Hello there!
My name is Scott, and I am currently in the market for a new set of tires for my 2005 Honda CR-V SE. I would like to know if the members of this newsgroup have any particular experience(s) or specific recommendations for tire replacements to consider and/or avoid.
The original tires equiping my CR-V are BFGoodrich Traction T/A Spec's in the size 215/65R16 98T M+S.
Now, I'm a semi-aggressive driver, so I'd like to have very durable tires that also transmit very low road noise and afford great comfort and responsiveness on some of the worst - albeit paved - roads in the country. Let's face it, it Pothole Hell here!
More importantly, though, I require tires that will offer superior traction on wet, snowy and icy roadways. I live in suburban Buffalo, New York, so we have inclement (read: crappy!) weather for the greater part of the year. I'm sure that you've all heard of our Winter weather reputation, which is both well-earned and infamous, but not too bad at all once you're used to it!
These will be the first set of Truck/SUV tires I've ever bought, so I want to get the best that I can. I liked the Dunlaps and Goodyears I've had on four previous automobiles, but absolutely hated the Firestones on my previous Honda Civic HX. They slipped even on bone-dry pavement!
If it matters at all, I intend to mount the new tires on the factory wheels as opposed to getting new, aftermarket wheels too.
So, whatever input that you folks can offer would be greatly appreciated! There are so many brands and series available, so it would be quite helpful to narrow those down to a more manageable level.
Thank you all very much in advance for your time and consideration! I will be looking forward to reading your comments on this forum.
--Scott W.