Sunny SN3800 tires.

[Freeman]

Hey everyone, its been a while but I have a question for you..

Has anyone ever heard of these or ever run them? They are very cheap on eBay($180.00 for 4) and shipping of $80.00 to anywhere in the U.S. I am in dire need of new tires but I dont want to purchase come cheap Chinese brand's that end up being duds. The set fits my wheels at 25/45/17.

Any opinions will be helpful, as I keep sliding on my current tires and I already smacked into a few snowbanks. No real damage to speak of yet though, thank God.

My estimated guess for total cost after I have them mounted, balanced, rotated, and a much needed alignment is around $380.00

Heres some more info, plus the link to them:
Brand / Model: SN3800
Condition: NEW -- Never Used
Quantity up for Bid: 4
Tread Wear: 280
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: ZR
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-NEW...#ht_2252wt_958

And lastly, a pic:

[Mike621]

I would suggest adjusting your driving style (read: don't drive like a ) and save your money for some half-decent tires. Rule of thumb: you get what you pay for.

[dcarrb]

Originally Posted by Freeman

I am in dire need of new tires but I dont want to purchase come cheap Chinese brand's that end up being duds

I'd bet my bottom dollar that these ARE Chinese.

You don't want a performance tread on snow. My advice: Buy some inexpensive all-season tires.

dcb

[Freeman]

Originally Posted by dcarrb

I'd bet my bottom dollar that these ARE Chinese.

You don't want a performance tread on snow. My advice: Buy some inexpensive all-season tires.

dcb

Everywhere I look tires are expensive. Very expensive. Oh and I don't doubt they aren't Chinese but money is tight(as always) and I don't think I can afford much else unless I get some used.. Any opinion on used tires?

Oh also, they claim to be "all-season" tires.

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by Freeman

Everywhere I look tires are expensive. Very expensive. Oh and I don't doubt they aren't Chinese but money is tight(as always) and I don't think I can afford much else unless I get some used.. Any opinion on used tires?

Oh also, they claim to be "all-season" tires.

Not to be a jerk, but I find you make generalized statements based upon opinion, not fact, and it is aggravating to read.

Owning a car costs money, especially an SvX. Get used to the concept. A set of good tires will run you about 4-500 for this car. Used tires are just that. Used and needing to be replaced sooner.

[Crazy_pilot]

I would not put those one my car, or any vehicle that someone I cared about was driving, if you paid me to do it. 4 patches of rubber are all that's keeping that 2-ton chunk of metal from becoming a missile. Bad idea.

[BoxerFanatic]

The US has increased tarriffs on imported tires, to try to protect the US Steel industry (steel belted radials...)

So all imported tires, even from American-name brands, are going up in price.

But I am not so sure I would trust a chinese knock-off tire. There is no guarantee that they are made well, and the tread design is a rip off of a Dunlop, or some other tire that I have seen before... I am just not remembering the particular one right now.

That tread design is not ideal for all season, anyway, there are few individual flexible block segments in the tread.

Sometimes used tires might not be a problem, if someone has taken OEM tires off of a car, and put on different wheels or tires, for instance... but it is very much a "buyer-beware" issue. Wear can be seen, but sometimes internal damage from being driven while flat, or other issues might not be seen.

Sales at tire retailers, new-old-stock (previous model tires that are still new in inventory, but retailers want to clear for new inventory...) and other deals are probably the best way to save money on tires that you can likely trust. Buy 3 get the 4th... etc...

Sometimes people buy liquidation new tires on e-bay or craigslist, or stuff like that... but again, buyer beware.

Learn how to read tire wear patterns. Learn what the symbols and codes mean for treadware and load ratings. Read reviews of what other people have experienced with the tires you are considering... (with a grain of salt... some people love everything, others are incurable curmudgeons, and review accordingly)

Otherwise go to a tire retailer that you trust, and see what kind of deal they can make.

Keep in mind. there are only a few square inches of rubber between your rear, and possible death, at highway speeds. Be prudent, but don't cheap-out.

[Green1995SVX]

Those tires are absolutely awful. I had an audi which was fitted with them (brand new) and they were so loud that I had to replace them before I could sell the car. Don't go there.

[shelfy]

but sunny is such a happy, confidence-inspiring name!

[Green1995SVX]

Originally Posted by shelfy

but sunny is such a happy, confidence-inspiring name!

Another useful post from Ken! TH!

[ZMan]

If you Google that tire you will see a number of favorable reviews. - Here's one of them - an STI no less! : http://www.redlineforums.com/forums/...-225-45-a.html

Also, if you check the sellers feedback on Ebay, you will see many happy buyers.

Next time I need tires i'm going to give them a try - Just for $hits!
Thanks for pointing them out.

[shelfy]

Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

Another useful post from Ken! TH!

boo at you!

[Freeman]

You all gave me something to think about and from here it looks like the cons outweigh the pros. Btw I understand the svx is not a cheap car and requires special attention but I'm in love with my car and couldn't drive anything else. I just hope I get this job I'm after so I can afford everything I want for her.

I saw the review from the sti owner and they say they look like lops but perform better. If I coult buy them just to try them I would but I think I'm following the advice from the pros here at our forum.

Thanks for the advice guys.

[LetItSnow]

I would put mad cash on those being Chinese, if solely for their being such a blatant copy of Dunlop's Sport series tires (I had the 5000s and 9000s on my Legacy). It's a nice thought to consider them all-season, but they'll only get you year-round use if you never see temperatures below, say, 40 degrees...

[Green1995SVX]

They're made by South China Tire and Rubber Company.