Srt added to stable Monday 8-30, need some advice on rear tires. Fronts are Kumho, rear are Continentals -----Comments, thx

 

Check out the wheels section for some good advice.

I had nitto invos on my car when I got it. Good tires, pretty sticky, but life was EXTREMELY short. At 6000 miles they were almost bald. Still have them on the front, and they are coming to 9000 miles and getting close to needing replacement.

I now have hankook (spelling?) ventus tires on the back. They are nicer in every way in my opinion. Can't really comment on the life since they haven't been on long, but I have heard good things. And they are definitely grippy. I went wider at 285/35 so that helps, but I still think they are better. And I believe they are cheaper. So from personal experience, I would recommend those.

 

I originally had the Michelin PS2s but was not impressed with wear or ride. Went to Nitto Invo's for a quieter ride but found they had to be inflated +5 lbs or the sidewall flexed too much on turns. The Invos also sore extremely fast (gone in 7K)

I now have the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs. I am oversized on the back at 285x30x19 vs 255x35x19. More width same height and diameter so no affect on the odometer/speedometer. Besides being almost as silent as the Invos, the wear is much better and there is no comparison on the handling. The car now corners like it's on rails. Amazing grip with no tire noise.

Many forum members have switched to this tire with no complaints only complements.

 

if price isn't that much of a big deal, just get a new set of ps2's. they're much better than the oem continentals (which i had on the graphite metallic and couldn't wait to get rid of). last time i checked, the bugatti veyron runs oem michelin. btw, i love them! took them on a trip to yosemite and back...awesome grip, ride, and performance. quiet, too.

 

If performance is important the PS2's should be considered, forum members have cut 12.0 - 1/4 mile times on PS2's. If price is your driving factor then there are many cheaper options.

 

If you are going for flat out performance I assure you you will not get any life from them I have gotten as little as 3500 miles from a set when total balding was the state of the rears.
For a very good all round tire go with the choice the Crossfire came with, the Continental all seasons. For an all season they produce fantastic numbers, have a very quiet ride and are very long lasting for a tire with the grip they have.
I will be jumped for my choice but Welcome to the Crossfire Forum. You would think some of these posters are actually making their living on the course with their Crossfires. Actually the worse place to make tire handling choices is on a drag strip. Not much "handling" needed, just grip. Remeber the "grippiest" tires of all the wrinkle waall doesn't do well on the slalom.
I am just making a cost, safety and general suggestion.
Freat to have you on board.

 

Definitely not trying to 'jump' you...I think part of my decision was based off of the anchor point I knew for the Conti SC2s...my original tires...they didn't last very long and didn't provide the grip I wanted on my N/A...let alone my SRT. I think it may have been due to the fact that my original N/A had been sitting on the lot for a while, tires may have begun to break down..I may not be the only one who has this problem as their anchor point for their decision on moving away from the SC2s


I personally have gone with Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110s all the way around for summer tires...but they are just that, summer tires...I don't really have a good perspective on all-seasons as, even though I drive mine 365days, it is either summer or winter tires.

 

Thanks guys, still studying stats etc., appreciate the suggestions. Forums are great. Thx