Hey Gang,

I had some time to kill this afternoon, so I did some tire research. For those that can afford the Michelin Pilot Sport 2, go for it as ites probably the best bet. For semi-retired guys like myself that donet have $2,000 plus for new tires, here are four alternatives at about half the pricec The prices are from my local Discount Tire store. The price includes mounting and balance, minus taxes and the road hazard insurance which is about another $140.00.

Just something to think about when it comes time for new tires... :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

 

Hey this is great info...thanks for putting it together. I wonder if those Goodyear's are decent (the tread looks cool). 8)

 

You can look these up at tirerack.com and most will have what they call "survey results" on them. Basically they solict user feedback on areas like dry & wet traction, handling, road noise, ride comfort, etc. The Goodyears were rated well. (I was looking at them as replacements for another car.) Can't recall the feedback on the others.

 

Forgot. I believe that if you use directional tires, like the Goodyear, then when it comes time to rotate the wheels, you'll need to remount the tires so the tread (and directional arrow) is pointing in the right direction. It's no longer simply taking off the wheel & tire combo and putting them on the other side of the car as one would do with the Pilot Sport 2.

 

thrilled Wrote: "...I believe that if you use directional tires, like the Goodyear, then when it comes time to rotate the wheels, you'll need to remount the tires so the tread (and directional arrow) is pointing in the right direction".

You may have a point, but.... IMO rotataing from side to side gives only "minimal" benefit to prolonging the life of the tire, why bother??? The dollar savings to me far outweighs the few extra miles I would get out of the tires by rotating them. :wink: :wink: :wink:

 

Toyo Proxes T1S
Size: 255/35R19
Weight: 24lb.
Price: $239.00
ID: 1037
Speed Rating: Y
Performance: MP
Treadwear: 280
Min/Max Rim Width: 8.50/10.00
Load Rating: 13
Section Width: 9.80
Static Load Rating: 12
Sidewall Type: BW
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
Treadwear: 280
Tread Depth: 10
Tread Width: N/A
Overall Diameter: 26.20
Max PSI: 50.00
RPM: 793
Rim Protector: Yes
Measuring Rim Width: 9.00

The Front ones.
Size: 225/40R18
Weight: 22lb.
Price: $159
ID: 1014
Speed Rating: W
Performance: MP
Treadwear: 280
Min/Max Rim Width: 7.50/9.00
Load Rating: 13
Section Width: 9.00
Static Load Rating: 12
Sidewall Type: BW
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
Treadwear: 280
Tread Depth: 10
Tread Width: N/A
Overall Diameter: 25.10
Max PSI: 44.00
RPM: 828
Rim Protector: Yes
Measuring Rim Width: 8.00

THATS 796.00 FOR ALL 4 TIRES. TOYO TIRES T1S ARE VERY GOOD TIRES. MY FRIEND HAS THEM ON HIS S2000.