13" Tires - What's out there right now

[nomad]

You know the whole concept of tires "aging out" is something I've never put much stock in. If they don't show lots of cracks in the sidewalls and drive OK then I think they are OK. Carry a good spare!

Kurt

 

[dklawson]

Tire Rack has Discontinued General Altimax RT's under $40 a tire on a CloseOut. I've seen comment from some folks that have used this tire on a BE 175/70/13. Too big to fit a SWA Spridget. With all of the Asian Brands on the Tire Easy Site YMMV. But there are a variety of choices available at the Tire Easy Site. Quality however and suitability for a Spridget, well YMMV.

I have used both the Kumho Solis and General Altimax 13" tires on our Sptifire and GT6. I like both. The Kumhos are a bit softer and definitely had better grip in the wet. However, the Generals were such a good buy that I bought them in larger sizes for two of our Hondas.

If you anticipate a lot of wet weather driving, I would go with the Kumhos but with most LBCs being fair weather cars today... the Generals are a great, economical alternative... especially at the prices Jim mentioned.