> hi all, > > wanted to get opinions on tires for the windstar. i've got an '02 with the > SEL wheels (5 star, 16") and have been using GY RSAs. i went a little crazy > and got the V rated ones this recent time. i've gotten about 45k miles on > the set, and it looks like i need to be ordering replacements soon. i had H > rated RSAs on it previously, and liked them too. i want to say they both got > the same amount of mileage before replacing, but i'm not positive. overall > i've been very happy with these v rated RSAs, but wanted to know what others > have used. > > thanks, > parker >

Is mileage your biggest concern when buying tires? >

I use, and had great luck with these. I have a pair of them, put atleast 15k on them and they still look new. This is the primary weekend and vacation vehicle, and alot of highway driving. The tire is the Centennial Centrax here I pay around $90 each. I used to get Eagle GA but not to more they wore to fast.   Here is a link to the main page, select the "Tire Catalog". And select the "Product Catalog" the file is in Acrobat and somewhat large and will take some time, its there entire product line. If you have any problems with the file. Let me know and I can e-mail you just that tire fact sheet.   http://www.centennialtire.com/index.asp

Chris

Yes, I'm for mileage! Treadlife, low rolling resistance, and wet- road-handling are my priorities. Noise and 120 mph ratings are irrelevant. I use snow tires in the winter (Bridgestone Blizzaks), so I can buy a harder, longer lasting tread compound for the summer driving. I must admit, I am impressed with the treadlife on my OEM General G4S tires. They have 39,000 miles on them, and have lots of tread left. Those are all-season tires, I expect I will buy something for summer/non-snow when they need replaced, and may find something even longer lasting. It is good for the environment to buy long lasting tires so that you don't have to consume resources (oil) to make new tires and you don't add to the disposal problem of the old tire carcasses. Happy Earth Day, everybody (April 22).