Any suggestions on what tires I should use for quiet/comfy ride and good wet traction.

I looked at reviews for the michelin mxv4+'s, some people swear by them other curse them like there's no tommorw.

It seems they work for some cars and not others, any one used them on a Max?

I have stock wheels so I'll need 205/65-15 , or if I get the $$ and buy 02 Stock wheels I'll need 215/55-16

Dunlop SP Sport A2

Bridgestone Potenza RE950 (although they arent as quiet as the A2s)

On looking at the reviews on tirerack the Dunlop A2's have good wet/dry taction and handling. However quite a lot of ppl complain about noise between 20mph and 50 mph.

The price seems to be great for the performance on these, I'm only concerned about the noise.

Weirdly enough ppl complain about getting lower milage on the Bridgestone Potenzas.

Last question, is it possible for me to put wider tires on the stock rims, if so what's the max size?

The Dunlop Sport A2's are the way to go.

- I had a set of Michelin Pilots on my car and they were the best damn tires I have ever had. I got them used and drove them for a track day at Sebring, two track days at Roebling Road, half a year's worth of AutoCrossing, and over 15,000 miles on the street. I cannot believe that they gripped so well and lasted so long with so much abuse. And they were phenomenal in the rain, too! I swear that they are magic, or something. Frankly, they should be for how expensive they are!!!

- If not Michelins, I would highly recommend the Bridgestone RE950's, as mentioned above. They use some new high-tech construction techniques and they have a high silicon content, which means longer life without drying out as fast. My best friend has them on his car and they are really great tires. I will be buying a set of the RE950's as soon as my Azenis wear out.

- I don't know why you guys like Dunlops so much. They've never had anything that impressive, in my opionion. That, and the fact that they smell terrible after a burnout.


Happy Hunting!

I just installed a set of Sumitomo HTR 200 on my stock sawblade 15s. The tires are incredible. Their extremely quiet, nice and smooth on the highway, and they are very grippy. I did a 3500rpm launch today and I barely got an ounce of spin. They barely chirp into 2nd either which means they've got excellent traction. The price is what is amazing.

$45 for a 215/60R15 from the Tirerack

A 215/60 WILL fit your rim. 205/65 is what came on the GLE/GXE and 215/60 is what came on the 95/96 SE.


Dave

most H rated tires will get the job done

Any info on the Bridgestone RE930i, as COSTCO only has those or the expensive michelins.

I had RE930s before my current RE950s. They do not even compare. The RE950s out perform them in every way.

out of curiosity what size wheels do you have, and what year and trim is your max?

oh yeah and thanks for all the info u've been shooting at me.

I have Michellin Energy MXV4 Plus or something.... my wet traction is horrible! A small puddle can cause me to hydroplane. It's scary. I would sacrifice noise for some/any confidence in the rain!

Anyone have Kumho tires? They were recommended for price/wet traction by a friend.

the AVIDS on my Max are really quiet. great cornering, great in the wet, but the other day it snowed a bit and rendered them iffy. Had that 'driving on the edge feeling" Gonna have to put on the studded Nokian Haak 1's again soon

If you're looking for a comfy ride and good traction that won't break the bank, take a good look at the Goodyear Eagle GA's. Those are what I have on right now (P205/65R/15), they are really smooth on the pavement, very quiet and have pretty good traction in the rain.

One thing however, last year it snowed for a week, and these tires absolutely sucked in the white stuff, but that's to be expected I guess since it's catagorized as PERFORMANCE tires. We're swapping on the Goodyear Allegra's though, because if it starts to snow, I won't be able to make it to work in one piece with the Eagles but I'm still gonna keep the Eagles and swap them back on in the spring.

Here's a link to the Eagle GA's

Eagle GAs cost more than the RE950s and the Sport A2s. They are not worth the money. They dont hold a candle to either of those in performance or durability.

How do I know? My car came with them stock. They sucked and they only lasted 25k miles.

I have stock steelie rims. I was running 205/65 but now I run 215/60

Because these tires stick like glue and they're smooth on the road. Much better than my Pirelli's were.

Also, look at the wet weather traction grade give to the Pilot as opposed to the Sport A2's (7.5/Michelin to 8.5/Dunlop)

Michelins suck for the cost.

The SE and GLE stock rims are 15x6.5 so your choices are 205/65/15, 215/60/15 or 225/60/15.

I have the Dunlop SP5000 they great. My mom as the A2 on her car and they seem to slightly quieter.

I've got Michelin Energy MXV4's on mine and they're pretty quiet for the most part, but if I go around a curve slighty over the posted speed limit, they squeal like crazy! My wet traction has actually been pretty good for these tires. The price is what I wasn't happy about, but my parents bought them when the Max was their car and I still haven't had to get new tires yet since it's been mine.

The Sport A2's are the best all-weather tire I've encountered yet. Don't believe the hype about Michelins.