Ok. So I need some new front tires on the Lincoln--right front is showing cord and left front isn't in much better shape. OEM tires for the car were Michelin Energy MXV4 (which are currently equipped, at 10 years and 60K miles I assume this is the second set) or Goodyear Eagle RS-A. Looking at the reviews on Tire Rack, the RS-A was rated pretty poorly overall, and the Michelins got a mediocre rating. In personal experience with the Michelins I've noticed that they have traction issues at times, and since I have decent tread on the back tires, from that alone I'm not inclined to go back with them.

A bit more poking around on the site made me think that the Bridgestone Tuaranza LS-V might be a good choice; it's listed as a "grand touring all-season" tire, and is very highly rated by owners of everything from Accords to WRXs. Anyone have any experience with these tires? The Continental ContiExtremeContact and one of the Michelin Pilot models also seem to rate well, and (at least the continentals) are a bit cheaper, but I don't know if I want to go with an "ultra high performance all season" tire. It's a 3800 lb. Lincoln, no matter how good the tires are I"m not going to win a slalom anytime soon. But I don't want to drop to standard all-seasons because of the aforementioned traction issues. Any alternate recommendations?

Also trying to figure out where to get them. I haven't a clue who sells what around here, and it seems like dealing with shipping from tire rack and then installation could be a hassle. They're not cheap that way though ($135/tire before shipping and installation), and I imagine would only be more expensive from a shop. Also need a place that can do alignments, one of the reasons the fronts wore so badly is because my alignment is all FUBAR'ed and I don't want the new tires to start life wearing funny.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

1/28/2006 2:20:08 AM

the michelin energy mxv4's are way overpriced
i liked the turanzas on the e32, id say go with those

1/28/2006 2:22:23 AM

I currently have Turanza LS-V's (made in japan) on my car and they sorta suck for the first couple of mins of driving. It really depends on what size you get.

They wear REALLY well, great traction, and are somewhat quiet, BUT the tire settles overnight and when getting on the road in the morning, the car shakes quite a bit before the tires warm up. After that, they're great.

I got them from NTB in cary (which pricematches tirerack *add s/h* - b/c that's where they get some of their tires) and they also did my alignment. Decent people, but the older black dude (Lee) there I dealt with was an ass. There is a younger white guy (Chris?) there who will really work with you and give you a great price, but he was out when I went in (I only found out afterwards).

A couple of things to note. Now that I overspent to buy the LS-V's, I now know that I should have gotten H rated tires in the same load rating, b/c they would have been a bit cheaper AND I wouldn't have noticed a bit of difference in everyday driving (slightly harder compound)..

I'd reccomend Kumho Solus KH16 this time around. Decent tire, good price.

1/28/2006 4:02:08 PM

Sears has the MXV4, I put them on a Mark VIII when I used to work there. That being said, call around and see what kind of prices you can get. Discount Tire (tires.com) has free shipping on their tires, check there.

1/29/2006 11:40:50 AM

if you need an alignment discount tire will give a coupon for $10 off at Brown's which is just down the street

1/29/2006 6:20:01 PM

put some lt's on that sum bitch for that price, they'll last forever

1/29/2006 7:17:42 PM