best OEM replacement tires??

[Jagalag]

Looking for an alternative to the high priced Michelin energy tires on my '99.While they are definitely smooth tires, treadwear could be just a little better IMO. I am looking for something that is closest in ride quality. I do a lot of highway driving, so the first rate cornering abilities and grip etc. are not on the top of my agenda. I just got the last tire rotation available to me for free with the current michelins.

Thanks for any suggestions

[aznstylez]

Sumitomos.

[Jigg007]

Stock tire size is P205, However my past tires have been P215 Firestone Affinitiys. They were priced at $130 a tire.

After the affinitys now I use some Fisk Classic tires, I got them for 50 each, which was great seeing how out a job right now. The tires seem to be the same level of noise as the firestones, which is none, and perform just as well. I can't say much about the ride though, as my struts are pretty effed. < Great tire for the price though!

[TMack409]

My current Michelin Harmony's give a stiffer than OE ride...I am told the Michelin Symmetry is softer, however, it won't deliver the longevity.

Michelin tires balance up better towards the end of their life than any other tire. And their rolling resistance is the lowest of any tire brand IMO.

My 1996 had Toyo tires on it [when I bought it at 40K miles] - they were awful. Yet they lasted quite a while. Never could get them to balance up perfect.

I think the car had Bridgestones on it from new (based on what the spare is - sheesh I probably need to replace it!). But again, the car only had 40K on it when I bought it - so the OE Bridgestones weren't very long lived...

I dunno, some of the guys at work swear by Firestone and Goodyear. Maybe they just aren't as picky as I am ???

[TrailDust]

Originally Posted by TMack409

My current Michelin Harmony's give a stiffer than OE ride...I am told the Michelin Symmetry is softer, however, it won't deliver the longevity.

Michelin tires balance up better towards the end of their life than any other tire. And their rolling resistance is the lowest of any tire brand IMO.

My 1996 had Toyo tires on it [when I bought it at 40K miles] - they were awful. Yet they lasted quite a while. Never could get them to balance up perfect.

I think the car had Bridgestones on it from new (based on what the spare is - sheesh I probably need to replace it!). But again, the car only had 40K on it when I bought it - so the OE Bridgestones weren't very long lived...

I dunno, some of the guys at work swear by Firestone and Goodyear. Maybe they just aren't as picky as I am ???

I've always had great experiences with Goodyear, and my Avalon presently has Goodyear Assurance tires that are well on track to give me 50,000+ miles with 70% city and 30% highway driving. I agree that no one comes close to Michelin for roll resistance and excellent wear, but they are expensive tires too. Bridgestones...average at best...IMO....

TrailDust

P.S. -- One very important thing to note is the Goodyear Assurance tires perform marginally at best in wet weather. I knew that when I bought mine, but since I live in California it was no big deal. If I lived in an area with more rain I would have bought different tires.

[Jagalag]

thanks for the input guys... Jigg007 .... can you elaborate on the sumitomos.... how well did they work out for you???

[mrblasty]

I just put a set of Michelin primacy tires on my 97 Avalon with no complaints, got them at costco for around $100.00 each, they feel a lot better than the brigstones that were on it when I got the the car. I've put around 5000 miles on the so far.