Whats the best performance tires that I can get for sizes: 225/50-17 ??? Did a search
Whats the best performance tires that I can get for sizes: 225/50-17 ??? Did a search
but looked at too many threads & couldnt find answer to my question.
Now for those who can help I just need these basically for spring & summer use-- I have winter rims & tires so dont need all-season:
I checked out tirerack for these size but only 6 tires came up & I for sure dont want the: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 again!!!
Now for those who can help I just need these basically for spring & summer use-- I have winter rims & tires so dont need all-season:
I checked out tirerack for these size but only 6 tires came up & I for sure dont want the: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 again!!!
Originally posted by y2kse
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. They're simply the best tire available in 225/50R17 regardless of spring/summer or all season use.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. They're simply the best tire available in 225/50R17 regardless of spring/summer or all season use.
Re: Whats the best performance tires that I can get for sizes: 225/50-17 ??? Did a search
Originally posted by K Pazzo 6
but looked at too many threads & couldnt find answer to my question.
Now for those who can help I just need these basically for spring & summer use-- I have winter rims & tires so dont need all-season:
I checked out tirerack for these size but only 6 tires came up & I for sure dont want the: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 again!!!
but looked at too many threads & couldnt find answer to my question.
Now for those who can help I just need these basically for spring & summer use-- I have winter rims & tires so dont need all-season:
I checked out tirerack for these size but only 6 tires came up & I for sure dont want the: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 again!!!
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From: City of the Fallen Angel, CA
Re: Re: Whats the best performance tires that I can get for sizes: 225/50-17 ??? Did a search
Originally posted by nissanmaximas
Im rollin on NITTO NT-450's and i have no complaints about them.
Im rollin on NITTO NT-450's and i have no complaints about them.
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From: City of the Fallen Angel, CA
Originally posted by Max_Gator
My typical reply to this thread -
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. They ain't cheap but the tires are just fantastic - especially in the rain.
My typical reply to this thread -
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. They ain't cheap but the tires are just fantastic - especially in the rain.
A lot of it has to do with the climate you live in. If you're in a typically dry climate (as I am here in Los Angeles), you're probably just fine purchasing the Nitto 450s. If you're in Bangor, Maine, or Seattle, Washington, however . . .
I run the 450s on my car, good tires for the money. I think I will go to the 235/45/17 size next, yes I know the size deal, many have done it with no problems. I will make that decision at that time, the michelins are a great tire, very $$$$ though!!
pilot A/S from Costco
here is the price breakdown of this tire in 225 and 235 /50/17 sizes
225/50/17
$199.99/tires
$ 10.00 mounting & balance/tire
$209.99/tire + tax
235/50/17
$201.99/tire
$ 10.00 mounting & balance/tire
$211.99 / tire + tax
and.. and they have $60 off on any 4 of michelin's
sounds like a very good deal.
225/50/17
$199.99/tires
$ 10.00 mounting & balance/tire
$209.99/tire + tax
235/50/17
$201.99/tire
$ 10.00 mounting & balance/tire
$211.99 / tire + tax
and.. and they have $60 off on any 4 of michelin's
sounds like a very good deal.
thanks for the responses...so basically only nitto & pilot are the best for this size....
One More Question: Is 225/50-17 the only size tires I can use for OEM 17" rims??? If not, what other sizes can I use so I can look into that? Also if I use a different size, that wont mess anything up would it? thanks in advance
One More Question: Is 225/50-17 the only size tires I can use for OEM 17" rims??? If not, what other sizes can I use so I can look into that? Also if I use a different size, that wont mess anything up would it? thanks in advance
Originally posted by Max_Gator
The pilot 225s are wider than the bridgestones. I believe that the there are 2 versions of the re-92 225s and we run one that is a bit narrower.
The pilot 225s are wider than the bridgestones. I believe that the there are 2 versions of the re-92 225s and we run one that is a bit narrower.
For those of you with 2k/2k1s thinking about going wider for better traction, the 225/17 pilot sports really provide excellent dry traction. There is no need to go to wider pilots.
I can only chirp the 1 - 2 shift on dry pavement occasionally and I need to bang the shift perfectly at redline (some pavements are easier of course). And I just ran a 14.76 with a 2.175 60'
I can only chirp the 1 - 2 shift on dry pavement occasionally and I need to bang the shift perfectly at redline (some pavements are easier of course). And I just ran a 14.76 with a 2.175 60'
Will the 235/45/17 fit the original 7 X 17 rim ? Tirerack would not recommened but Discount Tires said it's OK ? Need help to clarify ?
Thanks
Kevin
Thanks
Kevin
Originally posted by Cutlr7
I run the 450s on my car, good tires for the money. I think I will go to the 235/45/17 size next, yes I know the size deal, many have done it with no problems. I will make that decision at that time, the michelins are a great tire, very $$$$ though!!
I run the 450s on my car, good tires for the money. I think I will go to the 235/45/17 size next, yes I know the size deal, many have done it with no problems. I will make that decision at that time, the michelins are a great tire, very $$$$ though!!
Originally posted by ktran
Will the 235/45/17 fit the original 7 X 17 rim ? Tirerack would not recommened but Discount Tires said it's OK ? Need help to clarify ?
Thanks
Kevin
Will the 235/45/17 fit the original 7 X 17 rim ? Tirerack would not recommened but Discount Tires said it's OK ? Need help to clarify ?
Thanks
Kevin
Just kidding. You've hit upon a subject that can bring blood to a boil on this forum real fast. I wont be an a** and tell you to do a serach, I'll just give you the answer.
