My car is a 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe and yesterday I got a flat tire to the point where it was destroyed so now because the car has 225/40/r19 which are virtually impossible to find in Fort Myers I have three scenarios

1) Replace the one tire for $300-400. This would be an immediate solution which would get me back on the road but the other tires all have 12k miles on them so will need to be replaced within a year probably and the new tire might cause slight pull. Tirerack.com has this for $260 + $20 shipping plus getting them put on. Open to ideas if you think this is the way to go

2) Replace back two tires. Self explanatory but might help since I have 225's in the front and 245's in the background. not sure

3) Replace all 4 tires. Obviously the most expensive option and with the Bridgestone Potenza re050a is such a pain to get that I am investigating other options. One tire place told me that in the same category and by price are

Michelin Sport AS: $357.99
Sumotomo HTRZ3: $233.99
Nito Envo: $252

I was planning on getting 4 new tires within a year but this flat has created a problem as I am now cruising around town with 290 HP on a doughnut

I have just talked to Infiniti and the tire places so far - thank you
in advance for your perspective/leads/deals etc.

Justin

 

Replace your rear 2 tires as a set for sure.

Have you looked into the Falken FK-452's? I have them on my car and they seem to work pretty well and they're dirt cheap. They're a very popular tire for our cars for those who don't want to put out all the cash for the Michilin PS2's(like $280 a tire).

I got 4 new Falkens on my car and it was only like around $620 installed when I ordered from Discount tire and brought them to a shop to have the tires mounted on my rims and balanced. That price was for plus sized tires in the front too(245/40/18) and the OEM rear size(245/45/18). I'm pretty happy with these tires soo far. They ride a whole lot smoother than my old Michilin tires and they're quieter. I may have sacrificed the tiniest bit of stability with this tire compared to the Michilins, but who really cares.. I'm just driving the car on the street and rarely push it to the limits in corners.

Your username would lead me to believe that you live in Florida... so I see no reason to buy an All Season tire.