Tires question

[F SANE IL]

Anyone try the Falken ZIEX ZE-612 or 912 on their 18" rims? I can't figure out which tires to go with, but then again, i'm looking to stick to a $500 budget for the tires, since it will cost me another $80 to swap, balance and recycle old tires. I've got the 235/65/18R right now.

I'll take any suggestions/advice since I'm totally lost now with all the choices. Also, I need something All-Season that will work in the snow, if it piles up here in NYC.

Thanks in advance all...

 

[Flag Gibby]

Don't know about that particular tire, but I can guarantee that the Cooper Discoverer CTS in that size will handle good in the snow. The price would be around $133 per tire so it would be a little over your limit.

 

[Laserbait]

I love my Kelly Signature Safari's in the snow - they have been great!

I also upped the size to 265-60/18, and they look much better than the little 235's.

http://www.kellytires.com/en-US/tires/safari-signature

 

[nleipziger]

As with Flag Gibby, I've got Cooper Tires. I'm on the 3rd set of Cooper CS4 Touring tires in 140K of driving. Love them, quiet, long lasting and great handling. Got a great deal on Discounttires.com and had my dealer install them for $60.00 including balancing. Seems most tire stores do a horrible job on balancing.

 

[F SANE IL]

Thanks guys, its actually good to know that I can go wider on the tire, not sure I want to do that since driving in snow makes it more difficult, packing snow under the tire.