2005 6mt g35 sedan. Not planning on going in the snow, but it does rain a fair amount in the winter (nor cal).

There's 18 inch 235/45's on there now. What's the best tire if my main concern is longevity and ride comfort?

 

What kind of tire are you looking at getting? I am assuming an all season?

I have the continental dws's on my sedan and have absolutely no complaints. Tires have about 15k miles on them and are sitting at 8-9/32nds. I would recommend that if that's something you might be looking at...

 

How do you like driving on marshmallows? DWS are not deserving of a "performance" badge with those soft sidewalls. Worst tires ive ever owned, might as well put your stock suspension on with those tires.

 

Since you are looking for comfort and longevity there are plenty of All season tires out there now days. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S i recommend.

 

Yes. Everything you want to know can be found on www.google.com

 

wait a minute,
Herbbie Hablib,

did you say the continental ExtremeContact DWS tires have soft side wall?

the reviews say it's pretty good.

 

There are a bunch of people bitching about the sidewalls. IMO no reason for a "EXTREME performance" ZR tire to have such soft side walls. I was running 42 psi and they still felt like crap.

 

TireRack.com has them for just over $1,000 for a set. You will have to pay shipping (about $60) and fees on top of that (I think it was $4 per tire environmental charge). You might be able to find them cheaper somewhere else, but that's just the site I looked at. I've been mounting/balancing my own tires for about 5 years and TireRack may not always be the cheapest, but they are consistently low and I've always received prompt delivery.

Also, if you don't know how to mount rubbers (read as 'don't have proper mount and balance machines'), then don't attempt it. You will need to take them to a local tire shop and have them mount/balance them for you. That will probably run you around $60-$75.

 

I would definitely read lots of reviews on tirerack.com. I just put Bridgestone RE970AS tires on my sedan and love them -- they handle very well in the dry and are a fantastic rain tire. They're also less expensive than the Michelin Pilots Sports, compare pricing on Tirerack. If you buy the tires at a local shop, they will mount and balance them for you, if you order online you can have them sent to a local recommended shop for that service. Hope this helps.

 

I would go to tirerack.com or discounttires.com/ and search for tire size. I would look for all season since you said you'll be driving a fair amount in winter.

http://discounttires.com/list.php?si...resize#results

 

I am personally running Achille front and Lexani in the back on my 19'' rays. I bought them BRAND NEW off www.onlinetires.com. A whole set shipped to Kansas for $397. Yes, four tires for $397! Don't have to pay shipping if you are local.

The cheapest tire I found online or in town was $200+ each. I'm fully satisfied with their shipping and product.

I hope this helps!

 

For an affordable all-season option I think the DWS is a decent choice. Lots of our customers have purchased these and been more than satisfied.

 

I have been running the Sumitomo HTR Z-III and I'm very happy with them. Good price, great grip, and a fairly comfortable ride. I've got about 15000 miles on mine and they are just coming due for replacment. Not super sticky in the rain but very driveable. Snow is not an option however, although thats pretty true for this car regardless of tire choice.

 

Just 15k and its already due for replacement? I was expecting atleast 25k-30k of its life.

 

I've been running the Conti DWS for the last 6 months and am very pleased with them on my factory 17's. If you have no need for snow traction, then look for the Conti DW Summer Performance tire. When I get my 19's I'll be picking up a set for sure!

There's usually a Tire Rack rep floating around the forum somewhere- I think his name is Neil? Might have to go into the Tech area to find him, though.