So i'm in need for some new tires for my 2003 G35 sedan.

Any recommendations??
What do you guys think i should primarily look for?

I have a winter pair, but i need something for the summer time. Possibily All-Season tires for the summers???

I don't want to break the bank either.... Don't want to spend more than $1000 CDN.

Any input would be much appreciated.

 

Forget all-season if you already have Winters... best summer tire for stock or modified, G35 or G20, 2003 or 1983, makes no difference: Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3.

 

Falken fk452's

 

michelin pilot sport a/s

 

Good summer tire.

 

Toyo T1-R

 

if you are looking at not breaking the bank, the kuhmo ecsta spt is a good choice along with general exclaim uhp. if you are stock, then you have the 17" stockers. your limit being no more than a 1000, you can get some good quality rubber. its a tossup between getting a softer compound tire that may not last you as long, or a harder compound with a higher thread wear rating, at least 300+. check tire rack and their reviews, very comprehensive and you will find something there.

 

Thanks a lot guys for the good info...

Yeah i'm looking for tires that last me at least 3-4 years. Then i'll rid of my car for a newer model....

 

I have Yokohama WS4's, they have good handling (.92g's in Tire Rack testing) and a 400 tread wear rating and are all season. You'll be hard pressed to find another combination like that. All this for around $150 a tire.

 

What do you guys think about Yokohama AVID V4S??

Came recommended by Tirerack...

I was comparing it to the Michelin MXV4s.

Any arguments for/against??

 

Ya the michelin primacy mxv4 is rated pretty high, and i am in the market aswell for new tires. But the mxv4 really aint much of a looker. I'm still deciding between the MXV4 or bridgestone surenity pole or the Goodyear tripletred (even though its a passager all season, it got extremely high ratings).

 

Check out Michelin Hydroedge. I bought a set for about $160 each. You did not mention which size. These ranked #2 in category on tirerack. These were 225/55 17 from Sam's. If you drive in snow and rain these are great.

I don't think the speed rating match the cars speed though. I've honestly only exceeded 150 in one car one time (and a couple of times on a bike )

 

If you live close to the US border, get a set of Goodyear ResponsEdge in the US for a good chunk of change under $1000 from a Discount Tire chain store.
For some reason they are 32% cheaper in the US. Those rip-off Canadian retailers. Well worth a trip for the money saved and you get to cruise your G on new shoes on the way back.

 

"Speed ratings" for tires have more implications than just what speed a tire can be subjected to. The speed rating is also associated with particular charateristics such as stiffness, spring rates, etc. In this sense, the tire is an integral part of the car's suspension design, and design engineers pick a tire with a certain speed rating and tune those characteristics with other suspension components (shocks, springs, weight, etc.). So best to stick with the manufacturer's recommended speed rating, even if you rarely intend to go 150 mph

 

You no doubt may be right, but the fact is not many of us that are not scientists will be able to tell the difference outside of a lab.

I disagree about spring stiffness. Z + rated tires are mounted on all different types of cars from the factory due to the speed they can obtain. Those that are cushy and those that are not. They are also mounted on light cars and heavy cars. There are load ratings that are used to factor in weight.