imdrew12

First off, sorry I didn't search.

Here is the situation, back in February I ordered 4 Continental Extreme Contact DWS (Ultra High Performance All-Season) 245/40ZR18 tires. They were on back order until May 15th, not a problem. Today I call and find out they won’t be available until July, I need tires now. Due to the fact TireRack didn’t inform me of the extremely long and growing back order, they are providing me a discount on any set of tires I order, thus I am stuck with TireRack.

I have a 2008 Evo X MR. I need 4 All-Season High/Ultra performance tires in the next two weeks or so. I don’t have the time to research so I am throwing myself on the mercy of the forum. What would you get?

You should know I am not going to buy summer tires then come winter buy winter tires. I am buying all season, no debate. Reasons are my own. Anyway, I need some opinions, quick. I would like brand name, 245/40ZR18s that will work with my existing BBS MR wheels, price around $600-$800 with a decent tread life at least 40,000 miles. Decent wet weather and snow performance. I live in Missouri and receive my fair amount of snow in the winter. I am looking at BF, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop, Goodyear, Yokohama, and Hankook. Right now in the lead are the Yokohama AVID ENVigor (W) 97W (Ultra High Performance All-Season) tires. Driving is 60% Interstate and 40% two lane twisties. Very little town driving.


Your help is greatly appreciated!

LapDance

star specs....

imdrew12

What?

LapDance

dunlop dirrezza star specs thats what i would get

imdrew12

Don't seem to be available on TireRack.

LaXGSR

Star Specs are NOT all season so don't worry about it. If you want cheap, Kumho ASX or Falken ZE-912. If you want something with a stiffer sidewall, maybe the Pirelli Pzero-Nero M&S.

imdrew12

I don't want cheap, I want good. In my opinion tires are the most important item you can buy for your car, for both safety and performance.

I would like a combo of ride quality and performance, a nice mix, with a slight emphasis on ride quality. On only rare occasions do I really push the car. I dont drag, autocross, or road race.

hotdog

iTrader: (4)

The Yokohamas you mentioned would probably be a fine tire. Realistically, from how you speak, I doubt you'd tell much difference between any of the "higher rated" all seasons. All of them are going to be stupidly un-grippy in comparison to the stocker Advans, but you're aware of that. I just have to mock you a bit.

Mock mock mock.

LapDance

"I dont drag, autocross, or road race."

then buy nankangs

imdrew12

Excuse me? This is how you treat somebody who is asking for help and an opinion? Classy.

03nmeva

iTrader: (2)

id go star specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....t+Z1+Star+Spec


look at the survey tab

imdrew12

I need something that will run in snow. This past winter alone we had at least two storms with over 6"-8" of snow. And my driveway nearly requires a tank to climb when there is a heavy snow on.

LapDance

Sorry to be short, but I don't understand your logic. You want an ultra performance all season because you dont drive fast???

LapDance

honestly I would recommend fk452's but tirerack doesnt sell them. dunlop has other option more suited to your needs just get on tirerack and search your size, then read the reviews.

Grippy Tire

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