The tire is rather pricey, but in my opinion, you shouldn't try to save money on rubber. After purchasing a vehicle for my own use, I made the snap decision to go out and purchase some new tires as soon as possible to replace the old, worn ones that came with the vehicle. I decided to purchase a particular model of the VikingContact 7 and traveled for three weeks while trying to figure it out. A secure and reliable grip at any speed and on any road. The car is turning as smoothly as if it were standing on rails, and the braking is really good. I couldn't be happier with my decision!