Tire Selection help.

[buZy]

Hi guys I will try to make this short.

New skins for the Z. Street car and the roads really suck here in Minnesota. (yaw. you betcha, Fargo da movie, how dumb hehe..)

I did a search but could not find exactly what I was looking for. Ok I know there is a vast tire market out there, but real experience is everything, something I have none of in tires. The last ones I bought were $200 a piece and the salesman of the store told me that is as cheap as it gets for tires that particular size. If any of you know what would work for my car your input would be very helpful as I have very little funds. Thank you!

Brian

 

Here is the criteria:

On the street only. Under 140mph max.

Best bang for the buck.

Size/All four wheels: 225 45 R17

[Dtsnlvrs]

Might I suggest www.tirerack.com , quite a selection in the size you require. I personally like Yok's but there are other great tires out there

[LLave]

My last set of "performance street" tires was Falken Azenis on an STi and I loved them. I got a set of 4 for $500. I also had some potenzas but I much preferred the azenis I would defiantly recommend them if you are looking for sticky street rubber.

[Bartman]

You can get 225/45-17 tires for less than $80. Here's a link to 5 pages of tires from $79 up to $185 a piece (if the link works)

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sw=false&cs=225&ar=45&rd=17

 

The more expensive tires are generally going to have higher speed ratings and softer compounds..which translates to better performance but they won't last as long. If you want the most bang for your buck, you can go with an H speed rating.