Well it's time to replace my tires. Mine came with the Dunlops. While I was never crazy about these tires I did get 55,000 miles on them.

I have been searching the web. And doing research on which tires would be the best choice. And I am still confused. I live in Northern California. So, I only have only have deal with rain. No snow or ice.

I've read some recommendations for the Sumitoma HTR 200. And I am considering that. But, Ive never heard anyone mention the Continental Conti Premier Contact. Which was given high marks from Consumers Reports.

Or should I just get some more Dunlops?

Any thoughts? Or other suggestions?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=S

Thanks

 

I wound up using Bridgestone Potenza RE-960AS tires. They are phenominal for traction, especially when it comes to wet roads. Snow is an improvement over OEM tires. There is a slight decrease in fuel economy, but I still manage to get 50+mpg on a regular basis. I can't find a single bad thing to say about these tires.

 

I thought I replied to this thread.

I have the Sumitoma and they do great but I have 2 sets of tires because of the region that I live in. I have a dedicated summer/winter set of tires. The sumitoma do well in everything (especially rain) except snow. I have a set of blizzacks for the winter months. I get the best of both worlds instead of a comprimise all weather tire.

If you live in a region where you get little to no snow, I would go with the Sumitoma.

 

Nobody has mentioned low rolling resistance, RR.
It saves gas.

When I need tires I will buy the tires with the lowest RR.
Period.

Back when I had a 2004 HCH it was the Bridgestone B381s, I think.
Not sure which has the lowest RR today.

 

The problem with RR is there isn't really a good test/number to gauge what one tire offers over another. To claim a tire is low RR, means nothing until there is a number that can be used across the board.