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My '05 Civic drives mostly on rough gravel <sharp> roads - through an occasional snowstorm. For me, puncture resistance, rim protection, and traction are more important than high-speed handling. There are a lot of tires available for my truck-driving neighbors, but I can't seem to find what I need. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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well what are you looking for? Tires to fit your stock rims, or tires for 17's, 18's, 19's, what?
Now you cant tell me that in all of alaska, you cant find any tires for your civic? Also punture resistance and rim protection are something that you cant buy. You just have to be careful and hope you dont run over anything or hit anything. But some shops do offer road hazard warranty incase you get a flat, they will repair it for free.
Now you cant tell me that in all of alaska, you cant find any tires for your civic? Also punture resistance and rim protection are something that you cant buy. You just have to be careful and hope you dont run over anything or hit anything. But some shops do offer road hazard warranty incase you get a flat, they will repair it for free.
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I was thinking of staying with stock. The reason being was my understanding that plus sizing would lower the height of the sidewall and increase the likelihood of rim damage from road hazards.
Yes...all of the tires available in the lower 48 can be had up here too. And, hazard coverage is available too. But, the coverage doesn't do you a lot of good when you are out in the boonies. Most of us carry extra mounted spares, but still want the most rugged tires available. My problem is that LT tires are judged by puncture resistance...many off-road sites discuss their merits. But passenger tires are more likely to be reviewed by handling, speed ratings, temperature resistance, mileage, wet and dry traction etc. All important concepts, but not what I need. I guess I was hoping for some beta on performance, or advice from people that make/repair tires that can speak to the relative toughness of different models.
Yes...all of the tires available in the lower 48 can be had up here too. And, hazard coverage is available too. But, the coverage doesn't do you a lot of good when you are out in the boonies. Most of us carry extra mounted spares, but still want the most rugged tires available. My problem is that LT tires are judged by puncture resistance...many off-road sites discuss their merits. But passenger tires are more likely to be reviewed by handling, speed ratings, temperature resistance, mileage, wet and dry traction etc. All important concepts, but not what I need. I guess I was hoping for some beta on performance, or advice from people that make/repair tires that can speak to the relative toughness of different models.
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Originally Posted by Chuck R.
I was thinking of staying with stock. The reason being was my understanding that plus sizing would lower the height of the sidewall and increase the likelihood of rim damage from road hazards.
Yes...all of the tires available in the lower 48 can be had up here too. And, hazard coverage is available too. But, the coverage doesn't do you a lot of good when you are out in the boonies. Most of us carry extra mounted spares, but still want the most rugged tires available. My problem is that LT tires are judged by puncture resistance...many off-road sites discuss their merits. But passenger tires are more likely to be reviewed by handling, speed ratings, temperature resistance, mileage, wet and dry traction etc. All important concepts, but not what I need. I guess I was hoping for some beta on performance, or advice from people that make/repair tires that can speak to the relative toughness of different models.
Yes...all of the tires available in the lower 48 can be had up here too. And, hazard coverage is available too. But, the coverage doesn't do you a lot of good when you are out in the boonies. Most of us carry extra mounted spares, but still want the most rugged tires available. My problem is that LT tires are judged by puncture resistance...many off-road sites discuss their merits. But passenger tires are more likely to be reviewed by handling, speed ratings, temperature resistance, mileage, wet and dry traction etc. All important concepts, but not what I need. I guess I was hoping for some beta on performance, or advice from people that make/repair tires that can speak to the relative toughness of different models.
My best advice to you would be to choose a set of tires that will suit your everyday driving and the roads that you drive on, and get a road hazard warranty with them.
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