Tires on stock 15' FRS

[strat61caster]

+1 if you don't have real winter summer tires ftw

[JD001]

I have still not got round to changing my OEM tyres... Michelin Pilot Super Sport now only available in 205/45 r17 and the 4S can't be had in 17inch.. You guys certainly get a decent choice of tyre.

[ZDan]

Dunno why people are still talking about the superseded Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They were overrated IMO anyway...

[JD001]

Originally Posted by ZDan

Dunno why people are still talking about the superseded Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They were overrated IMO anyway...

What do you recommend?

[DarkPira7e]

PS4S directly replaced and succeeds over the super sports.
I'd recommend a Hankook Ventus v12 Evo 2 as a DD tire for someone not needing a specific grip threshold. Very cost effective, and support a lot of sizes. Great grip in most conditions aside near freezing like any other summer compound.

[why?]

Falken is coming out with a new tire soon. I can't wait to see what they do.

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by ZDan

215/45-17 on stock 7" wheels for sure.
If no freezing-weather/snow/ice usage likely, Summer tires generally have more ultimate dry *and* wet grip than all-seasons. Which category of summer tires depends on your wants/needs/usage:
*Generally*
Extreme Performance (short life, max grip, great for track)
Max Performance (more reasonable life, great grip, more water-channeling capacity/hydroplaning resistance)
Ultra High Performance (still longer life, less ultimate grip, also good water-channeling)

Go to Tire Rack website and review test results and customer survey results to get an idea of relative differences between different make/model tires.

One caveat to tire reviews is very few of the cars will be lightweight RWD and driven the way we tend to drive these cars so the reviews won't be as valuable as if you drove a Camry or Accord. I think I saw that the OP is in Texas so the reviews that mention dry warm pavement performance and wet road performance will be more valuable than one from the PNW. Also pay attention to the type of car, if it's a 5,000 pound mushmobile the review will be worthless to you with this car.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by JD001

What do you recommend?

It depends...
For daily, warmish weather, no or limited track usage, I'd probably get Conti ExtremeContact Sport, or Michelin PS4S.

Some track usage, half to a second per lap no matter, probably Hankook RS4

Competing where lap times matter, RE71R or Yok A052

[ZDan]

The customer reviews are somewhat self-selecting based on tire preference. Doubtful many Camrys are on serious performance rubber.

Also customer reviews over millions of miles compiled in ratings charts will include a lot of different kinds of cars from lightweight Miatae and FT86s to muscleycars and AMG Mercedes behemoths, and also a lot of FF hothatches, etc. But *relative* ratings between tires in a similar category should remain valid.

I put more stock in the objective test results and opinions of testers comparing tires directly, but IMO the "wisdom of crowds" in the tire ratings charts can also be very valuable in determining which tire to get.

Originally Posted by gravitylover

One caveat to tire reviews is very few of the cars will be lightweight RWD and driven the way we tend to drive these cars so the reviews won't be as valuable as if you drove a Camry or Accord. I think I saw that the OP is in Texas so the reviews that mention dry warm pavement performance and wet road performance will be more valuable than one from the PNW. Also pay attention to the type of car, if it's a 5,000 pound mushmobile the review will be worthless to you with this car.

[e_lunatic]

I put Falken Azienas 615k+ on mine. still running stock wheel and just used the same size as the stock tires. good tire and plenty of grip. would recommend.

[qcbaker]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

My second go to for budget are the Firestone Indy 500s. Great dry performance tire and decent in wet.

I have these and have been loving them. Definitely recommended, especially if its for a daily driver that won't see serious track/autocross use.

[RickyBobby]

I'm considering getting these: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...145WR7GFC2ASXL The price after the $70. rebate is just over $100 each delivered.

I spoke to a Discount Tire Direct sales rep today and they matched Tire Rack's price and subtracted the $70. rebate; free shipping to their store and no sales tax. I'm still running the original Bridgestone Turanza EL400s.
They still have some tread left but in wet weather, with the nannies on, around corners, the back end wants to meet the front end. They are not cheap and get bad reviews. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...S&autoModClar=