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Posted on June 21, 2017 at 16:19:54
bjh
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 I put a set of these on the front of my 2014 Honda CR-V.

Awful, remind me of the [once only] time I tried snow tires (on a 1989 Civic) ...

Anyway with the Grabbers it's not changing lanes, it's more like lurching from lane to lane, or put in an impossible positive slant, Very Challenging!

Understanding it may cost a little more for decent tires, any suggestions?


 

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Kumho nt, posted on June 21, 2017 at 16:56:14
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RE: General Grabber HTS ... , posted on June 21, 2017 at 17:24:40
painter27
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 So, your saying there overly responsive ?

What did they replace.

 

RE: General Grabber HTS ... , posted on June 21, 2017 at 17:52:38
bjh
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 No I'm saying they're all over the place ... "floaty" ... total crap

... replacing very worn out Continentals, all season no doubt ... worn out they were very embarrassing this past winter. :(




 

Start with, what's on the back?, posted on June 21, 2017 at 18:03:30
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 There are plenty of great brands out there. If possible I like to match all 4's; brand and model.
Michelin are always a good bet
Continental have a good rep around the Corvette group
Goodyear, Toyo, Bridgestone... also good.
Although Yokohama's have a good rep, both sets I've had are noisier than they should be IMO
No surprise the General aren't great, not a fan of the brand.

 

Maybe, try using Tire rack site, posted on June 21, 2017 at 18:36:41
FenderLover
 To compare tires and look at reviews.

 

RE: General Grabber HTS ... , posted on June 21, 2017 at 18:38:21
painter27
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 Like stereo components maybe they need time to brake in, or;

Go back to where you bought them from & tell them they suck & I want new tires.

Yes, your old ones were very forgiving & you might need some time to adjust to some new rubber,

Maybe a new alignment ?

Maybe they do suck. let use know.

 

RE: Start with, what's on the back?, posted on June 21, 2017 at 19:09:59
pictureguy
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 Grant lists most of what I call 'Tier One' tires.
Can't go FAR wrong with anything that fits from that list.

However, I was going cheap-o and bought a set of 4 Kumho Tires.

The KR-21 is a decent, cheap tire.
I put 'em on when I had destroyed the OEM tires, at 35000 miles even. The OEM tires had uneven wear and some steell showing thru. Toast.
The Kumhos have been rotated every 5000 like clockwork. And at the dealer that sold me the skins, in the first place.
Now I have about 72,000 or so and they are getting near the wear bars. As I see it, they'll go the summer and I'll need NEW for the winter. When it theoretically RAINS here in SoCal.
I hope the dealer will rotate 'em ONCE more than that'll be IT.

I think that 40,000 miles is reasonable?

My Element has never been aligned. Tire wear is remarkably even and the tire still is not very noisy at all. I'm really surprised. At the same time I swap tires next fall, I'll go for shocks and than an alignment. it'll be an expensive day.

My NEXT tire? Probably go all-out and get the Michelin Premier LT/X which is $$$ but should last several years. It is 'H' rated for speed and has a good wear rating from a top-tier manufacturer.
Too much is never enough

 

RE: Kumho nt, posted on June 21, 2017 at 22:30:41
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 see my post, above, for a 'mini-review' of the KR-21 which has been on my Element for
over 35000 miles.
Too much is never enough

 

Thanks guys ... nt, posted on June 22, 2017 at 05:40:00
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Cooper RS3a ...., posted on June 22, 2017 at 07:35:39
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 I'm on my second set on my Mini, which outperforms the first set, so I'm guessing they improved it.

Great tires.

Quiet, super handling, great in the rain, okay in light snow.

And they are cheap.

Best tire I've ever owned.

Dean.




reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.


 

Wife's 2013 CR-V OE Tires are not bad...., posted on June 22, 2017 at 13:42:47
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 My wife's 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L came with 17" Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS tires. They're a little noisy but the CR-V isn't exactly an ultra quiet luxury cross over. She has about 30,000 miles on her 2013 CR-V and the tires are holding up pretty well. She drives on them all season including a few winters. Her tires will probably need replacing in about a year. We typically don't run our tires bald.

I drive her CR-V now and then and there's nothing unusual about how the tires feel or handle. Straight line stability is fine with no wandering, lane changes are normal with no lurching or anything to complain about. The ride is a little on the stiff side with noise over freeway seams or bumps but again some of that can be attributed to the vehicle itself.

Whatever recommendations you get, they need to match your vehicle. A tire for a sport sedan, sport hatch, or full-size large SUV may not be the right choice for your cross over utility like the CR-V.

I linked to the OE tire below. The video on the TireRack website may also be helpful as they compare the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS to a couple other brands. Of course, there are many trade-offs like tire wear and such that they don't go into. And there seems to be no perfect tire for everyone. They all have praise and complaints. "Grippier" tires with softer rubber typically wear faster.... which would not be my choice for a family cross over but I've had sport summer tires on some other vehicles.

Good luck!

 

My bad ..., posted on June 22, 2017 at 13:52:03
reelsmith.
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 Once I saw the mention of the Civic I forgot the CR-V was the concern.

Well, the Coopers would be a great choice for a Civic.

Other than that, never mind.

Also, I've found good tire companies can make bad tires and vice versa.

While I love Cooper's RS3a, the Coopers (forget #) on my son's Accord are disappointing.

Dean.




reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.


 

RE: My bad ..., posted on June 22, 2017 at 14:30:42
AbeCollins
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Also, I've found good tire companies can make bad tires and vice versa.

That is so true. And they're always changing their formulation so a particular brand/model from a couple years ago that was bad may be much improved now. Or the other way around.

I've seen people complain about Pirelli tires but I loved the ones I had on my VW GTi ! Of course that was decades ago so I have no idea what comparable Pirellis are like today. Mine were 'sticky' tires and the downside was thread wear.


 

RE: General Grabber HTS ... , posted on June 22, 2017 at 14:59:53
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 I just replaced the Continentals on my 2014 CRV with these Goodyears and I am very satisfied! BTW, the Continentals that came with the CRV wore out at 30,000 miles!

 

Are those winter tires? If so, posted on June 22, 2017 at 15:15:30
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RE: General Grabber HTS ... , posted on June 22, 2017 at 17:59:48
bjh
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 Good to hear. Coincidence I was supposed to call a place about those ... also a $40 rebate on 4 at the moment.




 

Tire Rack. Go to Tire Rack and look up your car, and suggestions.. Read the reviews.. nt, posted on June 22, 2017 at 18:57:48
3+4=5
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