Tire Time - Request Oppo Advice

"JACU - I've got bonifides." (jacu)
02/03/2014 at 17:17 • Filed to: None

Upon inspection this morning, I found one of the tires on the Forester to have a slight split in the sidewall. Inspecting them all found various hairline cracks. I haven't purchased tires in years, and haven't kept up with might be considered to be the best value for my needs.

I'm looking for recommendations on an all-season, very high performance 225-45-HR or VR rated 18. Snow is not a factor. Mileage is not a factor. Noise is somewhat of a factor. Dry and wet grip are the predominant factors.

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DISCUSSION (14)

Brian Silvestro > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:26

Your analysis of this picture is hilarious. If snow isn't a factor than why not go performance tires?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:27

If snow is not a factor, why get all-seasons? Cold a factor?

I've got PSS on my summer set, and Conti DWS on my winter set (live in Tulsa). I'd recommend both.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:28

Kinja'd!!!

Ignore all your existing criteria and put on Mickey Thompson Street Comps.

/Not even remotely serious

liquid_popcorn > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
02/03/2014 at 17:32

PSS ftw.

deekster_caddy > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:32

What's your budget? "Summer Only" use okay? (they can handle the rain)

What's your driving style? Hard cornering?

JACU - I've got bonifides. > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
02/03/2014 at 17:52

Cold is a factor.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Brian Silvestro
02/03/2014 at 17:53

Cold weather (sub 30s) is a factor.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:53

How cold does it get on days you take it out? Stays in the garage if there's snow & ice, I assume?

Brian Silvestro > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 17:56

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js…

JACU - I've got bonifides. > deekster_caddy
02/03/2014 at 17:59

Budget is not an issue, but I've always been a value-optimization type. I drive assertively. Braking is important. Wet weather capability over the life of the tire is highly desirable, as much as that's possible.

deekster_caddy > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 18:05

Would you consider a Z or W rated tire? You don't need the speed rating, but the grip on corners is much more fun!

Textured Soy Protein > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 19:08

In order of least to most expensive, some recommendations (these are all "ultra high performance all season" according to Tire Rack)

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 - good & cheap

Continental ExtremeContact DWS - slightly less sharp dry/wet handling than the Hankook S1 but have the best snow traction of this bunch, just in case

Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position - a notch better dry/wet handling than the S1s

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 - best and most expensive

Scott Keelan > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 22:14

I'm going to jump on the Conti DWS bandwagon. I'm on my second set and they have been fantastic tires. Grip on cold/wet roads is pretty impressive. Both tread noise and tread wear have been low. I think they make a nice compromise between ride comfort and handling capabilities. I think they are a perfect year-round tire given your conditions.

Scott Keelan > JACU - I've got bonifides.
02/03/2014 at 22:14