Theorectically a 235 width tire can fit on the OEM 7" wide wheel, but DONT DO IT! Its unsafe, that why tirerack.com and any sane tire manufacturer warn against it. Some people have done it and they say its fine, but look at all the unsafe things people do and they get lucky and never have an accident. Just be safe and stick with a 225/50 if you are running stock rims.
Originally posted by Max_Gator
For those of you with 2k/2k1s thinking about going wider for better traction, the 225/17 pilot sports really provide excellent dry traction. There is no need to go to wider pilots.
I can only chirp the 1 - 2 shift on dry pavement occasionally and I need to bang the shift perfectly at redline (some pavements are easier of course). And I just ran a 14.76 with a 2.175 60'
For those of you with 2k/2k1s thinking about going wider for better traction, the 225/17 pilot sports really provide excellent dry traction. There is no need to go to wider pilots.
I can only chirp the 1 - 2 shift on dry pavement occasionally and I need to bang the shift perfectly at redline (some pavements are easier of course). And I just ran a 14.76 with a 2.175 60'
Originally posted by Maximus1000
Wow, thats a really impressive 60ft for a 2K Maxima. My best is a 2.28 with a 14.230 1/4 mile. If I could hit a 2.1, I'd be 14 flat or in the high 13s. You may have convinced me to get the Pilot Sports.
Wow, thats a really impressive 60ft for a 2K Maxima. My best is a 2.28 with a 14.230 1/4 mile. If I could hit a 2.1, I'd be 14 flat or in the high 13s. You may have convinced me to get the Pilot Sports.
Thanks for the advise and that would only leave me with two choices go back with the RE92 or the Michellin Pilot A/S.
Kevin
HUH?!?!?!?
Originally posted by ktran
Maximus1000,
go back with the RE92
Kevin
Maximus1000,
go back with the RE92
Kevin
If going back to the RE-92's...I would consider it these 2 choices: drive on those 'accidents waiting to happen', or walk.
Just about ANYTHING is better than the RE-92's.
Re: HUH?!?!?!?
Originally posted by jjs
If going back to the RE-92's...I would consider it these 2 choices: drive on those 'accidents waiting to happen', or walk.
Just about ANYTHING is better than the RE-92's.
If going back to the RE-92's...I would consider it these 2 choices: drive on those 'accidents waiting to happen', or walk.
Just about ANYTHING is better than the RE-92's.
Thanks
Kevin
There is another choice apart from the Pilot
A/S, it's the Pilot MXM4...listed on the TireRack web site but the hyperlink in their web site points to the wrong tire, it's pointing to the Pilot MXM not the Pilot MXM4. Gotta go to the Michelin web site to get a good idea of what the MXM4 looks like
It's less agressive a performance tire than the A/S...more a Grand Touring tire, softer riding, etc. V rated as well. It's also 20 bucks less/tire tire. This will is my choice if I were to replace tires today
It's less agressive a performance tire than the A/S...more a Grand Touring tire, softer riding, etc. V rated as well. It's also 20 bucks less/tire tire. This will is my choice if I were to replace tires today
Re: There is another choice apart from the Pilot
Originally posted by Galo
A/S, it's the Pilot MXM4...listed on the TireRack web site but the hyperlink in their web site points to the wrong tire, it's pointing to the Pilot MXM not the Pilot MXM4. Gotta go to the Michelin web site to get a good idea of what the MXM4 looks like
It's less agressive a performance tire than the A/S...more a Grand Touring tire, softer riding, etc. V rated as well. It's also 20 bucks less/tire tire. This will is my choice if I were to replace tires today
A/S, it's the Pilot MXM4...listed on the TireRack web site but the hyperlink in their web site points to the wrong tire, it's pointing to the Pilot MXM not the Pilot MXM4. Gotta go to the Michelin web site to get a good idea of what the MXM4 looks like
It's less agressive a performance tire than the A/S...more a Grand Touring tire, softer riding, etc. V rated as well. It's also 20 bucks less/tire tire. This will is my choice if I were to replace tires today
So far I'm happy with the car except rim and tires I wish they could ofer a bigger size 17 X 8 instead of 17 X 7.
Originally posted by ktran
Maximus1000,
Thanks for the advise and that would only leave me with two choices go back with the RE92 or the Michellin Pilot A/S.
Kevin
Maximus1000,
Thanks for the advise and that would only leave me with two choices go back with the RE92 or the Michellin Pilot A/S.
Kevin
But seriously, if you could go with different sizes, you could save some cash. It really is too bad that Nissan sees fit to play this rim size/OEM tire game.
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From: City of the Fallen Angel, CA
Originally posted by Max_Gator
As for the cost of the A/S, they are more expensive but when I got them it was about 20/tire more than the potenzas. To me it was a no brainer.
Are the nittos only 100? If so how long do they last?
As for the cost of the A/S, they are more expensive but when I got them it was about 20/tire more than the potenzas. To me it was a no brainer.
Are the nittos only 100? If so how long do they last?
I just put a set in 215/55R16 on my wife's 2K GXE a couple of thousand miles ago. It's really to early to tell how well they'll hold up.
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From: City of the Fallen Angel, CA
Re: Michelin Pilot AS
Originally posted by mm7759
So would these tires be a good all around tire in the Colorado area, where we get some snow and ice in the winter?
So would these tires be a good all around tire in the Colorado area, where we get some snow and ice in the winter?
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