Hey guys. I just bought some 98 SE rims for my 90 GXE. I bought only the rims, and now Im shopping for tires. I have heard that I have to use 215/55/16 instead of 225/55/16, so thats what I'll be using (215). Well my question is, what are the best tires (bang for your buck).

I am in Los Angeles, so there is not much rain. I want a basically full dry traction tire. In the winter, I dont mind putting back on my stock rims.

I have been leaning towards Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 ($350 for 4 $88/each, from tirerrack.com) or
Nitto NT 450 ($371 for 4, $92/each, from discounttiredirect.com)
Prices include road hazard warranty.

Has anyone had experience with these tires?? And I prefer to buy them locally instead of online, so I can get them rotated/balanced every 6k miles, and if I ever get a flat take it in to get it repaired. How does it work with these online tire sellers?? I called around here in LA, and have been quoted around $100+/each for those tires..thats why Ive turned to looking online..
All advice appreciated..

 

Stock is 215/55/15 and plus zero is 225/50/16
I've been running 225/50/16 since I got the car. I have Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S. They have excellent traction in all weather conditions. My only gripe is the soft sidewall. Nice ride but less responsive, well at least not as reponsive as i'd like.

 

You want best bang for your buck. Go with the Kumhos. Continental makes great tires too. Get the Contitrack Extreme if you have a few extra bucks

 

You don't want to put those on your car. You want to sell them to me.

 

I have the typical dealer replacement Continetal Conti Tour Contact and they are not a good handling tire. I'm definately getting rid of them.

 

I have used kumho before and had a bad experiance (don't ask ) the best tire i have found for grip is the cooper zion line there awsome!