First post... bring it on

Looking for some advice on tires... Need to replace the OEM tires prior to winter... definitely don't want to go with OEM tires again... they suck! Looking for a sporty all season tire... thinking about Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Pirelli PZero Nero MS, amongst others. Did a search for these tires on the forums and didn't find much. The Goodyear is brand new so I doubt anybody has experience with them but was looking for insight on the Michelin and Pirelli.

Also had a question on tire size... the car currently has 215/55-17 which is a hard size to find... was looking at upgrading to 225/50-17 or 235/50-17 however I would like to keep the outside diameter roughly the same to avoid speedometer problems. In addition I was wondering if there are any clearance issues on the front at full lock with the 225/50-17 or 235/50-17.

Thanks for helping a NOOB

 

i say Toyo T1R or Michelin Sport PS2's

 

dunlop sport maxx is a good tire...

the toyo t1r is nice...as is the BFG KDW...

 

How do Bridgestone Potenza RE960 Pole Position compare to these?

 

Guess I expected the usual hazing ritual like most other forums I've visited!

Thanks for the recommendations... I appreciate the help!

Does anyone know if the 235/50-17 will have clearance issues on the front at full steering lock?

 

I went with 245/35-19 and 255/40-19 when I changed from the OEM tires. Went with Falken FK-452. Much better then the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. They were noisy and wore quickly.

 

Bridgestone RE960's are hands down the best performing all season tire out there, and they're cheaper than michelins by far.
-GP-

 

235/50-17 should fit fine. I am running that size with avon 550 m&s.

 

Do you have the sedan or coupe? Rear wheel or all wheel drive? I've got a rear wheel drive sedan.

 

Jumping in on the tire questions... Will 245/40R18's fit on a 2005 G35x (Sedan) with 18x8 (38mm offset) wheels? I see alot of people suggesting 235/45 R18. Will the tires clear the inner control arm with a 38mm offset?

Thanks for the answers in advance...

 

I typically run all seasons in the winter and summers in the summer on the stock 18" rims.

I *just* (as in today) put a set of Goodyear F1 All Seasons in 245/40R18, 245/45R18 on my '03 6MT coupe after reviewing the Tirerack.com test of Bridgestone RE960AS PP, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S & Pirelli PZero Nero M&S.

Living in the Seattle area, my main emphasis is wet performance and also performance in light snow.

Previously, I ran some Continental ContiExtremeContacts in the same sizes and while (according to the tests) they are not as good as the tires in this test, I was still pretty happy with them as my winter tire.

Note that at the end of the test page there is a link for the raw data "View Test Result Charts" and that if you poke around, you can use them to compare to other tires that are listed in other tests. For example, I was able to compare the numbers to the Contis because they had a review that included the Contis which in turn had the results chart.

Also keep in mind that while useful, the Survey Results and the Reviews are based on subjective user results, not any sort of controlled test.

Sorry, no feedback on the Goodyears yet. Ironically, I told myself in the past I'd never buy another Goodyear tire, but the tests suggested it was the best tire for my use. Time will tell.

-john

 

i dont like toyo t1r i have them right now on my 05 coupe! they got better after my tread was about 50% ahhaha! i wouldnt get it again though cuz i dont like the sidewalls! they are thinner than the bridgestones and i think the bridgestones grip better too!

 

Just pickup a set of Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge 225/55R17 to replace the OEM 215/55/R17 RSA on my 05 G35X.

Quieter ride, better steering response and improved traction. Went with the 225 for a slightly wider contact patch, to fill the wheel wells a bit more, and better highway mileage. The 225s are less expensive and more common than the odd ball 215s.
Right now you get a Goodyear $40 cash card for purchasing a set of these tires.

 

I ran RE910s on a previous car and was very happy with them. G009s are very similar and if I were in the market I'd go with those or the 960s. All that said, if you get any snow where you are, and I assume you do, get some real winter tires. My 910's were terrible in the snow, as are my current Toyo TPTs. BS Blizzaks are going on as soon as I see the white stuff.

 

i have a rear drive sedan. i just put 4 new Kumho Ecsta ASX in the 225/50/17 size on to replace to stock Turanza EL42's. no problems with clearance or steering at lock.