I'm considering buying a 2003 enthusiast Z but am not happy to hear all the bad news about the potenzas, so I'm leaning on trying to get the dealer to put all seasons (pref the michelin pilot a/s) on the car. Unfortunatly, the car has 18's and michelin only makes 225/40s for the fronts, but I don't want to have to sacrifice a lower car for speed bumps.

Pirelli makes a 235/45 all season and I'd maybe consider these for the front but am wondering about rub issues with the wider tires?

If anyone has any suggestions for me or if any 18in people out there own allseasons please either email me or post a reply. If I can find a pair of allseasons for the Z it'll secure my purchase.

Thanks

 

This probably isn't the answer you're after, but I'll share anyway.

Don't bother with all-season tires. They compromise too much in all areas, making them not really good at any one thing. I've always found it to be a better deal simply having two sets of wheels: one set with high performance wet/dry summer tires (good for rain and dry), and a 2nd set with winter/snow tires (such as Blizzaks). When it comes time to drive in the snow or sub freezing weather, I just bolt on the winter wheels. Otherwise, I use the summer wheels.

Having this sort of setup allows for much more fun in the summer, and much more effective snow traction in the winter when you really need it.