maxitech

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Alright, once the snow melts the Maxima needs a new set of meats...Its 2K3 SE 17's currently have 225/50 rubber on them in the form of Hankook HR Ventus II tires. They have been very good to me and I currently plan to replace them with the exact same thing.

So my requirements are: summer performance-oriented tires, 225/50 size, good dry and wet performance, and try to limit them to $120 a piece. For reference, I paid $105-110 for my current tires at a shop, although I found them online for $86 a piece...And yes, I know, it will cost a few bucks to have them mounted and balanced. Got a tire I should check out, let's hear it...

clickclock987

If you want to buy new tires, I find a copoun for Tires on Sale, it may save you some money.
http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.ph...d=80501&ru=283
Hope it helps.

maxitech

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OK, I see starting this thread was worth my time...

z32drifter

I'd take a look at the Kumho SPT and the BFG G-force sport, the Falken 912s might be worth a look. The G-force sports would be my pick for pure performance.

WhiteMaxima9600

I had those same tires on my 03 se rims. Now have General Exclaim UHP 225/50/17. Go to tirerack.com. Got them for $89 a piece and shipped to me in 2days. They have a pretty aggresive tread and are worth checking out if you want a decent summer tire.

Good Luck

maxitech

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Hmm...all good choices. Any additional thoughts on those different brands? A couple are $10 more each. Not a huge deal, but 40 bucks nonetheless.

maxitech

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How would you compare the two brands?

Also, judging on nothing but looking at the tires online, I have to say I like the Kumho's...The only problem is they don't make them in 225/50R17, only 225/45...

boondoxmax

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Potenza RE960AS Pole Position best tires I've owned. You'd love em. Quiet, very grippy, and stiff sidewalls.............

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

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My kumho SPT is quite grippy and the pretty looking treads do channel water out very effectively. And I must say I no longer fear the rain now Noise level is quite okay IMO and treadwear is excellent.
But like you said... they dont come in 225/50.

ROCKART

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i cant say from experience, but virutally every review of GENERAL EXCLAIM UHP tires is glowing. all over the internet they are regarded as one of the best bang-for-your-buck tires available.

they are rougly 80-90 a piece, depending on size.

maxitech

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Tire rack now has them in that size! I'm definitely leaning towards the Kumhos right now.

maxitech

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They look like good tires, but the price is a little steep ($171 each).

irish44j

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Toyo Proxes4 if you want a tire that's good in the rain and dry....

Fast1one

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x2

I have had both the Proxes4 and the SPTs currently...I love them both, but I think the Proxes has the edge in the rain...very close though, can't go wrong with either for the money...

Only reason why I didn't have the Proxes now was because I got the SPTs in 245/40/18 for 350

boondoxmax

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I paid 148.00 ea from the tire rack for mine.....If you check the reviews you'll see how much praise these tires receive. I couldn't believe a tire could be this quiet, this grippy in wet and pretty good in snow, yet have a nice stiff sidewall...........I'd buy another set in a minute even at 171.00 ea. Only dislike is they don't look very aggressive

maxitech

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Too much coin for an unemployed college student. Plus, I don't need them to go thru snow.

MrDicks95SE

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i bought Potenza RE950 from Costco for my 15's a while back. not bad as far as grip and wear are concerned. im still rollin on em despite alignment wear.

Greeny

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I just put a set of dunlop signatures on a few months ago, so far i am very happy with them..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....num=25WR7SPSIG

Pearl93VE

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For specifically a summer tire (all year in Florida ) I absolutely LOVE my new tires.

Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Positions
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Pole+Position

Pro's:
GREAT Dry performance and awesome wet too... I have yet to lose traction braking or hydroplane.

The sidewalls are ridiculously stiff so I haven't even heard a chirp or howl when cornering very sharp with stock suspension. ABS Always works perfect with them, never ever slid even when I romp the brake pedal to test them out. Lightly modded VE-auto can barely brake them lose taking off.

Cons:
I suppose some people might think rough ride quality would be a bad thing so I guess I should put that in here, but I tend to like the "riding on a skateboard" feel going over bumps and things. They're by no means that comfortable of a tire, but they are surprisingly quiet for how the ride is... But if you want a performance summer tire, you're apparently going to lose some ride quality; but I'm sure you know that.

maxitech

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Not even close to my size.

Pearl93VE

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What do you mean? You can get them in almost any size?...

Greeny

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They are only available in 16" or 18"


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....+Pole+Position

Pearl93VE

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... That is strange, I don't have either of those sizes... and I've seen people with 17's have them.

Greeny

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Might just be a tirerack thing

I do believe this particular tire is no longer produced (closeout), so that might explain the now limited size choices.

MorpheusZero

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S03s were designed with wet traction as a primary concern. S02s were designed more for dry pavement IIRC.

But they are both great tires if you can swing the coin