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Old 02-04-2011, 12:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New tires?

Hey guys. I need some help picking tires. So I own a 2007 Camry LE (I4) and I haven't changed the tires on them since I got the car. Currently the car has Michelin Energy on them and they suck in the winter plus they also have been worn out now. I went to my mechanic to change the tires, he recommended 2 all season brands and now I am having a hard time choosing what to get. The choices are Toyo Extensa and the Michelin Harmony. I did research for both these tires and I saw that the Harmony has some good ratings but I couldn't really find much on the Extensa. One guy told me to go with the Extensa but I am not sure. Anybody know anything about these?
PS. the tire size is 215/60R/16
also keep in mind the winter conditions in Ontario, Canada
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Harmony's are only a T-rated tire. Your Camry calls for a V-rated tire although most agree that you can downgrade to an H-rating. You should be looking at Pilot Exalto's or Primacy's if you're sticking with Michelins. I never personally had good luck with any Toyos. I'm running Conti Extreme Contact DWS right now on my SE and they are some of the best tires I've ever owned.
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thanks for the replies guys
I ended up going with the Toyo Extensa's to give it a try and since I got a good deal on all 4. I told em if I don't like it then I'm switching.
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