Car and Driver isn't a fan of the RTR Mustang

[robvas]

Actually, Nittos aren't even that cheap anymore.

Let's look at TireRack.com, 285/35ZR19

$267 - Hankook Ventus V12 is the cheapest (but it's on closeout)
$281 - Sumitomo HTR
$286 - General GMAX
$298 - Kumho Ecsta Sport S
$303 - Yokohama Advan Sport (closeout price)
$319 - Firestone Indy 500
$358 - Nitto NT555 G2
$360 - Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
$370 - Pirelli PZero
$387 - Bridgestone Potenza Sport
$413 - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
$439 - Pirelli Pzero PZ4
$488 - Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP

Now, let's head over to SimpleTire, that's where the people looking for the cheapest tires are going to shop.

$108 - Roadtrack Terrena
$124 - Fortune Viento
$130 - Atlas Force
$136 - Atturo AZ850
$167 - Landsail LS588

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[AZ_Ryan]

Actually, Nittos aren't even that cheap anymore.

Let's look at TireRack.com, 285/35ZR19

$267 - Hankook Ventus V12 is the cheapest (but it's on closeout)
$281 - Sumitomo HTR
$286 - General GMAX
$298 - Kumho Ecsta Sport S
$303 - Yokohama Advan Sport (closeout price)
$319 - Firestone Indy 500
$358 - Nitto NT555 G2
$360 - Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
$370 - Pirelli PZero
$387 - Bridgestone Potenza Sport
$413 - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
$439 - Pirelli Pzero PZ4
$488 - Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP

Now, let's head over to SimpleTire, that's where the people looking for the cheapest tires are going to shop.

$108 - Roadtrack Terrena
$124 - Fortune Viento
$130 - Atlas Force
$136 - Atturo AZ850
$167 - Landsail LS588

Nothing is cheap anymore. Relative to the premium brands, Nittos are Still cheap(er).

 

[LouG]

I never skimp on tyres. It's the same as buying a cheap helmet.

 

[fredm666]

not sure what the aussie aftermarket looks like, but 90% of what you get in an RTR can easily be added on later for cheaper, the other 10% is the RTR badge and Vaughns signature

Thanks for the reply.
I had the same impression checking some aftermarket parts in the past couple of days.
I will start installing Ford Performance lowering springs, and then I’ll see what’s around.

 

[slater]

Actually, Nittos aren't even that cheap anymore.

Let's look at TireRack.com, 285/35ZR19

$267 - Hankook Ventus V12 is the cheapest (but it's on closeout)
$281 - Sumitomo HTR
$286 - General GMAX
$298 - Kumho Ecsta Sport S
$303 - Yokohama Advan Sport (closeout price)
$319 - Firestone Indy 500
$358 - Nitto NT555 G2
$360 - Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
$370 - Pirelli PZero
$387 - Bridgestone Potenza Sport
$413 - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
$439 - Pirelli Pzero PZ4
$488 - Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP

Now, let's head over to SimpleTire, that's where the people looking for the cheapest tires are going to shop.

$108 - Roadtrack Terrena
$124 - Fortune Viento
$130 - Atlas Force
$136 - Atturo AZ850
$167 - Landsail LS588

I dont even have a car yet...
Just something that keeps popping up as im browsing.....
Atturo AZ850 keeps popping up.....
Obviously a chinesium....
Ai states, US, Thailand, Taiwan, etc...
Its dirt cheap & keep seeing threads on reddit, & comments on a ton of posts on various IG & tik tok influencer pages where random people are commenting how great these tires are & they will never buy a more costly tire again....
I get it, its all perception, but these are fake posts where Atturo is fabricating their own hype on social media, these are guys with many videos of their toy...

Cant imagine, considering how cheap they are.

Anyone actually have or are running them?

 

[Westphal]

I dont even have a car yet...
Just something that keeps popping up as im browsing.....
Atturo AZ850 keeps popping up.....
Obviously a chinesium....
Ai states, US, Thailand, Taiwan, etc...
Its dirt cheap & keep seeing threads on reddit, & comments on a ton of posts on various IG & tik tok influencer pages where random people are commenting how great these tires are & they will never buy a more costly tire again....
I get it, its all perception, but these are fake posts where Atturo is fabricating their own hype on social media, these are guys with many videos of their toy...

Cant imagine, considering how cheap they are.

Anyone actually have or are running them?

These "reviewers" are getting paid to prop up those tires. I've never heard of real-world experiences of chinesium tires doing well compared to good name-brand tires. I'd be tempted to look at Tire Rack's rankings if they've tested any of them...

 

[robvas]

I love Atturo tires. When you see a vehicle for sale with them, you know it's a good sign to just walk away!

 

[slater]

These "reviewers" are getting paid to prop up those tires. I've never heard of real-world experiences of chinesium tires doing well compared to good name-brand tires. I'd be tempted to look at Tire Rack's rankings if they've tested any of them...

I get that...
But its not just the reviewers / influencers, etc,
Its everyone commenting how great they are in the comment section, & from what I can see their not all getting paid to hype the product...
People commenting on reddit arent getting "paid".....
You-tubers without a huge following, arent getting paid...
I get it, dont cheapest on tires on a $60k car...

Its just something that caught my eye as im researching.

 

[robvas]

People post all the time about their cheap ass tires being 'great'. Doesn't mean much. Especially when they replace 6-year old, bald OEM tires, and leave a review after driving home from Walmart with their new linglongs.

 

[slater]

People post all the time about their cheap ass tires being 'great'. Doesn't mean much. Especially when they replace 6-year old, bald OEM tires, and leave a review after driving home from Walmart with their new linglongs.

I get that...
Just figured could be a good discussion, & was actually curious if folks here have ran them after I seen all the comments.
Did a search here & was surprised to see them mentioned on that list.

I get its a total low budget tire...

Heres something I see everyday on various forums I frequent.
People RAVE & are absolute fanboys about BFG's & Michelin Defenders....
You couldnt give me a pair of either of those....
Way overpriced & theres tires just as good that cost less.
Obviously Im not talking about mustang application here.

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