Originally posted by AccordSleeper
generic brand tires would only be good for a beater car or when selling car, but i'd rather have a name brand for my performance tires.
Exactly.
Kingseth, I also live in NY, and have a total of $800 invested in tires...I have a used set of Blizzak MZ-02's (200 bucks, used only 6k miles) and new Potenza S-03's. To say that the MZ-02's provide an extra level of confidence and fun in the winter is a definite understatement...I feel as if I can go through anything with these tires, and I have. The S-03's are absolutely incredible, as the level of every single performance charachteristic increases dramatically compared to the stock Michelins. I cannot believe how well they handle, corner, brake, and accelerate...not even mentioning their road feel and their relatively good comfort. Of course it all depends on your budget, but I would suggest investing in some good tires before you invest in anything else for your car, unless you just wanna make it look good...tires make an incredible difference in the vehicle's dynamics and charachteristics.