Better tires on stock rims? Experiences? Opinions?

[sam69]

I put RE 002 Bridgestone 225 /50 /16's on mine and it's a huge improvement all round although now they have some K's on them they are SCAREY as in the wet

Where pretty good while new but not anymore, but are great in the dry .

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by Estey

yeah, it definitely stops a lot quicker. Although, my stopping power used to be terrible with the oem brake pads. the rubber really shined once I upgraded my pads to EBC yellow stuff.

Did you resurface your rotors before you put EBCS on or did you just put them on?

[Estey]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Did you resurface your rotors before you put EBCS on or did you just put them on?

na, I just threw them on. I didnt see a need to resurface them

[ChrisD]

Originally Posted by Estey

I have a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports that are the same size as stock, and it makes a world of difference! You dont need more rubber on stock wheels, as I highly doubt it will do anything but add weight, although not much. You just need a better compound, and you'll be good to go. Maybe some negative camber up front, and your car will be planted.

Are you sure they are the same size as stock? 215/45/R17 ? My local tyre place says that Michelin Pilot Super Sports don't exist in that size. They're either 225/45/R17 or if they are 215/45/R17 then they're Pilot Sport 3s rather than Pilot Super Sports.

[Estey]

Originally Posted by ChrisD

Are you sure they are the same size as stock? 215/45/R17 ? My local tyre place says that Michelin Pilot Super Sports don't exist in that size. They're either 225/45/R17 or if they are 215/45/R17 then they're Pilot Sport 3s rather than Pilot Super Sports.

No they're pss, but I may be wrong about the size. I don't remember but I'll go check them and get back to you