Just purchased Barcelona Red 2007 Package # 5

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  1. tom28422

    tom28422 New Member

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    Hi there, I've just purchased a 2007 Touring Barcelona Red/Bisque Cloth, 22,500 miles, Package # 5 with Tint, and XM.

    Got a great deal I think, $6000 under what a new 2008 Touring would be if I could get one.

    Unfortunately the tires (Bridgestone Turranzas)need replacing very soon. I've just found out how limited the options are in the P195/55R16 Tire size. Looks like I will go with the Michelin Primacey from what I have read so far.

    Anyone here have the same problem with OEM Bridgestones? Also has anyone some thoughts about the Michelins or any other tire in this size?

    Thanks again,

    Tom
     
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    browercreed New Member

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    Gosh, how many miles did the car have on those tires? I have a new one ordered
    just like yours, so tires will be an issue for me as well. My husband always buys
    michelin and they last a very long time. He buys them online and gets a better
    price even with shipping than he can get locally.
     
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    browercreed New Member

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    Sorry about that question on the mileage - didn't see it when i read it at first. On the
    michelins we got for our two cars we got about 70,000 on one we just traded in but it
    wasn't a touring. I may wish this new one on it's way wasn't a touring since they just don't last as long - according to my husband.