I have 21k miles. I need to change tires soon. I might end up going to discount tire. Any suggestions? Looks like there are not many options.
Thanks

 

Lots of people seem to upsize to 205-50R 16 tires for more choices. I can't comment on that as I've stayed with the stock size. I went with Cooper CS3 tires and I couldn't be happier with them.

A bunch of people will chime in here in a few minutes to recommend the Michelin tires. Also a good choice, no doubt, but more expensive.

 

Strange how some people have issues with stock tires. My wife has 24k on the factory Firestone FZs the fronts are down to 4/32nds just rotated and have 7/32nds up front now. Should have at least another 15k or more on them. Very good tires surprisingly for factory.


On replacement I will for sure replacement tires/wheels- going to 17x6.5 or 17x7 with a 205/45 probably and a rear spacer, should make the car feel for secure on highway commuting instead of feeling like it will be taken away by a gust of wind.

 

I'm in the market with over 33k and am looking to replace with 205/50/16 in either GENERAL Altimax RT43 or the KUMHO Ecsta PA31. The generals are $12 more per tire, but the UTQG rating is much higher so comes with a 65k warranty versus 50K warranty.

 

If you want to stay stock size, then the michelin premier a/s is probably the best but cost more. But if you move up to 205/50 r16, then i would get the continental extremecontact dws06. I have those on currently and it's really good. And i know discount tire will order and price match if their tires are more expensive.

The Contiental are 450 without shipping and there is a 70$ rebate on tire rack.

 

Still on my original tires, they're wearing well I must say.

I'll second good experiences with General Tires. My old man always had them and loved them.

Can't say the same for Michelin. They were downright dangerous in the wet and wore out so fast it was embarrassing. As usual YMMV.

 

I swapped out the factory Firestone's for the same size Michelin Priemier A/S at Costco with nitrogen fill. Sold the Firestone's on Craigslist. Tire Rack is an option as well.

 

I replaced mine at about 35k. Still had probably another 10k left in them, but they were hydroplaning something horrible.

Did the Falken Pro G4 A/S at $100 a pop with 600 treadwear. Got about 10k on them. No complaints.

Tire Details - Discount Tire Direct

 

continental DWS06

 

A few extra bucks per tire is not an issue if they can quiet the road noise a bit !!!

 

Hi,
Thanks for the feedback. There are definitely lot of options for 205-50R16. I am assuming there is no need to change the wheels as these tires are designed to fit 16" wheels. Is there going to be any issue with Honda with respect to warranty if we upsize the tires.

Thanks

 

Compared to OEM time, 2005-50R16 has 10% wide tire with similar side wall. Does it mean we are going to see 10% hit in mpg and performance.

 

Wider tires means more contact with road so typically a slight reduction in mpg and snow traction. But, not always... if the wider tire has less rolling resistance then an increase in mpg may happen. Same with winter performance, a better design can be an improvement.

I just ordered some new rims with the Michelin premiers mounted, which are less expensive than the stock tires. I expect them to perform far better than stock (which sucks in the rain and are miserable in snow).

 

I bought goodyear assurance all season tires from Samsclub. They have some promotion going on. All 4 tires (205/50R16) with installation came for $360. Michiline premiers ones (185/55R16) are around $500. Are there going to be any issues with warranty work for using different size? Any one using goodyear tires. May be I should have gone with Michiline premier ones (better tires and same size).

 

I don't need tires, but when I do I will look for tires that offer some degree of rim protection (raised or recessed). The stock EX 185/55R16 tire makes me nervous when parallel parking. Who likes curb rash?

 

Agreed. I've got dings on the rim edge just from hitting out numerous DC metro potholes. I even ruptured a successful on one for and had to replace it.

Looking at 205/50/16 when the time comes

 

I'm amazed of how with so little miles you replace your tires. I have just 13 miles and they look brand new. Maybe They will last around 40 miles easily.

about your question I would go for Consumer Reports top choice Michelin Defender. They do a lot of test to see which is better. Reading the reviews they have bad reputation because people want to drive them in snow. Geee.

I just take they recommendation as guarantee in cars(like my honda fit) and in all my stuff. Why read hundreds of non scientific opinions with out solid information if there are some people that just do that day in and day out.

At least that my opinion and you can not go bad. Here is some links you can read if interested:
Consumer Reports: Michelin, Continental and Pirelli Dominate Recent All-Season Tire Testing - Modern Tire Dealer
Best Family Car Tires - Consumer Reports

 

you get a harsher ride and maybe slightly less MPGs.

you could get better performance depending on the tire you get.

spring time for me I'm replacing oems with some yokohama s.drives in 205/50-16

 

For the most part, 10% increase in width will not equal a 10% loss in gas mileage. There's more to efficiency than just width. Compound, carcass, pressure, and diameter have a bigger total effect.

The 205/50 summer tires I replaced the OE with were significantly better for my use. The improvement in both dry/wet weather traction and handling was so much worth the minimal fuel economy hit.

The OE tires are crap.

 

I just downsized my 2015 -- replaced the OEM 16x6 alloys and 185-55/16 Bridgestones with 14x6 Kosei Racing wheels, Goodyear Assurance 185-70/14 tires. Primarily for the weight savings -- 36.6 lbs. down to 23.2 lbs. Improvement in fuel mileage, acceleration and feels like I fitted a set of Koni Sport dampers. So far so good....quieter, more impact absorption (bigger sidewall) - picked up a couple of mpg across the board.