So, my tires are finally starting to go. I need to purchase some new ones, and when my local mechanic told me that the model of tires my car currently has would be over $400 to replace (EACH!), I thought I'd weigh my options.
The tires I have currently are Pirelli P6 M&S Four Seasons - P235/45/17, 94V.
What do you guys recommend I put on 'er now, and where do you recommend I look? What prices are reasonable? Thanks a lot for any info!

 

If in T.O. area, hook up with allen@simplytire.com. Great service and pricing. Online sites such as www.1010tires.com and www.tiretrends.com are competitive up here and www.tirerack.com in the US are a few spots to consider (lots of comparative tire info and they can ship to your shop of choice).

Cheers !

 

in no way should those tires cost $400 - he probably quoted you full MSRP which only dealers try to gouge you out for.

ps - Pirelli P6 M&S are not the greatest tires either...

 

In my opinion Pirelli tires are overpriced crap. As suggested to to Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels, they have a wealth of tire information and reviews that can help you decide what's best for you. Us

 

Pirelli are not crap tires they're only expensive, thats all.
Pirelli P6 are not the greatest tires but u can buy from Tires23.com or Simplytire.com depends what u looking for:
1: Pirelli Pzero Nero AS all season tires for $1000-$1100
2. Continental DWS all season tires for $900-$1000

 

is anybody else dealing with stupidly annoying flatspotting or out of balance issues with their Pirelli P6?

 

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, guys.
I checked out Tirerack.com and decided to go with the Conti DWS. I called a local tire shop and had them order them in for me (only took a few hours), and I had them put on today - $195/ea, including installation and balancing. Reviews seemed great, and so did the price.

I didn't notice any issues with the P6 tires, but I'm not too familiar with the signs of a good or bad tire. Those P6s came with my car, and this will be my first replacement. I'll see if I notice a nice difference with the new DWS tires. I think I missed snow season, though

 

STEVELEV's comments were stearing you in the right direction and it sounds like you made the right choice. I personally do not like all season tires and opt for summer and winter options. I did some research and my next set of summer tires will be either Michellin Pilot or replace the Conti's I have on now which by the way are really good tires. I currently am running in Pirelli winters mounted on OZ rims.

 

IF IN GTA (TORONTO) - A GREAT PLACE TO GO FOR TIRES IS STEELCASE TIRE AND MAG

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They have helped me out manny times.... ask anyone who knows them.... Thumbs up ...

 

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Glad to hear Conti's are good tires. Having summer and winter tires would be awesome... I just can't afford it, lol.