hey guys, looks like i will be in the market for new tires in the next few months, and i wanted to start my research now, what i am looking for is a 225/50/16 with good tread wear, and are sticky. I am looking for a comfortable ride, with minimum noise. Also Price is a HUGE factor considering im a broke college student. thanks for the imput guys

 

yokohama avs es100's worked real good for me..

 

so many choices. Looking for all season tires or summer only tires?

 

www.tirerack.com

Look at the survey results in the category you are after. Check customer reviews.

 

im looking for all season tires

 

BF Goodrich Traction TA (H-rated) would probably perform well year round for you in IL. That's what I'm going to get in another 5 or 6K.

 

I have the AVS db2's and love um. Good all around traction and pretty good wear.

 

Get Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S OR Toyo Proxy 4'S.If you want cheaper go with Kuhmo ASX.

 

About 6 months ago I got Falken 512's. I would not recommend these tire to anyone. In retrospect, I would have looked at the Turanza LS-V's or the Toyo Proxes 4.

 

I recently bought Michelin Hydoedges (all seasons) and they're great. Excellent handling in wet weather and they resist hydroplaning very well - I was testing that out yesterday! Cornering is pretty good IMO, but I haven't been able to compare them to any other tires on my car except my winter ones. They are rated pretty well for snow traction too, but I won't be using mine in the winter. Very long tread life, which helped with my decision. I paid around $800 Canadian including taxes, installation, etc. We have 15% tax on EVERYTHING so they'll probably be cheaper for you.



Here's a link to reviews on them:
Tire Rack - Hydroedges

 

i was torn between the p zeros and the good year triple tread. i ended up getting the p zeros. 225/50/16 on the stock skinny rim is not a very responsive combo, but thats what ive always run. the tire would be better suited on a wider rim. the stock wheels are better with 215/55/16, cuz there is a good amount of slop with wider tires. But grip is stupendus.

 

i need something that wont screw me over in the winter months

 

Like I said, consider BF Goodrich Traction TA (H-rated).

www.tirerack.com

 

Nokia WR All Weather.

 

Woot! You're the first fellow Nokian supporter I've seen on here!!! I've got Nokian Haakapeliita RSI's for my winter tires and they're phenomenal for traction. I've heard good things about the WR's too, but I know you'll have to sacrifice some handling for the benefit of better winter traction. I would have got them but they were a little more than I wanted to pay. They're a Finnish brand and they make great tires...they actually have some performance tires that are very cool, but expensive!