Summer driving tire suggestions

[Drew Sale]

So I blew a tire this morning. Thank god it was only one of my brand new winter tires that were installed last season. [/sarcasm]
But it needed an alignment anyways so I'm not too angry about it. I'd like some suggestions on what tire I should replace them with. I'll need a set of 4 since they were all snowwies. It's not for my dsm, but my 4dr sedan that is by no means special (except the fact that it's a '93 with 116k original km's and fully loaded lol). I just need a set of decently cheap summer tires to have mounted, balanced and get the alignment done. I don't want all seasons cuz I'll be putting on snowwies next season. Any ideas?

It's a '93 Chrysler Concord

[John Hartman]

for that, nearly anything is ok. 

I would suggest something H rated.

Something with good water evacuation design, and something quiet.

Stay away from the cheapest Chinese tires,(Ling Long, etc), but other than that, cheap is ok.

The new Tiger Paw is a nice design, WAY WAY better than thier old 70s design looking tractor tire.  On a normal car I would suggest using it. 

[CamWeiss]

For a Concord?

I'd say as long as it's black and round you've got a winner.

[Drew Sale]

What would be a decent price for rubber? Canadian tire's cheapest tire is $250 and kal-tire's cheapest tire is like $180. Always thought tires were way cheaper than that for just regular, nothing special tires.

[Robert Vorley]

Have you checked out Tirerack or 1010 Tires yet?

You should be able to find something for way under $180/tire.

[Brett Haviland]

For a Concord?

I'd say as long as it's black and round you've got a winner.
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what he said.  dont spend excessive money on a concord.  You will just loose.

[CamWeiss]

Wow, Drew, all rip offs!

How about this:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/General/Altimax+RT
205/70-15" for $100 each.

Add in mount + balance and taxes, you should be done for around $600.

[Brett Haviland]

Or buy a used set on steelies for $200 and be $400 richer...

[John Hartman]

yea maybe a good idea there Brett.

Look for used tires on Craigslist etc.

What wierd size do you have that you have been quoted that rediculous amout per tire?  My 225/45/VR18 Dunlop Star Specs on my Mazdaspeed didnt' cost that much!! Nor did the Hankook RS-3 near R compounds on the Talon. 

[Drew Sale]

225/60/R16

it was the first couple packages that came up when searching through Crappy Tire n whatnot. this is why i posted here

[CamWeiss]

Or you could have Tire Rack deliver to blaine/point roberts/etc and you just bring them back over the border.

$310 for four is cheap.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Fuzion&tireModel=Touring+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=26HR6FZTOUR&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

I really wish I had this option for getting tires, but the ferry ride makes things expensive.

[Rob Armstrong]

Or you could have Tire Rack deliver to blaine/point roberts/etc and you just bring them back over the border.

$310 for four is cheap.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Fuzion&tireModel=Touring+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=26HR6FZTOUR&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

I really wish I had this option for getting tires, but the ferry ride makes things expensive.

Could get them mounted there and save duty possibly.

[Loré Arens]

Canadian Customs are cracking down on mounted tires and wheels,
they will put you through the wringer for them.

Unmounted they don't seem to have a problem.

[Drew Sale]

Dang, that's a smokin' deal! I drive down there almost on a weekly basis so I could just get them mounted there. Or have my buddy bring them up on his way. Cam if you want tires I'd be happy to go get em on one of my trips, bring them back to Vancouver then just walk on the ferry with em and bring them to you. $30 in ferry trips is totally worth it imo

[Rob Armstrong]

I dragged a car battery across one time on the ferry when I bought the laser. That was an experience. 
4 tires would sure get you some looks.
You may be able to just drop them off at the luggage rack and have them picked up on the other side to save a trip. I would call and ask first though.