Current thinking on tires...

[wwebb]

What are the best tires for the Reatta? And, what are the best "bang for the buck" tires?

[F14CRAZY]

I gotta make sure the next set I get are ZR rated.

I can't remember the size at the moment, but when I still had stock 15''s I used tires a notch wider and a notch shorter which helped cornering a little bit

[Mike_s]

You need to choose which characteristics you preferr, a performance tire will probably not give a soft smooth ride,
a summer tire may do better on wet roads than an all season tire but be worthless on a little snow.

Take a look at tire rack and consumer reports

[Mike_s]

FWIW I've got michelin XGTH4's with Sensatrack struts and shocks which are a lot of fun on curvy backroads but the conbo is bit too firm sometimes, but thats probably the struts more than the tires

[Rawja]

I've been running 225/60R15 Michelin Pilot XGT-V4s on my Reatta (and Trans Sports) for many years. I like the wider look and they handle and ride very nicely, though they are pretty pricey.

Given my recent "downward mobility", when my remaining Trans Sport needed tires recently, I switched to Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/60VR15 tires which seem just as good as the Michelins at a really low price point, especially for a 'V'-rated tire.

Got 'em from www.tirerack.com for $54.00 each.

[wwebb]

Originally Posted By: Rawja

... I switched to Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/60VR15 tires which seem just as good as the Michelins at a really low price point, especially for a 'V'-rated tire.
Got 'em from www.tirerack.com for $54.00 each.

That is a nice price point through tirerack.com and a much better price than is available through discounttire.com where I have bought previously. Many other good reviews published on this tire... reviews.

The tirerack.com price with shipping was quoted as $260.00 plus I would have the local installation/balancing charge of about $80.00. With the tirerack price in hand, a local dealer agreed to sell me a set for $300.00--out the door.

Thanks to everyone for their tips.