my goal right now is a long lasting QUIET tire, with performance being up in my wish list, but second to the quiet and longevity factor. I looked around a little bit and saw the Michelin ones had great reviews but were waaaaaaaaaay outa my price range. Price is also important to me. In order from most important to least: (2-3 are very close)

1) quietness
2) price
3) longevity
4) performance

 

I just got Falken 452's, and they were relatively cheap, and quiet I guess (I don't think I have ever had a loud tire?)... As far as the longevity criteria, only time will tell...

 

Summer-performance tires wear quickly and most are noisy.

If you want a tire with a more comfortable ride and better economy, and your main requirement is street driving; you should consider an all-season tire. An all-season tire isn’t appropriate for the track, but it’s a good choice for the street if you want a tire that costs less, and runs longer and more quietly.

--Spike

 

I like my Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...678#prodAnchor

 

You are asking a hell of a lot from a tire. You will have to compromise: https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...uld-i-get.html

 

nitto invo

 

falken 912 or general exclaim uhp

 

I was running the potenza RE960 Pole positions for the past two years. They treated me very well, had no problems in cold temps 30-40F or high temps 90-100F, rain or shine. I even tracked them a few times, got a couple 2.0 60' out of them.

 

General Exclaim UHP's fit pretty well with your list of priorities.

 

wow... I think you guys named every brand out there.lol
I guess there isn't a clear cut winner to choose from?

 

No, there never is an easy answer with tires. People comment based on what they've experienced.

 

www.tirerack.com and do your own research. You didn't even list your priorities in the right order. How is anyone else going to help you?

 

Toyo T1R

 

Definitely. Tirerack even has some really nice shopping tools for helping you choose the correct tire based upon your priorities.

 

I just got a pair of General Exclaim UHP tires from tirerack and they definitely meet criteria 1&2. I haven't had them long enough to personally comment on their longevity, but they are rated extremely well in that area.

I will not hesitate to get these tires again. They are comfortable and for everyday driving they compliment the performance of the car well.

 

Generals for sure. 20K and still quiet. Probably get 30K from the fronts and 25K on the rears.

 

So? Which did you get, and what are your impressions?