Looking into changing my Rs-A to a decent all season tire... what are your fav's and why ? I live in Wisconsin and don't want the hassle of changing from winter to summer tire during year... that's why I need a good all season tire...

 

Many members including myself have the continental dws. They are highly rated on tirerack.com if you want to look at reviews.

 

^^ Continental DWS are considered to be one of the top if not the top all-season tire right now.

 

Ding ding ding!

Continental extreme contact DWS ftw

 

There are so many good choices now. I'm starting to see complaints about the DWS getting noisy as mileage goes up. If comfort is a priority than I would lean toward Michelin Primacy MXV4:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=112

If "at the limit" handling is more important - the top choices are all very good:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=147

There are good lower priced options as well, depending on your priorities. Every tire is a compromise of some sort - it's just a matter of determining what's important to you.

 

Conti DWS

 

If you've got the coin, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is a great tire. Probably some of the best dry/wet grip for an all-season. My dad actually runs these on his 2004 Corvette.

 

As others have posted, Conti DWS gets lots of love. Great tire for the money.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...jsp?type=UHPAS

 

how much for 4 tires .. just wondering what u guys pay for it

 

Had mine mounted balanced and warrantied at discount for around 550...215 55r16 stock SE 4th gen

 

18's are cheaper than 19's. for 4 19" summer tires I paid ~$730 including shipping

 

^^ Sounds about right. I believe I was quoted around $800 for 20" Continental DWS

 

I just bought a set of the DWS from Discounttiredirect. Of course, the size determines the price, but I got my 245/35/20s for $740 - free shipping.

The General G-Max AS-3s are getting good reviews and are rated very comparable to the DWS.

 

How is handling on the the COnti DWS ? I am trying to fix the wandering issue on my max...
has anyone use the General Max and the Kumho ? The review seems pretty good... and I like the thread pattern too compared to the unconventional thread on the DWS..

 

I haven't had any wandering issues with mine. I just went through a set of Falken 452s (hated 'em) and couldn't wait to get my Contis. Just make sure you get an alignment done as well and all should be good.

 

If you're a fan of attacking twisty sections of road, the Conti DWS has a bit of sidewall flex before taking a bite. I went through 2 sets of Yokohama Avid V4's on my prior car and loved them. A bit noisy, but decent A/S tire all around.

I don't know of many folks personally who have been truly happy with any General or Kumho tire. For the money and performance though, the DWS is a tough A/S tire to beat.

 

btw.. I am looking at a really nice KMC wheel with 20" and +38 offset, it is available as 20-8.5 and 20-9.5 . Which one will work with the max ? Also which tire width should I use for each size ?

this is the wheel I am looking about

http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/KMC...eels-Rims.html

Also please somebody explain if bigger & wider wheel will improve handling on snow ?

 

You don't want a bigger and wider wheel on snow. Keep it 245 width or even a 235 would be best in the powder.

 

I've been running on 4Xs for about over a month, and so far I have 0 complaints about the tires. pretty good in slippery/wet weather. pretty good braking on wet & dry. cornering's much better (well anything is better than those POS Eagles )


like someone said earlier, if you have the $$, go for the Pilot Sports.

 

hey guys,

I don't see you guys giving a lot of love for the pirelli cinturado p7+ all seasons (regular driver of a 2009)
tire rack reviews have them significantly higher than the regular guys...any thoughts/feedback? anyone buy these for their ride?
check it out (per Tire Track)
Size: 225/45R18 95V XL
UTQG: 700 A A

also, thoughts on Tire Rack for honoring the tread warranties?

TIA

 

currently here at ryan nissan in minot ,nd we have a special going till sept 30
buy 3 get 4th for a dollar so i bought a set of hankook ventus v12 evo2's
currently on all 15,16s maximas altimas 370's rated just the same as conti dws

 

Most of the 16 Maximas I have seen have Conti ProContacts.

 

[QUOTE=gizzsdad;8433925]There are so many good choices now. I'm starting to see complaints about the DWS getting noisy as mileage goes up. If comfort is a priority than I would lean toward Michelin Primacy MXV4:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=112

I agree with the Michelin Primacy MXV4. The tread has held up great and they look good. They are pricey though. 4 tires with hazard protection cost me about 1k at Sam's Club. But I am happy with them right now.

 

Very true. In Florida highway driving I have had two sets of the MXV4s, each lasting over 100,000 miles. Unfortunately, they no longer make that tire so I am now using its replacement (The Premier A/S) So far I really like its handling in the very wet driving of Central Florida and I think it handles better than the MXV4. I just don't know about its longevity yet...it come with 3/32 less tread on it (8/32) vs the 11/32 on the MXV4s, but hey, it is supposed to last longer as well.