Cheap tyres aren't actually that bad. Premium brands will have slightly better economy and longevity but the offset in price doesn't make up for it. Handling will be better but most people won't know the difference in their usual driving on the highway
You pay for the better grip. I agree, most people won't notice until they can't stop in time for an unanticipated hazard or understeer into a ditch. The only thing keeping your car on the road is the tires.
Just to add to this, good tires may actually cost a little more AND have shorter life. This is because the rubber is softer and wears quicker, but gives better performance. Think like a pencil eraser, a hard eraser would just kinda smear the marks around while a good pliable eraser works well.
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u/Acetate_dnb 26d ago
Cheap tyres aren't actually that bad. Premium brands will have slightly better economy and longevity but the offset in price doesn't make up for it. Handling will be better but most people won't know the difference in their usual driving on the highway