+1

Also, want to add that they're pretty good in the rain. I had never had a problem with them and we get about 2-3 months of rainy weather in central California. The Falken 452s we used to run seemed softer, probably more of a summer tire, but those were good too. They seemed to run out quicker, but again, probably because they were softer.

 

The Hankooks are a great performer overall for their price. I agree with the fact that they perform well in the rain. They're also pretty quiet.

 

Yokohama s drive is great tire but its so soft it only lasted 3 months on my car.. I would go with Hankooks or even a falken.

 

I like the Goodyear eagle GT. good traction all the time

 

I went with Yokohama advan s.4. bit noisey and not so good on grip. My previous tires GoodYear Eagle F1 was much better.

 

Are you sure your alignment was in spec? Something doesn't sound right...

 

I have the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires as well and feel it's the best bang for the buck. It's nothing close to a track tire but will work great with a mildly aggressive driver. I have never felt unsure with the grip especially in the rain, where I think it holds just the same as in dry roads. The high 540 tread rating is a great plus if you're on a budget and want to go for a long lasting tire. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and we get a decent mix of hot and wet weather. Only used these in the snow once and they held up well as a M&S tire.

I have also had the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires on a different car and they were less expensive and were great dry and wet tires.

Keep in mind, wet performance is just as important if you live were there is a good amount of rain.

 

DWSes are great tires but compared to other summers they leave a bit to be desired. I like them though.

 

I just bought Hankooks again for the rears a month ago (i think i had a little camber issue). A month later (this month) my fronts are done but they wore evenly. i just purchased the continental DWS for the front because of the longer tread rating and good reviews. they are a/s but z rated (i think). I loved my Hankook V12's but they only lasted a year (and my wife keeps complaining about buying tires) and i never even drove on them in under 40 degree temps here in Michigan (but thats expected of the life of a summer tire).

No complaints from the Hankooks tho. they did their job. great grip, traction in heat/rain, and they look good. my wheel set up is: front 225/40/19 & 255/35/19 rear for 03 sedan