Help me decide between these.

[Lou3]

I suggest going to a tire shop with a good selection and knowledgeable staff. They'll help you understand your priorities and discuss considerations that might not have occurred to you. There's a lot more to tires than many people realize.

 

[morbid]

I would *never* have someone at a tire shop recommend me a set of tires. Their priorities at not the same as yours. I'm not saying all shop employees are incompetent... I know quite a few that know their stuff, but they are rare enthusiast types.

 

[Kremithefrog]

I would *never* have someone at a tire shop recommend me a set of tires. Their priorities at not the same as yours. I'm not saying all shop employees are incompetent... I know quite a few that know their stuff, but they are rare enthusiast types.

I agree because I work at a tire shop. I'm not the guy that talks to you though. The guy talking to you just wants to sell you some tires and most of them don't know much at all about tires, but they can sure make someone that doesn't know anything at all think they know everything. Most the tire store workers I've met don't even know exactly what tire sizes mean. They can't grasp the middle number (sidewall height) being a percentage of the first number (width).

Your selection is greater on the internet, prices are almost always cheaper, and better information than the tire store guy's blabber is easy to find.

 

[Lou3]

I agree because I work at a tire shop. I'm not the guy that talks to you though. The guy talking to you just wants to sell you some tires and most of them don't know much at all about tires, but they can sure make someone that doesn't know anything at all think they know everything. Most the tire store workers I've met don't even know exactly what tire sizes mean. They can't grasp the middle number (sidewall height) being a percentage of the first number (width).

Your selection is greater on the internet, prices are almost always cheaper, and better information than the tire store guy's blabber is easy to find.

I've gotten solid advice from a few tire shops. If you get a recommendation for a shop from someone you trust, there's no harm in giving the staff a chance. If the staff doesn't inspire confidence, move on.

I agree that online places like tirerack.com are an excellent option.