Goodyear Allegra

[bobbyboucher]

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.

Thanks

[Demosthenes X]

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.

[johngenx]

With the exception of a couple performance tires, Goodyears are junk.  If you're looking for good value, buy Kuhmo or Falken.

[Fritz]

I live in the Colorado rocky mountains.  Goodyear Allegra, which is a Sam's Club exclusive, has many zig-zag sipes for an all-season tire.  I wouldn't buy this tire for California or Florida, but it gives you the best snow and ice grip of any tire (2009) without going to a dedicated winter tire. I've owned 5 sets of these.  Let me know if you find an all-season tire with more zig zag sipes.