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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which factor is most important to you when purchasing tires? Brand Price Warranty Specifications Trusted advice Other/NA Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which factor is most important to you when purchasing tires?
Brand
Price
Warranty
Specifications
Trusted advice
Other/NA

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,651 Points:639,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:47:55 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse In most cases, it will be a combination of all the factors.
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,438 Points:823,675 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:36:24 AM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse Whether my dog likes them or would rather pee on them.
hammer33 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:9 Points:474,755 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:09:59 AM Ignore hammer33 Report Abuse Isn't the type of tire (all season, summer, winter) a spec? So first is spec then price.
91Hilux Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,142 Points:676,720 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:06:50 AM Ignore 91Hilux Report Abuse Reviews by real people (which is hard to get sometimes)
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,986 Points:2,700,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:07:24 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse combination of all
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,411 Points:1,821,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 5:22:29 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse second find the correct brand
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,411 Points:1,821,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 5:22:04 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse need specs. and compare
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,057 Points:2,546,780 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 5:01:25 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Price
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,525 Points:2,712,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 5:01:12 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Brand Price Warranty
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,712 Points:1,805,810 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 4:24:37 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Other it's a combination of all.
mia8888 All-Star Author California Posts:778 Points:154,175 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 3:36:18 AM Ignore mia8888 Report Abuse When I purchase tires. The sop not only has coffe, water and a popcorn machine. I have always been satisfied with the wuality and prices that I can afford. Most importantly I can always get fast tire check and air at any givin time because I purchased them there. extremely nice people.
strtrcr1982 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:67 Points:106,295 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 2:02:41 AM Ignore strtrcr1982 Report Abuse I always go by the Specifications. I think it is important because I want to know that the tire is good for grip, and handling. Then I'll look at the price to make sure it is worth what the specs are.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,899 Points:2,363,145 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 11:45:32 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse price............
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,885 Points:1,917,300 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 11:26:48 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse A brand name tire sometimes is not always the best value. I had some that came with my car that didn't get but 13,000 miles on them and tread was gone and were expensive.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,666 Points:2,376,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 11:14:03 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse all the above.
rwltiger Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:2 Points:563,990 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:13:12 PM Ignore rwltiger Report Abuse Recommendations from Consumer Reports
hotsawss Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,233 Points:222,530 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 9:36:09 PM Ignore hotsawss Report Abuse Are they compatible with my E37Q421XL96 jack stabilizer, and will they work with the S54C847MJ12 brake caliper slipper piston ?
zantwoe Rookie Author Nebraska Posts:33 Points:263,885 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 9:23:04 PM Ignore zantwoe Report Abuse True story: Last spring I shopped for new tires. Starting with Brand/Specs and then pushing for best price. Surprisingly, the price was lowered quite a bit for some "great work car tires". "How can 'Joe Blow off the street' get such a great price just for asking," I wondered? I asked to see these tires and upon inspection... found the serial numbers ground off! The tires seemed old and hard as if they had been sitting in a warehouse for several years. NO THANKS!!! Buyer beware!!!
gaswatchON Veteran Author Ontario Posts:463 Points:118,405 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 6:49:42 PM Ignore gaswatchON Report Abuse Brand, Type, Price, Warranty, Spec's Over the years I've tried most all brands I found The Michelin All Season The Best all-round tire for this part of the country
esanin Rookie Author Chicago Posts:64 Points:87,665 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 5:59:33 PM Ignore esanin Report Abuse Better to put this way advice,brand, price and warranty
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,688 Points:2,466,640 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 3:23:27 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Specifications.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 2:11:43 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse how they look on my ride.
ggg452 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,545 Points:326,850 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 2:01:12 PM Ignore ggg452 Report Abuse price and dealer
BlackCloud51 Rookie Author Houston Posts:22 Points:2,015 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:48:21 PM Ignore BlackCloud51 Report Abuse UNHH!!BC welded to Michelin X. BC have bad experience with badyears, BF squares and Fartstone sliders. BC have 3 badyears with more than half tread left-225-16 radials.
race2IT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,765 Points:720,800 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:35:39 PM Ignore race2IT Report Abuse Price is first, warranty, and lastly the brand, if all 3 are a match, I buy them.
tml721 Champion Author Columbus Posts:12,590 Points:2,385,550 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:30:34 PM Ignore tml721 Report Abuse Where do you find good used tires for a truck?
