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Jaybob · 05-07-2009, 11:34 AM

I have a 2006 mazda 6i with the original stock Michelin Pilots. Got 57k out of them and need to replace them soon. I do not want to get another set of these as they are too expensive and don't handle well on wet roads. I live in Dallas, so ice/snow driving is really not relevant. What would be a good tire that would get 50k miles and not cost over $125 per tire?

stout · 05-07-2009, 11:41 AM

QUOTE (Jaybob @ May 7 2009, 11:34 AM)

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I have a 2006 mazda 6i with the original stock Michelin Pilots. Got 57k out of them and need to replace them soon. I do not want to get another set of these as they are too expensive and don't handle well on wet roads. I live in Dallas, so ice/snow driving is really not relevant. What would be a good tire that would get 50k miles and not cost over $125 per tire?[/b]

What size wheels/tires?

General Exclaim UHP are decent for the money.

Awong124 · 05-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Yokohama S.Drive or Goodyear Eagle GT.

Jaybob · 05-07-2009, 04:00 PM

215/50/17 .....I'm leaning towards the Yokohama Avid W4S.....or the Continental Conti-extreme Contact's.....was thinking about the Eagle GT's ......but don't know if I would get good mileage out of them.

Mz6GreyGhost · 05-07-2009, 04:15 PM

QUOTE (Jaybob @ May 7 2009, 04:00 PM)

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215/50/17 .....I'm leaning towards the Yokohama Avid W4S.....or the Continental Conti-extreme Contact's.....was thinking about the Eagle GT's ......but don't know if I would get good mileage out of them.[/b]

If you don't plan on driving in ANY snow, I'd take the Contis and W4S off your list.

IMO, check out:
General Exclaim UHP
Kumho Ecsta SPT
Yokohama S.drive

Of the three, both the Kumhos and Yokos have tested well in Tirerack testing, and there are more than a few members here riding on the Kumhos that swear by them.

N4TECguy · 05-10-2009, 12:47 PM

I like my Exclaim UHP's, not sure if you'd get 50K out of em. I think I'm at 7 or 8/32" at ~10K, but I drive the car a little aggressive. Regardless, I'm happy with how they're wearing considering they cost me around $430 mounted/balanced w/ RoadHazard...but damn Wal-Mart for scratching my rims, that's what happens when you go cheap, live and learn I guess

05-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Awong124 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yokohama S.Drive or Goodyear Eagle GT. __________________ 2002 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6 AT My Cardomain 2006 Mazda 6 Sport GT-V6 MT My Cardomain, My Garage

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N4TECguy Drivers License Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daly City, CA Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I like my Exclaim UHP's, not sure if you'd get 50K out of em. I think I'm at 7 or 8/32" at ~10K, but I drive the car a little aggressive. Regardless, I'm happy with how they're wearing considering they cost me around $430 mounted/balanced w/ RoadHazard...but damn Wal-Mart for scratching my rims, that's what happens when you go cheap, live and learn I guess __________________ Ben "Kiwi" - '04 6s V6/MTX Sepang Green Metallic

05-07-2009, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jaybob Learners License Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 2006 mazda 6i with the original stock Michelin Pilots. Got 57k out of them and need to replace them soon. I do not want to get another set of these as they are too expensive and don't handle well on wet roads. I live in Dallas, so ice/snow driving is really not relevant. What would be a good tire that would get 50k miles and not cost over $125 per tire?

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05-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jaybob Learners License Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	215/50/17 .....I'm leaning towards the Yokohama Avid W4S.....or the Continental Conti-extreme Contact's.....was thinking about the Eagle GT's ......but don't know if I would get good mileage out of them.