Buying new tires - no knowledge
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Buying new tires - no knowledge
Hello, I have a 2010 g37 base sedan. It currently has 225/55/17.
I would like to buy Michelin pilot super sports from now on for my car but they do not come in this size. This closest they have is 225/45/17.
Should I buy these or should I buy a larger rim? Any help would be appreciated. I have absolutely no knowledge about wheels/tires. I have tried using calculator sites but do not know what I am looking at.
I would like to buy Michelin pilot super sports from now on for my car but they do not come in this size. This closest they have is 225/45/17.
Should I buy these or should I buy a larger rim? Any help would be appreciated. I have absolutely no knowledge about wheels/tires. I have tried using calculator sites but do not know what I am looking at.
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Why did you choose Michelin Pilot Super Sports and how will you be using them? Those were really great tires about 6 years ago, but there are so many better options now if you just want a really sticky summer tire. You can always go to larger wheels if you just want a different look, but that is a lot of extra money to pay if you just want a certain tire. Or just give the guys at the tirerack a call and they can walk you through what tires to consider based on how you will be using the car.
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Just say no!!!!!
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Why did you choose Michelin Pilot Super Sports and how will you be using them? Those were really great tires about 6 years ago, but there are so many better options now if you just want a really sticky summer tire. You can always go to larger wheels if you just want a different look, but that is a lot of extra money to pay if you just want a certain tire. Or just give the guys at the tirerack a call and they can walk you through what tires to consider based on how you will be using the car.
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I don't know what the OP wants out of a tire or how he will be using it so I was just using one example that if he just wants a really sticky summer tire, there are a lot better options like Bridgestone RE-11, RE-11A, RE-71R, Yokohama ADVAN ADO8R, Dunlop ZII, Hankook RS-3, BFG Rival, etc. Michelin even makes 4 or 5 stickier tires than the Pilot Super Sport. Not bad for off the top of my head (not that I have been looking at summer tires for my car recently at all...) My point was that he should consider other tires before he starts looking at rims. Who knows? His post says he has "no knowledge" so maybe he lives in MI and needs snow tires. There was not enough info in his question to give him a good answer.
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I'm in the market for tires too and have been considering the PSS, S-04's, etc. I doubt the OP is in the market for a track tire. Like wise, I'm looking for a really good street tire. Something that works great on the street, corners well, good feedback, good steering response, reasonably good treadlife (for the type of tire).
To the OP, you do realize it takes more than tires to improve handling. Figure out what you don't like about the car the way it is.
To the OP, you do realize it takes more than tires to improve handling. Figure out what you don't like about the car the way it is.
#11
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Where do you live? Note that Summer Tires become somewhat dangerous when temps dip below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I live in San Diego, and with the recent weather (high 30s-low to mid 40s), I've had to be very careful.
Also
225/55ZR17
could be replaced with a wider/smaller sidewall tire like
235/45ZR17
The PSSs come in the latter...Ask Discount or Tire Rack to confirm.
Also
225/55ZR17
could be replaced with a wider/smaller sidewall tire like
235/45ZR17
The PSSs come in the latter...Ask Discount or Tire Rack to confirm.
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I'm in the market for tires too and have been considering the PSS, S-04's, etc. I doubt the OP is in the market for a track tire. Like wise, I'm looking for a really good street tire. Something that works great on the street, corners well, good feedback, good steering response, reasonably good treadlife (for the type of tire).
To the OP, you do realize it takes more than tires to improve handling. Figure out what you don't like about the car the way it is.
To the OP, you do realize it takes more than tires to improve handling. Figure out what you don't like about the car the way it is.
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I don't know what the OP wants out of a tire or how he will be using it so I was just using one example that if he just wants a really sticky summer tire, there are a lot better options like Bridgestone RE-11, RE-11A, RE-71R, Yokohama ADVAN ADO8R, Dunlop ZII, Hankook RS-3, BFG Rival, etc. Michelin even makes 4 or 5 stickier tires than the Pilot Super Sport. Not bad for off the top of my head (not that I have been looking at summer tires for my car recently at all...) My point was that he should consider other tires before he starts looking at rims. Who knows? His post says he has "no knowledge" so maybe he lives in MI and needs snow tires. There was not enough info in his question to give him a good answer.
If you're willing to step up to a more track focused tire you start having more choices. The problem with that, for me, is you're going to pay more and get less tread life. And at $1100 a set, and a 15,000 mile life, PSS are pricey enough when I burn through a set annually. Plus their phenomenal in the wet.
#14
Nice to see so much good advice here!
2 years ago I picked up Cooper’s RS3-A high-performance all-season tires for my old BMW. They are STUNNING! Great feedback, great turn in, great grip and great treadware.
2 years ago I picked up Cooper’s RS3-A high-performance all-season tires for my old BMW. They are STUNNING! Great feedback, great turn in, great grip and great treadware.
#15
Why did you choose Michelin Pilot Super Sports and how will you be using them? Those were really great tires about 6 years ago, but there are so many better options now if you just want a really sticky summer tire. You can always go to larger wheels if you just want a different look, but that is a lot of extra money to pay if you just want a certain tire. Or just give the guys at the tirerack a call and they can walk you through what tires to consider based on how you will be using the car.
I live in Miami. Its always hot or wet. I read these are the best summer tire. I drive very aggressive.