205 75/15 suggestions?

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OrangeCat
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Joined: Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:15 am
Car: 1996 Mercury Villager

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My '96 Villager uses 205 75R15 tires, since this is a rather unusual size, not many name brands make this size. My local stores carry GT Radial, and Kumho. Walmart also has those cheap Goodyear Viva 4 tires, but I don't like Goodyear since their quality is really unstable. What's the best tire for a van? I prefer good traction, ride quality and low road noise.

The GT Radials are $55 a piece, both the traction and temperature are A ratings, 540 treadwear.
Kumhos are around $90 a piece, grade A traction but grade B temperature, 600 treadwear
Hankooks need to be special ordered, $85 a piece, grade A in traction and temp, 680 treadwear, seems to be the best among them?


macgiver
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Joined: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:21 am

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If your in any "hot" climate (global freakin warming y'all ?) DO NOT GET B-temp rated.

Also there's GOT to be alternate sizes to consider , you can research for yourself like at Tirerack com.
I've got ' factory 15's ' on a car not worthy of up-sizing rims , and I feel for ya - they just are'nt making anything good in these old school sizes in like 75 , 65 , whatever profiles . Gotta get somethi'n good outside the box , just don't go too outside the box . Get several opinions too - never just listen to ME ! LOL

alexspeed
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Joined: Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:45 pm
Car: 2009 Nissan Murano SL

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I have checked the internet and have found out that there are a lot of other options aside from the tires that you've mentioned. General Grabber, Cooper Trendsetter, and Hankook Optimo offer the said size.


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