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,055 Points:2,499,035 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:27:29 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse everything but brand
Mustangsailor Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:125 Points:24,750 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:14:05 PM Ignore Mustangsailor Report Abuse Michelin tires with the best specs that fit my car and must be quiet on highway.
snickerdoop56 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:4 Points:2,355 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 1:03:18 PM Ignore snickerdoop56 Report Abuse I will go with what the manufacture suggest
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:593 Points:1,208,460 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 12:53:15 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse brand/price
phonos Veteran Author Orange County Posts:369 Points:183,085 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 12:47:15 PM Ignore phonos Report Abuse I'm torn between saying specs. and brand because (as far as I know) only B.F. Goodrich makes a triple ply side wall time for off-road.
USNDVR All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:762 Points:531,540 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 12:30:02 PM Ignore USNDVR Report Abuse Terdburner..... I've never heard of Alien Tires. Are they from this planet? Did they supply the tires for the Mars Rover??
Terdburner Champion Author Idaho Posts:5,398 Points:167,530 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 11:59:42 AM Ignore Terdburner Report Abuse Alien guarantees that they will leave me alone, in writing.
DancingBearNY Rookie Author Rochester Posts:53 Points:63,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 11:23:51 AM Ignore DancingBearNY Report Abuse I voted "specs" but it's really a combination of factors that determines which tires I buy. Brand is pretty much at the bottom of my list because it seems every manufacturer offers great tires and not so good tires.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,957 Points:1,775,475 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:56:41 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse A little bit of everything is involved when shopping for a tire.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,229 Points:2,029,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:25:33 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse price
donny47 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,641 Points:982,415 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:09:52 AM Ignore donny47 Report Abuse i buy the best namebrand 80k treadlife guarantee tires which are on sale at the time i need them.uniroyal,bridgestone,bfg for example.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,630 Points:2,198,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:07:06 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Price
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,382 Points:1,806,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:00:00 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Price/USA!
Mulltech Rookie Author Long Island Posts:95 Points:574,145 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 9:41:22 AM Ignore Mulltech Report Abuse I read reviews on what I'm looking for, and take them into consideration. reviews are not always accurate or honest, but like I said, I do take them into consideration. The only brands I have bought as replacement tires for original equipment tires have been Goodyears in the past, and now Michelin.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:688 Points:55,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 9:00:45 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse You don't always get what you pay for. Tires are no exception! Get educated prior to purchases and get the best bang for your buck. YOU DON'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ! LOOK AT OUR INEPT PRESIDENT ! GET EDUCATED AND GET OUT AND VOTE IN NOVEMBER PLEASE !!
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,666 Points:2,376,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 8:52:57 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse all the above.
Winoscientist Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,898 Points:1,371,335 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 7:45:45 AM Ignore Winoscientist Report Abuse They must be tough for when the the car lands on them after we hit the jumper.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,651 Points:639,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 7:40:16 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse Even the good brands can sell bad tires.
SEXXYAZZLIZ Rookie Author Michigan Posts:3 Points:1,575 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 7:25:57 AM Ignore SEXXYAZZLIZ Report Abuse i perfer the warrenty
jugslug Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:6 Points:1,812,120 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 6:39:51 AM Ignore jugslug Report Abuse BRAND THEN PRICE
kerryllr Veteran Author Toronto Posts:365 Points:1,198,965 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 6:16:18 AM Ignore kerryllr Report Abuse Price then brand.
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,411 Points:1,821,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 5:39:48 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse then by brand
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,411 Points:1,821,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 5:39:34 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse need the specs
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,525 Points:2,712,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 4:52:34 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Brand Price Warranty
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,057 Points:2,546,780 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 4:51:41 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse price and brand