riding Nexan7000 225/45 ZR 17 on my 2000 Maxima and love them. set of 4 with mounting and balancing included was less than $300

 

Just got a set of Toyo Proxes 4 (thanks to all the good information and comparisons on this forum) about 2 months ago and have been very happy so far.

 

I have 2 pairs of Proxes T1R. I ordered Proxes 4, but the vendor accidently mounted T1R. I found out about the mix up, 30 days after installation and the vendor told me they could not do anything about it.

I am so far happy with my T1R, but the tires have not seen any snow yet. I was told by the vendor that snow traction will not be too bad if I am cautious.

 

Fuzion HRi's. (215-60-15) Absolutely love them, and they were incredibly inexpensive considering how good they are as an all-season.

 

Falken Ziex 512 - 235/45-17

 

2 continentials, 1 federal 595 and 1 dunlop sp sport 9000. hahhahahha

That's how I bought the car

 

Right now: Two pairs of different tires, I think one Federal and one General. Bought the car like that

Going on soon: Continental ContiExtremeContacts in 235/45-17s

 

Just got Nexen N3000 yesterday.
Good tires

 

Im runnin BF Goodrich Traction T/A's 235/45/17

 

Fuzion HRI 215/55/16

stock 2k

 

Anybody have any experience with the 6th gen stock rims with 235/50-18 or 255/45-18 tires with stock suspention? I'm making a set of touring rims. Any problems with fitment or rubbing? Any clearance measurements?

Thanks in advance for any info!

D.

 

had avids, then proxes, now Michelin hydroedges

 

Got my Dunlop Sp Sport's through Goodyear after I complained about the RSA cracking issue, 4 new tires mounted and balanced for $245.00!!

Great tire, no noise, great traction on water and cold surfaces, ice it's so-so, thank god for global warming and the lack of snow, or else I'd be in a ditch!!

 

I'm sporting Dunlop sp 8000s. they've been pretty good. I'd be interested in trying something else but unfortunately that's not an option cause of the size.

 

hey guys new on the forum looking for some feedback

For a 03 Maxima SE what is better between 50/45 series for ride quality. Is the 45 alot harsher than 50. Last vehicle I had was Spec V with some summer 45 series which I sold quicklly for all seasons and went with Falcon

Currently I am looking at these 3 choices. Conditions encountered, alot of rain little snow overall, car to be driven by wife and I am hoping to get decent mileage out of these

FEDERAL SS595 225/50/17 V rated
TOYO PROXES 4 98W 225/50ZR17 possibly the 225/45/17 size as well
Cheaper alternative - Bridgestone Fuzion HRi 225/50/17 H rated???

Thoughts?

CK

 

I ran summer tires on my '97 Maxima, but I've had a set of the Avons on both my '03 Passat and '06 Avalon, great overall ride quality with V rated high performance. They are directional, look good and are reasonably priced at Tire Rack. They are a bit wider in the midsection as there is a nice rim protector built into the tire.

For an all season tire, I'm very happy. Check out the reviews at Tire Rack.

Cheers...

 

Just purchased BF Goodrich Traction T/A's 225/50/17

 

Goodyear F1 GS-D3's

 

Just switched to Nankang Ultra Sport NS-II 235/40/18

 

just picked up my 03 gle and it came with Bridgestone Turanza EL400's on it

 

Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 on stock 17's. I like them but am about to purchase new rims and tires, maybe ill have a little something to compare to.

 

Kuhmo MX. 245x40x18 Can't wait to put them on as soon as the weather gets a bit warmer.

 

98 SE - bfg traction t/a 225/50/16
bridgestone turanza EL42 215/55/16(burnout tire)

02 SE - Hankook Ventus V4 ES105 225/50/17

 

I haven't updated anything in this thread in a while. I sold my old wheels and tires and recently bought something else.

I got a decent deal on some Zeix 326, which are Ohtsu, but the same as Falken. Whatever. They are 215/55/16 on 4th gen SE wheels.

The tires are quiet and handle well enough. They are more of an all season tire than the previous tires -- Kelly EVO-Z (same as Fusion, same as Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D2) so they don't have quite as much grip. I really like them in the rain, too. I have only had them a couple of weeks, so I can't say much to the treadwear.

 

Don't get what good this will be, but here goes

Have used so far:

215/55ZR16 Avon Tech M500s... good summer tire at a good price, lasts a decent amount and grips pretty well

245/45ZR16 Toyo T1R - great dry traction, great wet traction, went somewhat fast but then again i'm pretty hard on tires. sidewall was pretty soft.

245/45ZR16 Hankook Ventus RS-2 (Z212) - dry traction is awesome, wet traction leaves a bit to be desired. sidewalls are a bit soft for the amount of traction it gives. wore out really quickly though...

 

P205/65HR-15 Kumho Solus KH16 - love 'em.

 

225 45 17 pirelli p zero nero M+S. great tires in the warm and wet but when it gets cold and snowy, these arent very good.

 

NITTO555 245/35-19

 

215/60/15 falkens. Dont know the exact model.

 

Um....look on the sidewall.....

 

Toyo T1-r's for summer, and after my continentals are shot from the dealer ill be getting proxes 4

 

I was at the tire shop ready to put on four Proxes 4 tires when the manager suggested I take a look at the newly arrived Toyo Versado. It is an AA/A 400 rated tire, better than the AA/A 300 Proxes 4 and a bit cheaper due to the new promotion. I got 4 215/60R16 (These are T-Rated) for $513 installed plus a $50 gas card, so $463.00 out the door. I must say, they are very nice and quiet. I had Spectrums before, and they lasted 61K miles, but these have better traction and I can't wait to see how they perform when wet.

 

I am still running standard size (225/50ZR17) Michelin Pilot A/S tires. They seem to retain much of their grip even after 40-50k which is excellent. their wet grip i believe has declined somewhat, but it also may be due to worn shocks. i had a rotation at about 96k (I'm currently at 125k) and the tire place reported some cupping occurring on my tires. after the rotation, they told me they would be noisy for a few thousand miles then be fine. after 3k they were still so incredibly noisy I had them rotated back and left them that way. the incredible levels of versatility and grip make me want to keep them, however the elevated noise levels since they've been aging has been enough, that along with the price ($198/tire mounted @ TireDiscounters) has been enough to let me be open to other considerations.

 

Kumho exsta ASX, they are extremely comfortable and stick really good, i dont care if they go bold after 30K, 2 sets will cost like one of re92 but will beat them in every aspect.

 

FATE ar550... stock size.. i think its 215/55/16 mounted on motegi mr7 wheels.

 

Michelin Pilot Sport AS 225/50/17 on stock SE wheels. This is the second set I have put on the car. Grip is fantastic wet or drive, and impressive in snow. 1st set went 48k miles.

 

235/45 17 Kumho Ecsta ASX
$640 CDN shipped from tirerack.com

 

Switched to Toyo T1R in 245/40/18 and 265/35/18 from Goodyear F1 GS-D3s and I've gotta say the Toyo's are definitely stickier (and cheaper!)

 

Michelin Pilot Exalta A/S 215/55/16 on stock SE rims.

So far, so good. Amazing dry grip, very quiet. Highly recommended.

 

Really? That's good to hear. -1 for C&D.