad,10k miles on them.
Yokohoma is a nice tire, we have those on my Mom's quest, rides real quiet and good tread life,25k miles.
On the 07, still has the Original Michelin tires, 53k miles on those. Probably last till 55k. They are quiet also.

I would look on Tire Rack and see which tire has the best reviews and make your decision.

[chronoti]

Originally Posted by fenixus

all depends on what you are looking for.

I used tirerack.com in past 2 times and got nice V-rated tires at $70-80/each (plus $15 each was installation and balancing at a local shop affiliated with the tirerack.com Recommended Installers program)

my current favorite choices are:

a) 15'' rims
Dunlop SP Sport Signature 205/65R-15
94V rated, 460 AA A
currently $80/each

b) 16'' rims
Yokohama AVID Envigor 205/60R-16
92V rated, 560 A A
currently $92/each (got them at $80/each in late Summer)

really like both, however my Yokohamas are louder than Dunlops.

seeeeeeee 560 harder rubber more road noise 460 softer less noise

[fenixus]

Originally Posted by chronoti

seeeeeeee 560 harder rubber more road noise 460 softer less noise

you are totally right
gave you a well deserved thanks

[smilecow]

If you live in/near L.A, try 7 dias tire.

I got 4 tires for $320 including mounting fee+ tax. the brand was hankook' tires. I

checked the the review of my tire model and the consumerreport ranked #2 behind michelin.
I believe the warranty is 80k miles.
I am really satisfied with my tires, no road noise, good breaking.

[bdy0003]

I recommend the Miichelin X-radial from Costco b/c you get the 70 off if you have that coupon (which happens often) or the Michelin Hydroedge. Costco charges you the wheel balance, tire rotation for an 14 each, and gives you the road hazard warranty for free. All totaled for the radials, mine was 324. Make sure you get an alignment done after you get new tires.

Since you're in Socal, Hydroedge would be fine since there are a lot of standing water, esp on the freeways. Yes, I hydroplaned more than I would like to admit on my old Douglas tires. In my experience, Michelin is the best for our type of weather and for longevity. I've tried bridgestone, douglas, goodyear, and a few others; they aren't as good in my opinion.

Edit: Oops...you aren't necessarily in socal. Unless you live in the Sierras or in Imperial Valley, I'd still recommend the X-Radials. I'd recommend 5k intervals along with oil changes. Its easier to remember that way.

[fenixus]

do you actually have to rotate tires at Costco like they force you to do that otherwise you loose warranty or something?

I think BJ's does something like that. is Costco membership card needed for access to their store/shop?

I cannot rotate tires anymore on either of my cars, because I keep worst out of round rims in rears so i will be just replacing front tires when the time comes

[bdy0003]

The road hazzard warranty says: "The Purchaser must rotate and balance their tires as outlined by the vehicle manufacturer." It doesnt say anything about not getting it rotated at Costco. If you have proper documentation of where you got them rotated at any other place (say Walmart), I guess its still valid.

Costco requires membership, so its worth it if you own a car (tires and cheap gas) AND if you buy in bulk.

Can't you just get new rims? Pardon my newbness.

Originally Posted by fenixus

do you actually have to rotate tires at Costco like they force you to do that otherwise you loose warranty or something?

I think BJ's does something like that. is Costco membership card needed for access to their store/shop?

I cannot rotate tires anymore on either of my cars, because I keep worst out of round rims in rears so i will be just replacing front tires when the time comes

[fenixus]

yeah, that's what I thought

rims don't bother me as long as worse ones stay in rears. I am not a tire rotation believer, had only problems with it on older cars with busted rims

I could get new rims and just sell those to some reconditioner or on ebay as "grade B" as they are scratched like hell haha. only thing that if buying new rims I'd rather take 17's, but I have new 16'' new tires on old OEM rims, don't feel like selling them yet at half price

another option would be getting same used rims from somewhere, but there is no guarantee they are any better. I actually like OEM Solara V6 rims. I "could" consider getting a set of used TRD rims though, even if 16''

my wife doesn't care about her car ('00 solara i4) either, she would drive it to ground as is no way to explain to her that she needs 2 new rims, she would say "unnecessary expense, it drives"

Originally Posted by bdy0003

The road hazzard warranty says: "The Purchaser must rotate and balance their tires as outlined by the vehicle manufacturer." It doesnt say anything about not getting it rotated at Costco. If you have proper documentation of where you got them rotated at any other place (say Walmart), I guess its still valid.

Costco requires membership, so its worth it if you own a car (tires and cheap gas) AND if you buy in bulk.

Can't you just get new rims? Pardon my newbness.

[bdy0003]

LOL, I guess I'm a sucker when people say I need to get a tire rotation.

At least you got decent size rims. I'm stuck with 14" stock rims. They don't even manufacture the 70S that Toyota recommends.

If you can get the TRD 16" rims, go for it!! Do it for those who can't and are broke.

Originally Posted by fenixus

yeah, that's what I thought

rims don't bother me as long as they stay in rears. I am not a tire rotation believer, had only problems with it on older cars with busted rims

I could get new rims and just sell those to some reconditioner or on ebay as "grade B" as they are scratched like hell haha. only thing that if buying new rims I'd rather take 17's, but I have new 16'' new tires on old OEM rims, don't feel like selling them yet at half price

another option would be getting same used rims from somewhere, but there is no guarantee they are any better. I actually like OEM Solara V6 rims. I "could" consider getting a set of used TRD rims though, even if 16''

my wife doesn't care about her car ('00 solara i4) either, she would drive it to ground as is no way to explain to her that she needs 2 new rims, she would say "unnecessary expense, it drives"

[Entrical]

I dont know how youre a non-believer in rotating your tires. The fronts wear out sooooo much faster than the rears on the majority of cars. I see this all the time as i work at a tire shop.

[fenixus]

at least it's cheap to replace 14'' steelies
for me it's a problem to replace a single or pair of alloys ...

they came stock with both cars. I can't really afford new rims either, especially the TRD ones LOL

besides my wife would probably shoot me if I did

Originally Posted by bdy0003

LOL, I guess I'm a sucker when people say I need to get a tire rotation.

At least you got decent size rims. I'm stuck with 14" stock rims. They don't even manufacture the 70S that Toyota recommends.

If you can get the TRD 16" rims, go for it!! Do it for those who can't and are broke.