Tires for my 2004 Jetta. Need Suggestions!

[cyrus buelton]

After 65k on the originals, it has come time for some new rubber for the Jetta.


About 85% of the driving is highway, with the remainder (obviously) city driving.


I am looking for a durable tire, but nothing fancy. Just something with a decent price and will last for at least 50k miles.


My brother just replaced the tires on his Audi and got them for 80$ a tire mounted and his rims are bigger, so I am guessing I should be able to find some tires in the 60-80$ range.



thanks all!

[metallimonster]

Whats up man, how was Florida?

When I worked at Byers we put a lot of Kumho's on the Jettas and A4s.  Pretty much an all around good tire.  I have a set that I got off an A4 that already had 15k on them and I've put about 25k on them and they are still wearing well and have a decent amount of tread left.  Probably going to run you more than 80 a tire though.  What kind of tires did your brother get?  Seems like a pretty cheap set of tires for an Audi to be running. 

Also, I would stay away from Falken tires.  They wear fast and are really crappy.  I would just go to Tire Discounters.  I think they have the best service and prices.  If you get any ideas let me know and I'll fill you in on if they do well on VW's

[corey]

I'm a huge fan of Hankook tires.
I had a set on my 88 Mustang that made it an entirely different car.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com is a Hankook wholesaler, so they have great prices on Hankook tires.
Free shipping on a set of 4, plus they offer Road Hazard protection at like $8 a tire. Covers anything but burnouts. Free replacement.

[cyrus buelton]

Florida was great 


He got them onsale at the Tire Rack, not sure if they exist here in Ohio.




It has Michelin Z rated tired on it now. When I got a flat a few years back, it was 140$ a tire.


Ouch.

[metallimonster]

Check out some Kumhos you can get them in a Z rating and if not something very close.

[Rev. Millertime]

Check out Discount Tire www.discounttire.com

I've scored some pretty good deals on tires from them.

[FatguyRacer]

I'm quite happy with the Conti Touring Contact tires on my Jetta.

[Smokescreen]

I second the Kuhmos.  I've had Ecsta Supras on my WRX and 80K rubber on there, both by Kuhmo...  Just buy for your needs.  They even make gravel tyres!!

[Gus Duc]

Check out the forums on www.VWvortex.com.  All kinds of new or low mileage tire on there for sale cheap from guys who upgraded to bigger wheels & tires....... I score a new set of Audi TT 6 spokes with Bridgestone Potenza 225/45/17's for $800...... wheels & tires