Futura Challenger GTH

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Pepboys

Strengths:
Nothing that you couldn't get in another tire of comparable price. You'd be better off spending a little more for a better tire.

Weaknesses:
You name it. It's a weakness.

Summary:
These tires are the worst tires ever. I have no control in the snow. Because of these tires, two weeks ago, I smashed up the front end of my car. I slid into a guard rail when making a right-hand turn at 5 mph in the snow.

In fact last night I was driving around and there was a little left over slush on the roads. When I drove through it my tires immediately started sliding Don't buy these tires at all unless you want to be in an accident.

Price Paid:  $300.00 from Pep Boys

Strengths:
haven't found any yet

Weaknesses:
From composition to handling

Summary:
These tires absoultely suck! I have a company car and Pep Boys installed a set of these tires on my car after calling my lease plan company. They authorized the installation.
I would not put these tries on a lawn tractor!! They are rough riding, slide in the rain and I dread winder driving as I am sure they will be very rough.

DO NOT PURCHASE THESE TIRES!!!

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 Infiniti i30

Strengths:
None really

Weaknesses:
handling

Summary:
I hate these tires the worst on the market because of them i had an accident when i was making a 25mph turn!

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Dealer installed

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1999

Strengths:
Good handling in most weather conditions when relatively new.

Weaknesses:
Very noisey, quick wearing, hydroplanes

Summary:
These tires were installed as a part of the deal when I purchased my used 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. An alignment was done as well. I don't know what the dealer paid for the tires but he obviously wanted to spend the least amount possible to increase his profits. (Pep-Boys lists them for about $220/set) I have put 32,000 miles on the tires and really have no complaints in the handling department. I had a near-miss at about 50 mph when I had about 30,000 on the tires and they held on when another tire may have let go - so I can't bad-mouth them too much! I live in Northeast Texas and our weather conditions are very mild. I have had to drive in lots of sudden down-pours and for the first 10,000 miles hydroplaning was not a problem but became quite scary around 15,000. It's very noticeable when I have the cruise control set and hit standing water spots on the highway. We do have some icy conditions here in the winter but I haven't noticed any real problems with the tires - it's the heavy, powerful, rear-wheel drive Mark VIII that's the porblem in those conditions! The main problem I have with the tires is how much road noise is transmitted into the interior - it's extremely loud at all speeds. Also, I have always kept the proper air pressure and rotated at regular intervals but they did not make the 50,000 mile claim. They are completely worn out at 32,000 miles. But hey, for the price they are a good handling 30,000 performance tire.

Price Paid:  $60.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1990

Strengths:
Great grip in dry conditions; better than average grip in the rain....pretty good value for the money......offer good handling characteristics (turn in, etc)......low tread noise......

Weaknesses:
VERY POOR GRIP IN THE SNOW.....THE WORST THAT I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!

Summary:
If you live in an area that is not affected by snow, then this is a great tire......good value, excellent performance.....low tread noise....

Even though I dislike Goodyear Tires, the Aquatred, GT II, and GT+4 offer much better traction in the snow.....I'm surprised too, because other "regular" / non performance Futura tires perform flawlessly in the snow.......and this performance tire is supposedly a "4 seasons" tire....

Similar Products Used:
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