tires

[96GST16g]

So i was looking at tires today there is a brand called Ling Long. Has any one even heard of these before? Just wondering if they are a good brand. What is a good cheap tire. Like really cheap. size is 215 40 18

[LingLing]

Like most things automotive related, you get what you pay for. For how much you rely on your tires to keep you safe, I wouldn't risk it.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32899266...-autos/page/2/

[123abc]

You really want to tell someone you're running Ling Long tires? For reals?

[LingLing]

Originally Posted by 123abc

You really want to tell someone you're running Ling Long tires? For reals?

Person: "Nice wheels, what kind of tires are those?"
You: "Ling Long's."
Person: "............."

There are plenty of affordable tire brands that are MUCH better in quality. Risking your life and your ride because you wanted to save some money doesn't seem worth it. I was gonna get some used tires from a used tire shop and boy am I glad people talked me out of it.

Plus any tire brand that sounds like my user name HAS to be cheap.

[96GST16g]

yea they were on ebay but they have toyos on there for like 50 bux more

[LingLing]

I would go with the Toyo's. Nakang's are a decent tire for the money too. Hopefully the resident tire experts will chime in when they wake up from their alcohol induced coma.

[96GST16g]

well i had a set of nakangs and they didnt last long at all like 5000 miles

[LingLing]

Really? I had a set of Nakangs and they lasted me quite a while. About as long as my Kuhmo's. What kind of Nakangs were they?

[96GST16g]

idk them cheapys i thought they only made one style? like NS-1 or sumthing like that

[LingLing]

I had the NS-II's and I felt I got my money's worth.

[awd-drifter]

Well, if you're purchasing cheap tires, expect them to: wear out faster than usual, have odd wears, not ride comfortably, possibly explode after 3-4 thousand miles. I've seen my share of shitty tires going bad. Get known name brand tires because it's worth the investment. I'm sure you don't wanna keep paying $50 for cheap tires every month than to get a set of tires for $350-$400 that'll last you alot longer than the cheapo tires. anyways, good name brand tires that are half-way decent in your tire size:
- Riken
- Kuhmo
- Toyo
- .............firestone................

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by awd-drifter

Get known name brand tires because it's worth the investment.

So true. If you're looking for some good but affordable tires check out Sumitomo, Kumho, and Hankook.

[96GST16g]

i had hankook K106's and i hated them.. they didnt stick for crap and they were loud. I dont know may be im picky?

[96GST16g]

i drive like an ass so my tires dont last long any way.

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by Kracka

So true. If you're looking for some good but affordable tires check out Sumitomo, Kumho, and Hankook.

And Dunlop.

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by 96GST16g

I dont know may be im picky?

So basically you want $200 worth of grip for $50? Get your priorities straight then we can help you find the tire that's right for you.