what are the best tires to get for my max??

kumhos?? or whatever they are called..

should i match them to the same 225 50 R17s?

and where would be the cheapest place to get em?

 

Falken Ziex 512's in stock 225 size.....check one of the million tire threads in the tire forum for more info....

 

haha i made one of these threads lol
Yeah get the Falken 512s, they awesome.

 

Yeah, I'm still diggin the Falkens.
Nice mix of all season, performance, quiet, and comfort.

 

Yeah I like the Falkens too, but they can be a little noisey.

J.

 

I got the Michelin Sport A/S, great tires even though they are a bit pricey.

 

You got Michellin Sports? Nice! Yeah at my local tired center (Bjs or Costcos) they gave me a quote of $213.25 (bjs) and $211.15 (costco) PER TIRE!! YOu can basically get two sets of Falkens with that price. =) Then again, BJs offer lifetime tire balancing and rotation. Just something to think about

 

costco has coupons -$60 on michelin and bridgestone jan 12 - feb1. tirerack is still cheaper 191x4=764+30h&s=764 +40 mount and bal

 

I just threw on Potenza RE050s and they handle great. Ride quality is different (stiffer) due to the sidewall, but barely noticable. they run about $200-$215 from tirerack.
-jc

 

This topic has been discussed ad nauseum in the tire forum....and since this thread will get moved there anyways, might as well check out that one...we have all posted alot of tire threads and comments there!!!!

 

Yep, it will be moved there real soon.

 

I've got Nitto 555 Extremes in 245/45 17 and I love them. Ride is smooth and noise is low. Got them from www.discounttiredirect.com for $117 a piece, shipping was free. Many will tell you that the 245 is too wide for the 7" rim but I have had these for 6,000 miles so far without any problems. For the wider tire I just run a little less air pressure so they won't wear out in the middle.

 

The sleeper tire for our bastard size 225-50-17 is the Bridgestone Turanza LS-V. NOthing like the Crapenzas that came with the car.

THis is a great tire, quiet, responsive, nice tread and pretty darn good in the snow, I should know I live in Toronto.

THey retail for about 225 per tire Canadian so they should be about 170 U.S. check the reviews on www.tirerack.com #1 for its category

Juat my two cents

 

How about the Conti 'extreme-contact' or whatever they're called.

 

THe conti-extrem contact are great tires---however they do not come in the recomended OEM size. THe 235-45-17 is the closest and you need a 7.5 inch rim ours is only 7 inches.

I know alot of people have gone to a 235-45-17 vs the 225-50-17 but my tire would not install them

 

I just got the michelin pilot sport a/s aswell and they are great. I paid only $270 canadian installed. They are way better then the portenzas.

 

Cooper Lifeliner SLE Touring or Mastercraft Avenger LSR in stock size... same tire, 20k miles later still excellent in snow and rain. Quite and great treadwear.

 

Those are only good for summer times

 

1st... you have to decide what kind of tire you need..

where are you located? do you drive in the snow or very cold temperatures?
will these be your "all season" tires, meaning you'll drive on them all year round, through cold winters and warm summers..

are you an aggressive driver?



if all those apply your best bet is to go with "performance all season" or high, or even ultra high performance all season tires.



then decide on the size

225/50/17 is the OEM size but most owners chose to go with 215/50/17 or 235/45/17 because the selection/choice is so much better...



If you do any kind of all season driving and even if your area doesnt see snow, but you experience really cold temperatures like 20-30 degrees... strictly summer performance tires aren't really that great of a choice because despite having no snow traction, the compound out of which the tire is made is not designed for cold temperatures. what happens is the tire turns almost plasticy and loud in the cold... never mind driving on them in snow.. you'll be sliding all over the place - very dangerous.




I went with Sumitomo HTR+ in 235/45/17 for my stock 17s.. ultra high performance all season tire, only $89/each and great all around all season ratings, even snow...

if i lived somewhere further south, i'd get me a set of Kumhos, nice and cheap, great summer grip.. but too bad i have to deal with snow and 'teen' temperatures.

 

I would get Falken 512s. Good all season tires for its value. It's around $100 for 225/50/17 from Discount Tire

 

He didn't say where he was from in the original post but now that I look at his profile I see that he is from MA. Good point, I never have to worry about snow here in Alabama.

 

so which would be the best tire around $100 for someone like me who lives in FL? thanks in advance

 

Im from michigan too, are these a good mileage tire, how are they in the snow, any size problems - rubbing, ect.? any info would be helpfull

 

Well Faken 512s were rated #1 by Consumers for its value/performance. People were saying that the side walls are softer than OEM craptenzas.

In need of good tires (couldn't even drive up my driveway on snow) desperately, I ordered some Michelin Pilot A/S. They cost almost twice as much as Falkens but I'm a firm believer on "you get what you pay for" so I'm expecting better results than what I've heard about Falken 512s.

 

I would get the Nitto NT 555. Nittos are tough tires. I've been through potholes left and right w/ Nittos for few years. Never bent my rims. Only good in dry and rain though.