Recommendations on a good all season tire?

"TurboSloth" (TheTurboSloth) 01/22/2014 at 15:36 • Filed to: None

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Anyone running all season tires here? I know they're no substitute for winter tires, but tires + wheels (steelies) cost a whole lot. I have like 400 dollars max.

Textured Soy Protein > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:42

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Price depends on size. What car and tire size?

Tom McParland > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:42

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My Kuhmo Ecsta 4X have treated me pretty well but if you can afford them Conti Extreme Contacts are awesome.

YSI-what can brown do for you > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:42

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I don't have any recommendations, but I did get some Bridgestones Turanza EL400-2 when I bought the car, which worked pretty well for me. Pretty good in the dry and wet , not to much noise. But those are nearly 200 bucks a piece for 215/45R17. Thank God I didn't have to buy them, cause Pilot Super Sports are cheaper so I would have went with that. . . but they are summer tires.

Big Bubba Ray > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:42

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*raises hand slowly* I've got all seasons! They are Goodyear Assurances. I had them put on when I bought my Outback because the old tires had to go. I would get summer and winter, but that's not quite in my budget yet for two sets of wheels/tires. They're quiet enough, can handle some spirited driving, and are pretty good in the snow, in my opinion.

EDIT: They are Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread All Seasons to be exact.

willkinton247 > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:43

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Kumho Ecsta 4x

Party-vi > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:43

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The only answer is Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3. I have no idea what the answer is for $400, though.

dogisbadob > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:44

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What size? This is important so that we can recommend something that's actually available in the size you need.

Here are my favorites:
Dunlop SP Sport Signature
Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Hankook S1 Noble2

My car has the Dunlop SP Sport Signature

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:51

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Miata.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 15:59

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Yep. General Tire's G-max AS-03 are what I run. I got them for ~70$ a tire. very high performance all seasons with a 50k tread life and a surprisingly soft compound. Heavily gooved and siped, it's meant much more for wet stability than dry grip, but it gets the job done.

deekster_caddy > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 16:23

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I like Continentals for budget and performance. They have some mid-range all seasons that are decent. (ProContact, EcoContact). In my experience Continentals tend to perform higher but wear out faster, however also tend to be priced lower to make up for it.

I also had a set of Dunlop Sports that didn't break the bank, but weren't exactly awesome in the snow.

My favorite is the Michelin Pilot MXM4/MXV4 but they might break your budget. Try, could be close.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > deekster_caddy 01/22/2014 at 16:34

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I've got Michelins and I love 'em

Stupidru > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 16:42

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I'm not a fan of AS tires, but if I had to, these are what I'd buy, in order:

Continental DWS

Michelin Pilot Sport AS3

General G-Max AS-03

Once upon a time I had Kumhos that came with my Legacy GT and that was the scariest winter ever, which is why I now use dedicated tires

WhereAreMyPants > deekster_caddy 01/22/2014 at 16:54

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I'm going to second the Continentals.

My WRX is wearing ExtremeContact DWS and they're grippy in all conditions, gave a very stiff sidewall, and very reasonably priced.

The wifey has ContiTouringContacts on her G35x, and they're very nice, as well, if you want something with a softer sidewall and higher wear rating.

deekster_caddy > WhereAreMyPants 01/22/2014 at 16:59

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Yeah the ExtremeContacts are supergrippy and a lot of fun! But you might get 30K of 'spirited' street driving instead of 50K on the Michelins. Well, it all depends how 'spirited' your driving is!

McMike > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 17:04

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Trick question - there is no such thing as an all season tire.

Now, if you ask about a three season tire, you'll probably get more answers. :)

WhereAreMyPants > deekster_caddy 01/22/2014 at 17:04

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That's definitely true.

I just couldn't justify the cost difference for Michelins when I bought them, even if they'd last longer.

hangus77 > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 17:28

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Continental DWS for sure. Next best thing to a winter tire that actually handles really well in warmer months! They are a good value too and you can get them from tire rack. Check em out!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WhereAreMyPants 01/22/2014 at 17:30

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Another vote for Conti DWS - have had them on two cars.

Agrajag > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 20:31

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I've got Eagle GT's on my GTI and they have worked well in up to 8" of snow. Not that they wouldn't work in deeper that is just the deepest I've had to contend with.(Lives on a hill)

Agrajag > TurboSloth 01/22/2014 at 20:31

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Because I can't edit last comment: They also kick ass in the dry. Noticeably better lateral grip than the Conti's that came with it.

Canajun_eh > WhereAreMyPants 01/25/2014 at 02:53

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Put me down for another vote for the Conti ExtremeContact DWS. If a those with a 255 treadwidth can keep my hopped up C63 on the wet, wet roads of the PacNW, then they are golden. Skinny tires, shit tons of power (540hp) and a dipstick behind the wheel instead of under the hood. God Bless DWS.

JasonStern911 > Party-vi 01/25/2014 at 18:05

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+1.

How much is your insurance deductible? How much do you value your vehicle? And how much do you value your health and the health of anyone that rides with you? I'm not sure that tires are really worth skimping on.

gamefreak32 > Stupidru 01/29/2014 at 20:47

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Continental and General are probably the same tire. Continental owns General. I work for another division and get the discount for both.

Stupidru > gamefreak32 01/30/2014 at 08:31

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I've had my suspicions but that's good to have a bit of confirmation