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« on: September 06, 2005, 11:27:53 am »
Any comments on Goodyear Allegras. I've heard that they are manufactured only for Canadian Tire stores, but can't seem to find any info or ratings on them. They often come on sale, buy one get second half price, but I'm always hesitant in buying articles that are always on sale every two to three weeks at C.T.
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2005, 02:11:21 pm »
CT has tires on the back page of the flyer 50 weeks out of the year.  So it's no surprise that the Allegras are in there quite often.  That said, they're a "get what you pay for" tire.  They'll get you from A to B - but imo you'd be better off on a set of Uniroyal Tigerpaws or Dunlops...  both of those come up in the flyer, as well.  Starting around $100, as opposed to $50 for the Allegras.
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2005, 06:05:21 pm »
With the exception of a couple performance tires, Goodyears are junk.  If you're looking for good value, buy Kuhmo or Falken.
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2005, 08:32:27 pm »
So, this tire is nothing to sneeze at?   Cheesy
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2005, 11:14:45 am »
If your looking for very good all-seasons, Over the years I've had very good experiences with Dunlop Sport A2's, Yokohama Avids, Goodyear GT+4, Pirelli P6 Touring and Kumho. I realize that most of these tires are "premium", but I regard tires as one of the most important things on a vehicle. Its the only thing between you and the road.

When buying tires ensure you pruchase ones with the correct load and speed rating for your vehicle
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2005, 04:05:56 pm »
Quote from: gta_driver on September 08, 2005, 11:14:45 am
If your looking for very good all-seasons, Over the years I've had very good experiences with Dunlop Sport A2's, Yokohama Avids, Goodyear GT+4, Pirelli P6 Touring and Kumho. I realize that most of these tires are "premium", but I regard tires as one of the most important things on a vehicle. Its the only thing between you and the road.

When buying tires ensure you pruchase ones with the correct load and speed rating for your vehicle


The tires you've listed are probably some of the WORST all-season tires one can buy... They are made for mostly H speed rated applications with the minimal requirements for what might be considered light snow...

As far as the Allegra, it's a fantastic All Season tire...  Excellent life, comfortable ride, and it has a lot of sipes in the tread, which makes it pretty cabable in winter driving...  I think they are only S rated, so they aren't performance tires, but we are talking about all seasons after all...
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2007, 05:22:10 pm »
Anyone else has some experience with these Goodyear Allegra tires? Last post was 2 years ago and hopefully someone bought a set since then.

A friend is looking for replacement tires for her Taurus SE and I do like the thread of the Allegra. All season capabilities is far more important than "high" performance. She drives her car like a Taurus should be driven...  Grin 
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« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2007, 04:53:06 am »
Quote from: mrthompson on September 07, 2005, 08:32:27 pm
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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2007, 11:29:59 am »
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2007, 12:00:56 pm »
As far as the Allegra, it's a fantastic All Season tire... 

ya for the 1st 5000 km.  Tongue   The term "all season tire" should be banned.   Poke 
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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2007, 12:04:25 pm »
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« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2007, 01:40:25 pm »
Quote from: Benhaze on December 09, 2007, 05:22:10 pm
Anyone else has some experience with these Goodyear Allegra tires? Last post was 2 years ago and hopefully someone bought a set since then.

A friend is looking for replacement tires for her Taurus SE and I do like the thread of the Allegra. All season capabilities is far more important than "high" performance. She drives her car like a Taurus should be driven...  Grin 

Had them on the Wife's '02 Civic when the OE Firestones wore out after what seemed like 12 kms from the dealership.  We got more than 100k out of the Allegras.  For the price, mostly highway driving and not a whole lot of horrible winters (this IS S.Ontario after all), they did just fine. 
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2007, 03:46:40 pm »
they did just fine

Of course they did.  She's still alive I assume.  Bang

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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2007, 11:33:59 pm »
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2007, 08:20:44 pm »
Just put my second set of Allegra tires on my Civic. I tried Michellen X radials for two months and I just returned them to Costco for a full refund.  I went back to Crappy Tire and bought the Allegras.  I was really pleased with thier snow performance.
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« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2008, 06:14:21 pm »
I put a set of four on my CRV and yup got'um at CT. I like them. The run very true, are quiet and handle well. Having said all this, I'm not sure they are best tire for a Honda CRV but frankly I find it a challenge to find an "expert" in the tire business who knows what he is talking about!!
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