happy_go_lucky_

Hey there,

So I have a 2005 Enthusiast with the stock 17" wheels and am in the market for a new set of tires. The ones I have on now are 225/50/17 and 245/50/17 Falkens. I use this as my daily driver and do not do any track or race. I was hoping the Falkens would last a bit longer but the front ones seem to have worn out on along the edges. Not sure why this happened because I have been taking them every so often to Firestone and getting the allignments done as part of my lifetime alignment package (definitely worth every penny).

I am hoping you can recommend me what to get next as I am getting way more confused going through these forums and looking at the various recommendations for Continental Extreme Contact DWS, Sumitomo HTR Z III, etc. Looks like most of these are for 18"

These are what I am looking for in my next set:

• Summer tires that perform well in Atlanta rains (should I get summer or all seasons?)
• Good tread life so that I am not changing sets every couple of years
• Good grip for daily driving and smooth cornering and turns
• Excellent value for money
• Helps me increase the life of the tires through reversing them during rotation
• As quiet as it gets (not a deal breaker considering the Falkens I have on now)

Also, is there any advantage with sticking to the OEM 235/50/17 for the rear instead of the 245/50/17?

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Best tire reviews are the testing Tire Rack does, I would spend some time looking there. Seems like you are wanting a magical tire, great wear, great in water, great traction and cheap. I know my suggestions , but you will only get 25k out of them, and for me it would be my magical street tire.


Rear sizes, just a hair more potential traction. When searching for tires, look for your 225/40-17 front and matching rear in both sizes. If the wider rear is available, go for it.

happy_go_lucky_

Thanks for the reply. I'm really curious to know which one has the 25k mileage tires that you recommend?

At this point I think I'm leaning more towards the Michelin A/S 3 set.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Hankook V12 , but if you look at a could other threads right in this area, there are some other great suggestions