Probably within the next few months, I know I will have to buy some new tires. I have always been partial to Michelins but the 17's seem very pricey at $200 per. I went to Tires.com and they mentioned Nitto's and Falken's, Does anyone have any advice on these or any other replacment tires?

 

Nittos and Falkens will wear out faster, they are summer tires, aren't they? A Yokohama Avid is a nice all-season tire.

 

I just purchased the Falken Ziex 512s. The treadwear is 300, traction A, temp A. I was looking for a very good wet traction tire since I live in South Florida. Compared to the stock Potenzas they're a 100Xs better. The treadwear on the OEM tires were only 160 just a tad over half of what the Falken Ziexs are rated. I am happy with my decision. Got them at an excellent price too.

 

Buy the Falkens. Great wet/dry traction (those Potenzas are really hazardous), beefy directional thread, and you get to keep your ideal stock size (I'm talking 17" rims).
I'm very happy with them.

 

I have the cooper lifeliner sle's 225/50/17. they have been great in wet and dry weather, only cost 470 installed with taxes.

 

Im gonna be the opposite of everyone else and say, go with the michelins. I've had like 3 sets of these things, and they have yet to disappoint in any situation (I cant say for snow, as I live in FL). You do get what you pay for with tires, and I suggst you go with the pilot sport a/s. get 235/50/17 if you can, more lateral grip than the stock size.

 

I suggst you go with the pilot sport a/s. get 235/50/17 if you can, more lateral grip than the stock size. [/B][/QUOTE]

 

I would agree with E55AMG2. I recently put Kumho KH11's on mine, mainly because I plan to trade for a 2k4 this fall. Am happy with the Kumho's, but if I was going to have the car for awhile, I'd pop for the A/S's.

 

I planning to buy Kumho KH11...I was wondering, if can I put 235/50/17 on my stock '17 wheels?

Thanks.

 

Get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires if you can afford them. They made a big difference in cornering speed. Wet traction is also MUCH better than the stock Bridgestone tires were.

 

Not safely. Many will tell you that it's OK, but they're wrong and have been lucky. I wouldn't wat to be cruising in your car at 80 mph.

Bob

 

They have been lucky?????

Many maxima.org members have 235/45(50)/17 on their 17" OEM wheels and I have not hear even once that they've experiencing any kind of problems. Bobiam have you heard otherwise?

 

I am running Firestone Firehawk's 235/45/17 and had no problems when I had them on my stock wheels.

 

Yes, you can safely put 235/50/17's on stock 17" rims. They are safely rated for this size tire by the tire and rim assoc. Bobiam is incorrect.

 

Wherever you go buy the tire, ask the guy what rim widths the tire fits onto. Or, go to the company website and look it up. Michelin's fitment guides say that 235/50/17 fit w/o issues.

 

Reply from Bobiam.
I stand corrected. The original question regarded 235/50/17s. As long as the load rating is 93 or over, you're OK. The speedo error is minimal. I don't know about possible fender rubbing. Now, if you use 235/45/17s you are likely cheating. These are 7" wide rims adn the Mich Pilot Sport AS is designed for 7.5-9.0" rims. Th efollowing para is borrowed from Dunlop's website:
RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.

If the rim is too narrow, the flex point moves toward the shoulder area, creating heat buildup in the shoulder which reduces tire life and could result in failure.
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Even correct tires can have problems that can threaten your life. How 'bout them Firestones??? If you want to risk 235/45/17, have a ball, but don't say that you weren't warned.

Sorry for the original answer glitch. Better safe than sorry. Study before buying adn don't bother asking a dealer....

Bob

 

I have been questioning which tire to go with also. I currently have falken 502's right now. i just bought the falken axenis st112 from discounttiresdirect.com for $104 each. they aren't bad for the money and the new pair is supposed to last longer and are supposed to be quieter. they are supposed to be great in the rain too. worth a try for a $100