Also, have a look at http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/index.jsp
for tire ratings

"Car Guy" > wrote in message
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> Get a set of michelin harmony tires and you will love them. If you want
> something else, try the goodyear tripletred tires.
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> As for buying cheap rubber, remember that only 4 rubber contact patches
> the size of the palm of your hand hold you to the road.
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> "RPS" > wrote in message
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>>I am confused by tire classifications like passenger, touring,
>> performance, etc. Which one is 'best' for a 'normal' person---let us
>> say someone like me? :-)
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>> (1) I drive about equally in city and highway.
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>> (2) I live in an apt, with no room to store winter tires, so I do need
>> all-weathers.
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>> (3) I value safety (good grip) most, then comfort/quiet, and tire life
>> last. For a safe and quiet ride, I wouldn't mind changing tires more
>> often.
>>
>> (4) I live in midwest, there is some rain and snow but it is not
>> exactly arctic. Maybe 3 months of snow per year?
>>
>> (5) I walk to work, so driving is mostly discretionary. Which is why I
>> know little about cars. :-). Other than getting caught in
>> unanticipated bad weather, mostly I can choose not to drive during
>> particularly bad weather.
>>
>> Which tires, tyoe or brands or models, are best for me? 'Best value' if
>> you have an opinion? My car is Camry, tire size is 205/65/15. Thanks.
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