Replacement tires for Civic Hybrid

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Spazpop2000, Mar 27, 2006.

  1. Spazpop2000

    Spazpop2000 Guest

    The time to buy new tires is drawing near, so I am interested in
    feedback, input, and general noise about what brands/models I should
    investigate before our purchase. Our 2004 Civic hybrid currently has
    Dunlop SP20 FE tires (size 185/70SR14) installed on it from the
    factory, and they have lasted approximately 35k miles. We probably
    have another 5k of tread left, so we are not opposed to replacing them
    with the same model. However, I always like to hear what y'all have
    to say...so fire away!

    Many thanks,

    Brian
     
    Spazpop2000, Mar 27, 2006
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  2. Do you need all-season tires?
     
    Gordon McGrew, Mar 28, 2006
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  3. Spazpop2000

    Spazpop2000 Guest

    I'd prefer all-season- Georgia doesn't get much snow/ice, but when it
    does it makes a slippery mess of things for a week or so...

    Also, I imagine that all-seasons would have a harder compound (less
    rolling resistance) than summer tires?
     
    Spazpop2000, Mar 28, 2006
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  4. Spazpop2000

    jim beam Guest

    it seems rolling resistance is not related to hardness. silica rubbers
    offer better [lower] r/r while maintaining grip. old carbon rubbers had
    low r/r /or/ grip, not both. look for new "euro" style tires. michelin
    and continental are big on the silica rubber thing.
     
    jim beam, Mar 28, 2006
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  5. Within a month of getting my 05 civic hybrid, I changed the miserable
    Bridgestones which came with the car. Whereas with the originals, the
    antilock brakes came on quite often in wet weather, the Michelins I
    purchased from my local wholesale club are a big improvement. They handle
    beautifully, with the added benefit of a 740 treadwear rating. So I'd
    therefore suggest Michelins (all season)...
     
    Theodore Kaplan, Mar 29, 2006
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