Choosing new tires

[Canada 02]

After 36000 miles, my G35 needs new tires

The original equipment was Goodyear Eagle RS-A, 225/55R17, 95V

Any recomendations? I live in the midwest, so we don't get nearly as much snow as Calgary (maybe 3 snow storms per year). Perhaps tires with a little more longevity without sacrificing (too much) handling/performance

thanks

[burn_this_city]

Pirelli P-Zero Neros would be my choice.

[Canada 02]

^thanks; I had narrowed it down to 3 choices, and that was one of them.

my other two choices are Bridgstone Potenza and Yokohama AVID ENVigor. Price difference is negligible. The Pirelli's have a 45000 mile warrenty, the other two have 50000 and 60000 mile warrenties, respectively.

Why are the Pirelli's your choice?

[burn_this_city]

The Pirelli's are W rated, as are the Yokos, the Bridgestones are only H or V, so you wont get the same speed rating. To be honest any of these tires would be fine. I have Pirelli's on my current vehicle and I'm very happy with them. My buddy ran a set of P-Zero Neros all year round and he was pleased with them.

[Bill Bumface]

P-Zero Neros are completely underwhelming.

P-Zero Rossos are very grippy, but have poor tread ware.

Michelin Pilot Sports are amazing but $$$$.

Toyo T1-Rs are really good tires for the price point (mid range).

Continental Sport Contacts are alright, but got left in the dust a bit this generation.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

P-Zero Neros are completely underwhelming.

P-Zero Rossos are very grippy, but have poor tread ware.

Michelin Pilot Sports are amazing but $$$$.

Toyo T1-Rs are really good tires for the price point (mid range).

Continental Sport Contacts are alright, but got left in the dust a bit this generation.

He's confined to needing some snow traction. My ideal tire is the Pilot Sports, I had them on my old Firebird, they were amazing.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

He's confined to needing some snow traction. My ideal tire is the Pilot Sports, I had them on my old Firebird, they were amazing.

Then he shouldn't be considering anything mentioned in this thread.

[Flames0910]

Mmm...g35, that's a nice car you've got

[arloiginla]

Go with the Conti winters. They're priced reasonably but performance-wise are near the top of the pack.

I can give you more info if you are interested, fire me a PM.

[Canada 02]

to be clear, not looking for Winter tires; just all-seasons that can deal with the occasional snow storm

the Michelin Pilot Sports looked interesting, but for an extra $35/tire, its a bit much

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

to be clear, not looking for Winter tires; just all-seasons that can deal with the occasional snow storm

the Michelin Pilot Sports looked interesting, but for an extra $35/tire, its a bit much

Not to mention they are pretty much a 0 on snow traction.

[DuffMan]

I just bought some Motomaster AT's that were on sale at CT on Saturday, I'm quite happy with.

[Ryan Coke]

How about the pilot sport a/s? Basically an all season version of the pilot sport--not very good in the snow from what I hear, but might be good enough for the occasional snow you get.

I have a set on my car, although I am getting winters since the car will be in Calgary this winter.

These should give you a nice high performance tire with still a bit of all season capability. I got mine at Costco last year, not sure if they have them in the states.

[sclitheroe]

Does this thread signal that it’s time for the yearly CP debate on the merits of snow tires in Calgary?

Highlights I always look forward to:
- stories of freaked out drivers who have no place driving in the winter at all, snow tires or not
- stories of hapless motorists you saw stuck on the side of the road because they didn’t have snow tires
- stories of hapless motorists buried in ditches because they did have snow tires and drove too fast
- stories of cities that have better snow removal programs than Calgary
- links to weird Euro videos of people driving up endless snow-packed hills
- the overriding sense of condemnation surrounding every winter driver not behind the wheel of your own vehicle

These are just some of the many things I love as we head into the winter season, and it’s just another sign that hockey is just around the corner.

[Northendzone]

if it is any help i have pirelli's on my truck and they seem pretty good - but my truck is an AWD with a V-8.....i shudder to think how much 4 new 20 inch pirelli's will cost.....

[burn_this_city]

We're talking performance tires, winter tire snobs can wait a month or so for that thread to magically appear

[Canada 02]

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does anyone have nitrogen inflated tires? I understand the theory behind it, but is it really worth $5 a tire?

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

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does anyone have nitrogen inflated tires? I understand the theory behind it, but is it really worth $5 a tire?

Its mostly a cash grab, with some marginal benefits.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/auto/...article697136/

[CM ONE]

Unless you're a long haul trucker I'd skip the nitrogen. Unless of course you like green valve caps then I say go for it!!

[Canada 02]

many cars/tires have TPMS sensor. One tire place claims that moisture in compressed air will negatively affect the sensor.