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red_comet 02-21-2014 09:45 PM

Tires to get for new wheels
 
Hello all. I've just received new wheels in the mail, all four of which are in dire need of some all-season goodness. Of the four tires above, which do you recommend and why?

PS- I don't have the space for storing an extra set, so I can't do summer/winter tires throughout the year. For all those "All seasons? Do you even race bro?" people that i'll end up ignoring.

My wheelses- 18x8 et45 Axis Sport Xplode
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1392777919

chrisl 02-21-2014 09:58 PM

I can't see any list of tires (maybe because I'm on my phone?), but if I had to get all seasons, I'd go for pilot a/s 3s...

FunCon5 02-21-2014 10:20 PM

Michilen Tires! A/S3 or pilot super sports.

Clipdat 02-22-2014 12:29 AM

Great looking wheels. I voted for the Cooper tires, not a very well known brand but they make a quality tire.

FR-S Matt 02-22-2014 12:58 AM

Continental ExtremeContact DW's

Bg8780 02-22-2014 01:35 AM

I've heard nothing but amazing things about the A/S 3's. I know that's the route I'm going when I need all seasons

chrisl 02-22-2014 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt (Post 1549005)
Continental ExtremeContact DW's

Those are summer tires though, aren't they?

FR-S Matt 02-22-2014 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisl (Post 1549417)
Those are summer tires though, aren't they?

They are. The DWS is the all season.

red_comet 02-22-2014 12:18 PM

OP says of the four listed, btw... the Michelins are above my price range.

I'm on a budget, people! I am a teacher, not some fancy city delivery cyclist surgeon.

(What...?)
@FR-S Matt @chrisl - I had the DWS on my crossfire, they indeed were awesome but more than I can afford for now.

FunCon5 02-22-2014 02:43 PM

http://m.ebay.com/itm/291083305281?nav=SEARCH

Four 225 45 17 As3 tires $652.50 shipped!!!!!

red_comet 02-22-2014 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunCon5 (Post 1549807)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/291083305281?nav=SEARCH

Four 225 45 17 As3 tires $652.50 shipped!!!!!


Thanks, but need 225/40r18 for proper fit.

humfrz 02-22-2014 05:32 PM

I find my Goodyear Eagle A/S sports work good for my car in the PNW. I understand that the F1 Asymmetric AS are as good (or better).


humfrz

mwjcyber 02-22-2014 06:40 PM

Your list is missing the best all-season tire available.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

red_comet 02-22-2014 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwjcyber (Post 1550099)
Your list is missing the best all-season tire available.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

read up
@humfrz - we have very similar weather in the northeast, so thats useful info


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