tires and wheels Peerless Primewell Tires?

[TonyHavana]

Anybody heard of these?

Having a hard time getting 185 70 13 inch Toyos or Yokohamas here.

But one place has these in stock. Says they're made by Bridgestone, and that they're directional.

Any experiences?

Thanks

T

[c.d.iesel]

yea - my Gramps had them on his Stanley Steamer

[TonyHavana]

That may be true CD, but I'm looking for a real answer this time.

Or are you inferring that they are junk?

[Delia]

Since they are directional, I'm guessing they are are "H" speed-rated.

FWIW, because of DOT standards just about ANY tire that's "round and black" exceeds the quality and safety of your OEM Michelin XASs.

When I bought some new rubber for my '88 E30 325is a few years ago, I selected a set of "T-rated" Kumhos in the exact OEM size for about $25 ea. The salesman at the Tire Rack in South Bend, IN, made me sign a release because I was not buying a tire that was rated for my car.

Huh?

So, erring to caution, before I plunked down my bags full of rolled-up quarters, I looked up the speed ratings and the testing procedure established by the DOT. Seems that I would have to drive something like 117 mph for about 43 minutes to even come close to flirting with a tire failure.

The salesman, who was reluctant to sell me tires, seemed a bit surprised when I told him I wasn't planning to be driving at that particular rate of speed for such sustained periods. Further, asked him if by "upgrading" to a tire with an "H" or "R" or "ZR" rating, he was somehow providing sanction for me to drive in excess of the posted limit on the Interstate.

I merely signed the form.

The Tire Rack guys were just covering their behinds. Apparently, cheap-ass E30 drivers were buying $25. tires and running them in "Cannonball-type" high-speed coast to coast rallys...or something like that...anyway...

Hope that helps.

Delia

[TonyHavana]

Thanks Delia, I was thinking kind of the same thing since they are directional.

I'm still looking for Yokos or Toyos before I commit though. Seems Yokohama Avid T-4's are no longer available, at least on this side of the border.

[TobyB]

They look round and black,

have a high treadwear ratingl, and

probably would work fine.

For that price, try 'em and let us know.

I wonder how they do in snow?

t