Best economy tire for 113?

[Kayvan]

Went with Solus

Thanks to the non-judgmental posters for tips

Spending savings in Wine, Women, & Song

[49er]

 I purchased a set of Fisk Classic WW (195/70R-14) for my car a few years back. Tires are supposedly made by Michelin (at least back in 2010). Came to just about $75 each installed at America's Tire. Not original size but I am happy with the appearance and ride.

John

[mdsalemi]

John,

Michelin must have a factory in Mexico where they do the low-volume stuff.  That's where the Cokers are reportedly made.  Wouldn't surprise me if the MXV (which skyrocketed in price a couple of years ago) came from this place.  While an old name, Fisk has become a "house brand" for Discount Tire/America's Tire. My friend has them in WW on a Pagoda, 205/70.  I think that one is discontinued...I tell you this stuff changes daily!!

[49er]

 When I had my old Michelin spare replaced with one of these Fisk tires, the Michelin was actually made in France! It was quite a conversation piece at the tire shop:-)

John

[stickandrudderman]

Here in the People's Democratic State of Europe tyre sellers now must declare the wet weather performance, the noise level and the fuel efficiency of every new tyre.
I've only been in this business for a few decades but during that short time very few customers have ever been bothered by the details of an individual tyre's performance characteristics with most simply opting for a "brand" name in preference for a "budget" tyre.
However, since I do have a fair bit of experience at driving "on the limit" I have personally witnessed the very poor performance of some tyres compared to others and, when asked, suggest that you will probably never know the value of good tyres until it's too late. The interesting thing (I'm getting there) is that some of the performance figures that are now declared by law at point of sale are rather surprising and not always what you might expect!

[66andBlue]

... some of the performance figures that are now declared by law at point of sale are rather surprising and not always what you might expect!

Are you hinting that they are incorrect on bad ones and correct on good ones? 
Or heaven forbid, that bad ones are "brand name" ones? 

[mdsalemi]

You know, years ago the rags (Car and Driver, Road and Track, et al) used to regularly review tires.  It was with one of those reviews that I gave up the stock Conti TS771at 50,000 miles (OEM on the BMW 320i) for set of Made in England B.F. Goodrich Comp T/A's.  Despite the great review, they didn't last that long, and I replaced them with Michelin MXV.

With so many different tires and sizes now, I don't think a tire review is an easy thing to do.  Guess that People's Democratic State of Europe has something with an assessment of each?

Stick said: you will probably never know the value of good tyres until it's too late. (loving it!)