Just found out that the RT43 is getting a mail-in rebate of $35 but not the Evertrek.
Now it is really a no-brainer.

Since I did not pick the tires up yet (online order), I will just return and buy the tires on the spot.
Why throw away good money?

 

I see that the Evertrek is also sold at Walmart.com.
The main gripe seems to be winter driving (I have dedicated winter tires) and easy wear.
Maybe it will be RT43 afterall.

 

I'd suggest going with the one you KNOW has good ratings, especially since you won't be dependent on them for winter driving.

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Tire Details - Discount Tire Direct

not sure if they ship to Canada

 

With the current conversion rate, both TireRack and Discount Tires are more expensive, even without shipping.

 

I just ordered 5 Pirelli Scorpion Verde Plus in 235/55/R18 for $214 CAD per tire. Go big or go home

 

I am cheap

 

My wife has General Altimax Arctics on her Prius wagon right now. Amazing tires. I was going to get the RT43's for my Rav but they were out of stock in my size so I spent a little more and got the Continental PureContact Ecoplus which I can't even believe how good they are in snow and how quiet they are. My friend just put the RT43 on her Forester as per my recommendation. They are excellent as well. The only gripe that I have about them is that they are a bit more bouncy than my contis. Equally as good in snow though. Very nice choices.

 

My wife has General Altimax Arctics on her Prius wagon right now. Amazing tires. I was going to get the RT43's for my Rav but they were out of stock in my size so I spent a little more and got the Continental PureContact Ecoplus which I can't even believe how good they are in snow and how quiet they are.



DITTO on the Contis ! good in rain and very grippy !:smile

 

I ordered the RT43 from Canadian Tire after all. I am suspecting the prices might jump once the old stock is over. The Canadian dollar has not been doing great lately.

For the price, I don't mind the tires being a little bouncy. I guess increasing tire pressure by a few PSI would be fine.

The Yokohama Geolanders G91 lasted only 35K miles. The last 5K miles were painful to the ears.

 

I just placed an order awhile ago. Is the mail in rebate still available?

 

I recently bought an Evertrek GT 195/65R15 on sale (105cdn/pc) at CTC. Very happy with them. Excellent quiet smooth ride, excellent road grip and cornering. Sooner or later, I'm now a General fan !