What tires to buy for 2000 Mazda Protege ES?

May 15, 2008 4 Replies

My car needs tires and the choices are bewildering!



Any advice on brands/models?


How do you drive? Where do you drive? Is it very hot? Is it very wet? Does it get ice? Is there sand? Do you drive on gravel roads often?

--scott

Easy driver

North Missouri

Can be in the summer

Can be both summer and winter

Yes

If you drive in the rain a lot, you might want to look at the Michelin Hydro-Edge. They are a little on the hard side for my tastes, but if it's hot most of the summer you'll find that makes them last longer. They won't stick to the road like a performance tire and they're no good in the winter, but they are excellent on wet roadways.

The Hydro-Edge is okay on gravel and dirt but if you live out on a long dirt road you might consider something with better low speed traction.

Get snow tires for winter.

--scott

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