OHTSU NH60 Negotiator Tires

[Tomcat360]

Hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has heard of Negotiator Tires? I just had these tires newly installed on my Elantra, but couldn't find any info on them on the net. The side wall says OHTSU NH60 Negotiator and all the other info. All I know is that both the tread wear/traction and temperature ratings are "A's" and that the speed rating is 87. I know that by that they are overall good all-season tires, but are they actually that reliable, since there is little info on them.

I'd appreciate if anyone could shed some light on that. Thanks.

[STVA]

I don't know the brand, but speed rating is a letter, 87 is the load index. OEM tires are 88H. You do not want anything less than this, as the handling of your car suffers. If your tires are T rated, this is less than H (I know, not logical). Please check out the below link.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35

I found this out the hard way by buying underrated tires. I've since then bought some 88V.

[Cypher]

Sounds like a no-name China brand. I'm sorry for your purchase. You get what you pay for.

[Pete03GLS]

wow... id b careful... never heard of those either.

[Tomcat360]

I don't know the brand, but speed rating is a letter, 87 is the load index. OEM tires are 88H. You do not want anything less than this, as the handling of your car suffers. If your tires are T rated, this is less than H (I know, not logical). Please check out the below link.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35

I found this out the hard way by buying underrated tires. I've since then bought some 88V.

Thanks, the tires are 87H, hmm...well they handle and feel alright. They haven't given me any problems so far. Payed $248 for them. Used to have Khumo Touring tires, but were worn out. lol. I'm only 34lbs less the the OEM tire rating, hopefully it's not troublesome.

Here are my tires' stats:
Size:
P195/60R15
Tread wear:
300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Load Index: 87 (1,201 lbs), OEM=88 (1,235 lbs)
Speed Rating: H (130 mph)

[Tomcat360]

I found some in info on them, finally, lol. Haven't been on so here you go...
OHTSU brand of tires are made by P.T. Sumi Rubber Indonesia, a subsidary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., Japan. This is the same manufacturer that produces Dunlop, Falken, and Goodyear tires...

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Knockoff Sumitomo's... that's not a good thing. I think I'll stick to good tires.