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Old 12-05-2010, 02:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I bumped the tire size up from 175/70 R14 to 185/70 R14 on tirerack and got a good choice :

Kumho eco Solus HM KR22 - $61



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The eco Solus HM (High Mileage) KR22 is Kumho Tire's Standard Touring All-Season tire developed for the drivers of family coupes, sedans and minivans. The eco Solus HM is designed to offer a combination of extra long wear, low noise and good ride with competent handling and enhanced all-season traction, even in light snow.

The eco Solus HM features Kumho's traction-enhancing advanced carbon compound molded into a computer-designed symmetric tread pattern that combines independent shoulder blocks, intermediate ribs and a continuous center rib to provide predictable handling, straight-line tracking and low noise. Four circumferential grooves help resist hydroplaning and full-depth sipes, effective for the life of the tire, cut through water film to enhance wet grip and all-season traction. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts to provide strength and is reinforced by nylon belt edge layers (normally only found in high speed/high performance tires), to enhance durability and stability. A polyester cord body provides a smooth ride and spirally wound single strand beads provide more precise tire-to-rim fit to reduce the possibility of vibration.
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