Need Help with Buying Tires

[tmoorehe]

can someone with expertise please help me with the purchase of some new tires? I've read the reviews, but I'm still at a loss and for some of the tires, I can't find any information. Now that might be telling me something, but it may just be my internet skills. My tire size is 225/60/15. Ok, so one tire shop tried to sell me some remington tires (this is the one that I can't find any comparison info on), claiming that they were better than the other three tires- $320 (for 4 and installed). Another tire store recommends thai i get the falken ($290) or Nitto ($283). And both tire stores have to special order the michelins ($550). Apparently they are all high performance. Now, there is a serious price difference, and I may be willing to pay, if it makes sense. I do drive fast, but not racing anyone. I'm going about 70-85 on the freeway. I would like to have the tire as long as possible. Anyway, this is getting to be a long email, so I'll cut it here by saying that I appreciate any guidance. Oh last thing, I live in sunny california, so no snow and it only rains so often.

Now, I've gotten a couple of responses referring me to Tirerack and believe me I've gone there. Unfortunately, I can't find anything on any of the other tires except michelin.

Again, I appreciate whatever guidance I can get.
Thanks

[gslracing]

Kumho Touring Plus 732 or Kumho ECSTA KH11
I have Kumho ASX on my 330ci & they are the best I have had yet.
www.tirerack.com

[chuck92103]

Do yourself a favor. When looking at the all the tires brands, look at the "weight" of them as well.

For example, A Bridgstone run flat tires (19") weighs about 25 lbs. However, an equivalent Bridgestone tire that is not a runflat still weighs about 25lbs.

The Goodyear xxxx F1 tire weighs over 28lbs. :confused:

Now look at the same size tire in Michelin, Kumho, Continental, etc. The tire weights (non run flats) are around 20 lbs.

I have always been partial to Michelin. So look at what you have and what you are changing to. You will notice a difference if the wieght increases significantly over what you currently have.

[tmoorehe]

Thank you everyone for the help.