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#811
On the sport a/s side, the Envigor would be a great Jack of all trades way to go. Decent wear and a/s ability (being an X helps), and handles well during the summer months. I'd also look at Conti's DWS. Those have been a G pleaser, especially in the winter, for quite some time. For a touring tire Michelins Primacy MXV4 does an excellent job across the board.
#813
#814
Hello Nick. Have a question, this will be my first G so I'm pretty newb at the G culture.
Have the 19 inch Rays coupe wheels. I know they're staggered and it would be best to run something close to 225/40 in the front and 245/40 in the back.
But what about trying to run the same tire size all around?
Have the 19 inch Rays coupe wheels. I know they're staggered and it would be best to run something close to 225/40 in the front and 245/40 in the back.
But what about trying to run the same tire size all around?
#815
There are those who run the same size all around, however, many also have stability control/VDC issues when doing so. I've seen lots of threads here and at My350Z.com about VDC problems when running a square set up on a coupe. Probably not the best idea to risk it for what small reward in being able to rotate you'll get.
#817
Neal and anyone else with experience,
Reviews of UHP All Season tires are varied,with no snow testing or simply out of date with new designs on the market. Three tires for 225/55/17 are in the running: Conti DWS, GY F1 Asymmetric A/S, and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 A/S. Infiniti reviewers on TIRERACK are mixed on the DWS, some people complaining greatly of the soft sidewall, poor highway tracking and a terrible marriage to the AWD system. GY may be a great all-rounder with less to offer in snow and ice. Michelin is untried, though the reputation is excellent.
THOUGHTS?
Reviews of UHP All Season tires are varied,with no snow testing or simply out of date with new designs on the market. Three tires for 225/55/17 are in the running: Conti DWS, GY F1 Asymmetric A/S, and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 A/S. Infiniti reviewers on TIRERACK are mixed on the DWS, some people complaining greatly of the soft sidewall, poor highway tracking and a terrible marriage to the AWD system. GY may be a great all-rounder with less to offer in snow and ice. Michelin is untried, though the reputation is excellent.
THOUGHTS?
#818
Neal and anyone else with experience,
Reviews of UHP All Season tires are varied,with no snow testing or simply out of date with new designs on the market. Three tires for 225/55/17 are in the running: Conti DWS, GY F1 Asymmetric A/S, and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 A/S. Infiniti reviewers on TIRERACK are mixed on the DWS, some people complaining greatly of the soft sidewall, poor highway tracking and a terrible marriage to the AWD system. GY may be a great all-rounder with less to offer in snow and ice. Michelin is untried, though the reputation is excellent.
THOUGHTS?
Reviews of UHP All Season tires are varied,with no snow testing or simply out of date with new designs on the market. Three tires for 225/55/17 are in the running: Conti DWS, GY F1 Asymmetric A/S, and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 A/S. Infiniti reviewers on TIRERACK are mixed on the DWS, some people complaining greatly of the soft sidewall, poor highway tracking and a terrible marriage to the AWD system. GY may be a great all-rounder with less to offer in snow and ice. Michelin is untried, though the reputation is excellent.
THOUGHTS?
#819
Thanks, Neal. I understand the conti's added value in winter months,though, I guess I'm more concerned about the other 7-8 months that I'm more apt to push the tire on dry or wet. The AS tire is already a compromise, but the fact that winter driving for me (in the the northeast) tends to be on plowed and treated roadways has me bias toward an excellent performing tire on dry, wet and cold surfaces, rather than ice and snow. Still, I'm always aware that good performance is most needed in poor driving conditions or when you REALLY NEED TO STOP!
Again, thanks for the input.
Again, thanks for the input.
#825