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Cowboy66222 · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject: Tires for a Monte

I want some stock sized tires on my Monte Carlo. What's the best thing for my desires, which are about to be listed. I used to have a glasspack exhaust, but got tired of listening to it and went back stock. Now I want peace and quiet in my Monte Carlo because I drive it 200 miles a weekend for over half hte year going to college and back. I'm not upgrading my rims, or anything like that, so just a good stock tire.

I've looked at a couple of Hancooks and soem Continentals... not so sure what I think about Good Years and I don't think I want a Michelin (because Michelins are loud, in my experience). I want something that will last a good 40,000 miles or so, have fair performance in wet and dry, although snow is not necessarily needed, but will take it if I can get it, and I'd like something pretty quiet. Any suggestions?

I bougth my car with National Ovations on it... they've lasted about 30,000 miles and are still okay. I never drove a Monte Carlo with the stock Good Years on it though.
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Bob Hall · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:19 pm Post subject:

I like the Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires on my 04. I'm not sure if they're in 16 inch size though.
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Taz · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:42 pm Post subject:

I got Toyo Versado's on mine. They're a nice, quiet tire. They're a luxury touring tire, so they've got a decent ride to them too.

I'm thinking you probably don't want something super expensive. And not really interested in a tire that you can take to the track either.

Goodyears usually have a softer ride, but wear out kinda quick. BFGoodrich usually have a harder ride, but last longer.

Cowboy66222 · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:14 pm Post subject:

I used to go play on the track. I think I've pretty much run my wild side out of me. At the end of the day, you've still got a front wheel drive V6 car. That's a good part of the reason I had the stock system put back on. Eventually you realize that you're 15 second quarter mile car isn't a race car. Smile

Yeah, before you know it I'll be settled down with a wife and kids!
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Cowboy66222 · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:14 pm Post subject:

If you have a tire you can recommend to AVOID, I'll accept that too.
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Taz · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject:

Run away screaming from Goodyear RS-A tires.

Both my 99 Grand Am GT and my Monte came with them from the factory. (I bought the Grand Am new) The Goodyear RS-A's were crap on both cars. Lost traction very easily in normal driving. Especially when it rained.

Keep in mind the 99 Grand Am GT had a 175hp 3400 (3.4 litre) engine. Less power than what's in the N/A 3800 in your Monte.

Oh yeah...

When you're settled down with kids, you'll be driving a minivan anyway. Laughing

Cowboy66222 · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:47 am Post subject:

Oh, I'm already there! My parents bought one in the summer of '08, so every time I go somewhere with them, I'm driving the minivan!

It needs tires too. And so does my Torino. Everything in the world is needing tires!
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Bob Hall · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:51 pm Post subject:

Hey! My 84 needs tires too! I last replaced them in 1999. #1111 needs tires again. The sidewalls are cracked.
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Taz · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:02 pm Post subject:

Bob, are those the original yellow lettered tires that are cracked?

I know it's inevitable. But it's still ashamed to see them go.

Bob Hall · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject:

dduffy24 · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject:

I have four new Goodyears with yellow lettering up in my upstairs bedroom ready to put on my car. But the original ones are still good with 65,000 miles on them. I recommend Goodyear tires!!!!!!!!!!
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Cowboy66222 · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:22 am Post subject:

I ended up going with the tire I foudn for my parents minivan because I liked all that I was reading about them, and that would be the Hancook Optimo H727. Very good tire for 100 miles so far, if the need arises, I'll give updates as time progresses.
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