Monroe wrote:

> Looking for a good tire for a 2001 Civic sedan for highway commuting
> in rural Alberta. I'd say 90% of my driving is along major highway
> arteries, 5% city, 5% gravel. The stock Firestones and replacement BFG
> T/A M80's didn't fare well in longevity. BFG's were worn down badly
> after just 43,000 km (surprising for a 130,000 km tire).. Looking for
> an excellent tire wet or dry with good longevity. Toyo Ultra's, Toyo
> Spectrum's, Yoko Avid, Bridgestone Turanza have been tossed out by
> locals. Local Kal Tire is pushing a Kal/Michelin Agility as well as
> some house brand premium TBC Grand Tour. Kal is also offering their
> house brand Superlite rims's as very good; this combined with a hub
> insert to assure proper fit. While I'm at it, not at all familiar with
> the pro/con, but how would moving from a 14 in (stock) to 15 in rim
> be? Lot's of questions . . . few answers at this end. Thanks for any
> and all.

What do you mean those tires were "tossed out" by locals? Do they not
carry them, or did they discourage them? As far as the Bridgestone
Turanza goes, there are a few different Turanza lines, with the LS line
being rated as one of the best all-season tires currently in production.