So I'm in need of a new set of summer tires for my sedan, mine right now are PAST the wear bars but still managed to pass inspection


I'm looking for a set of tires that will last, but still provides good traction. I'm not going to be tracking the car, and if I do it will be maybe once. I have Falken FK452s now, that have lasted two summers (roughly 10k miles). They're feathered in the rear quite a bit, so I should probably get a camber kit to correct it, but that's another problem. i like them, but I just want something that is going to last longer, and not be $400 a pop.

I need 245/40/19, and I'm looking at INVOs, and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Anyone have any experience in terms of tread life on these? Or any ideas for longer lasting ones?

 

Rotate, rotate, rotate. I have Falkens also and they need to be rotated every 3,000 miles. BF Goodrich makes a good tire but the Falkens are the best looking IMO. The Falkens should last you around 25,000 miles if you rotate them every 3,000 and if you aren't burning them up. Camber kit will help considerably if you want the most miles out of your expensive tires. Without the camber kit your tire mileage will be cut about in half.

 

Then you should read this. I know it's a lot to read, but it's a good article.

 

read what?

 

Wow! I'm an idiot
I hit copy on the address bar, then never pasted it into my post Derrrrr...
Here's the link:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

 

heh no problem I've read parts of that, going to read some more thanks for the link

 

KUMHO KU27/Ecsta LX Platinum tread wear life of 600. A good touring tire, not a soft tire so not as good for the track or hard cornering.

 

your driving techniques is the key to keep the tires last long

as far as it comes to the brand.......I ran Toyos previously on my Coupe and usually my rears would need to be changed at around 20-25k or so, and the wear would be uneven due to the camber.

Vredestein tho lasted me for 15k more then that and the wear is surprisingly EVEN

so you can try those cuz I'm very impressed with the life, traction and wear of those tires.

 

got a set of the dunlop sport maxx...great tires!

 

I've got Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports on my car and they've been great. I expect about 25K miles out of them (3-4 summers).

 

Im lookin for a new set as well. I had neogens in the rear and nexen 3000s in the front but neogens are pricey

 

How many feet in dry and wet braking are you willing to give up?
How much reduction in peak G handling will you accept?

 

I purchased a pair of Hankook Ventus V4s for my rears at $92 a piece (17s). No complaints so far, and quiet as a church mouse. Treadwear is over 400 which of course is subjective to the manufacturer. If I get over 12,000 miles before the middle treads wear out I'll be happy.

 

i got 20,000 Miles out of REO50A's...so meh.... I really want to try the Hankooks after i read that article last month!

 

check out Nitto NeoGen. i had them on my old set and were awesome. specifically made for lowered vehicles.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index.tire.neogen