Tire Recommendation

[8inchAzN]

Hi,

I am looking for a tire recommendation for stock BRZ size.

I prioritize the following 3 characteristics: Fuel Economy, Cheap, Hydroplane resistance.

I don't care about dry grip and performance.

I know the highly rated ones are MPSS or other "good tires" but they do not fit the first 2 characteristics I am looking for.

Does any one ahve any recommendations?

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by 8inchAzN

Hi,

I am looking for a tire recommendation for stock BRZ size.

I prioritize the following 3 characteristics: Fuel Economy, Cheap, Hydroplane resistance.

I don't care about dry grip and performance.

I know the highly rated ones are MPSS or other "good tires" but they do not fit the first 2 characteristics I am looking for.

Does any one ahve any recommendations?

I assume your stock tires are done.



These are a good tire, are insanely cheap after the rebate, and the shipping is free! They are a summer tire with 300 treadwear.


There are cheaper A/S tires on tirerack, if you want to go that direction.


https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

[Vital]

Based on your criteria a good All-Season tire will be best for you. Check out the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s or the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp 2 A/S.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Vital

Based on your criteria a good All-Season tire will be best for you. Check out the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s or the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp 2 A/S.

Those are great tires! But, AS3's are only $10 cheaper for a set than the MPSS, So I don't think that fits OP's criteria.


The BFG is $500 for a set.








I made my suggestion, because they are $283 for a set, OP didn't mention cold just wet conditions, and because a good summer also works in rain. And because the A/S Sumitomo is only $10 less per set.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Vital

Based on your criteria a good All-Season tire will be best for you. Check out the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s or the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp 2 A/S.

Both good choices. Not sure if they meet the "cheap" criteria though. Michelin does usually have rebates that can reduce the price from "You want how much?" to "OK I can live with that". I think I got an $80 a set rebate when got mine.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Those are great tires! But, AS3's are only $10 cheaper for a set than the MPSS, So I don't think that fits OP's criteria.


The BFG is $500 for a set.








I made my suggestion, because they are $283 for a set, OP didn't mention cold just wet conditions, and because a good summer also works in rain. And because the A/S Sumitomo is only $10 less per set.

Unless he is only driving the car between late May and Early September then cold will be a consideration due to his location.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Unless he is only driving the car between late May and Early September then cold will be a consideration due to his location.

True. I didn't look at his location. Just his search criteria (budget)


I have experience with the A/S Michelin, MPSS, BFG Sport Comp 2 A/S, and Sumitomo HTRZ III. The Sumitomo HTRZ III, is a great tire for the money paid.


I do not have experience with cheap A/S tires. I didn't want to suggest a tire that I do not have first hand experience with.


It sounds like OP wants LRR tires, except that they are expensive...

[Vital]

True, you guys are right i guess everyone has a different meaning of cheap lol. I think the G-Force Comp are definitely priced well its a good proven tire. OP dont cheap out on tires its worth the cost to get a good tire

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

True. I didn't look at his location. Just his search criteria (budget)


I have experience with the A/S Michelin, MPSS, BFG Sport Comp 2 A/S, and Sumitomo HTRZ III. The Sumitomo HTRZ III, is a great tire for the money paid.


I do not have experience with cheap A/S tires. I didn't want to suggest a tire that I do not have first hand experience with.


It sounds like OP wants LRR tires, except that they are expensive...

His criteria sounds more like a touring tire than a performance tire. I have run all those except the Sumitomo ones (which I have never even heard of before) with relatively good success with each. Never tried them all on the this car though am sort of restricted in what I know. I love my AS3+ tires but a few people here didn't like them at all so like so many things it depends on what his driving plans are.

[Deorio]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I assume your stock tires are done.



These are a good tire, are insanely cheap after the rebate, and the shipping is free! They are a summer tire with 300 treadwear.


There are cheaper A/S tires on tirerack, if you want to go that direction.


https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

+1 for the HTR Z IIIs. Very good dry and wet performance at an amazing price point.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Vital

True, you guys are right i guess everyone has a different meaning of cheap lol. I think the G-Force Comp are definitely priced well its a good proven tire. OP dont cheap out on tires its worth the cost to get a good tire

Wasn't gonna be the guy that said it but... This ^^^

[N1rve]

I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/3+. Pretty pricey but it’s a performance tire. MPG dropped around 2 MPG when I switched from stock. Treadlife isn’t as great as stock. 23,000 miles out of 45,000 and they are done. I would get the Michelin Premiere AS since you want a good tire but not focused base. The premier AS has this technology as when it gets worn, it still safe for wet because new grooves appear.

[rvoll]

I have 4 Michelin Primacy HP's pulled from my new BRZ with zero miles on them. If you were in Vegas, you could have all four of them for $250 total. Yeah, I know everyone calls them Prius tires, but if you have a daily driver, they are really quite good....

[Grady]

With your requested criteria, Buy stock tires that others have removed!!!!!!!!!!!