The Official Tire Review Thread

Post by **elwesso** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:53 pm

Lets have this thread so people can review all the tires theyve used on their cars and what they thought fo them...

I thought this thread could be used so that members can easily see what they want, and from actual people here that have used them....

Heres the format...

- List the brand and other nomenclature- List the size and price you paid (if you want to), if they came with the car, just say OEM or something, and the mileage you put on them- List the category you think theyre in (all season, high performance, winter, etc)- List good things you liked about the tire- List bad things you liked about the tire- List a final verdict, and closing thought.. Would you recommend this tire, and a rating out of 10. include in that rating price and value for the price

May also include what kind of car they were on if it wasnt a Q45 or other infintii

Post by **elwesso** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:53 pm

Ill go first from what Ive had

Cooper Lifeliner Touring225-60-15, $60 or so a tire, 10k milesAll seasonsGood: Treadwear was decent, even though it didnt fit my driving style.. 50k warranty is good. Treadwear was nice and even. Very quiet, and good in the rainBad: Not very sticky, tires didnt seem to hold up too well, fortunately for the 50k warrantyVerdict: Good tire for moderate driving in all seasons... Good for grandma's cadillac and thats about it, 7.5 out of 10

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500235-60-15, Free (came with car), approx 15k All seasonsGood: Very sticky tire for an all season, quiet, smooth... Good in rain or shine, and so far with about 15k on the tires and tread is still excellentBad: Not real great in the snow (manageable but nothing to write home about), only comes in S and T ratingsVerdict: Recommended if you dont mind the less than stellar speed rating... For winter only tires like i intended to sue them for, proabbly not ideal.. If you can find them in H or V rating, youll be in great shape 8 out of 10

Sumitomo HTRZ+245-45-17, Free, about 15kHigh performanceGood- Good overall wet and dry traction, and tires are holding up VERY nicely. Once you get them warmed up (IE ambient temp is greater than 50 or 60) they really accel and just keep gripping.... Really make the Q feel very stabel Have 15k on them or so and looks like they could go another 15k, seems to be very quietBad- Doesnt really accel in anything jsut kinda barely passesVerdict: Great tire for the money, less than $100 in 245-45-17, great treadwear. Hard to beat the performance per dollar. 9 out of 10, HIGHLY recommend

Kumho Supra 712245-40-18, Free, 15kHigh performanceGood: Decent overall, nothign specialBad: Wearing faster than I thought they should, Traction isnt real good, they dont seem to like really sharp turns.. Still stable but nothign real goodVerdict: dont really recommend these tires, for the money much better, quieter, sticker, and longer lasting can be had... 7/10

Post by **Bwana** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:46 pm

Yokahama AVS dB S2215/65-15 Paid right around $100 per mountedAll-Season Ultra-High Performance7500 mi on mine, can hardly tell.Good: Very good dry traction and handling, VERY good wet traction. Very firm handling for a tire with this much sidewall. V rated tire, which is nice. Fairly smooth, nice quiet ride. Good wear.Not so good: Snow traction. I'd be in a bad way here in CO without my TCS sometimes!Verdict: I highly recommend this tire! For the price this is a hard tire to beat!

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:16 pm

Ice T (2000 I30t):

Brand: Bridgestone RE92 Size: 225/50/17 93HPrice: OEM on 2000 I30t ($169 each)Mileage: 20,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Quiet, sticky, good sidewallBad: Wear out too fast

Brand: Kumho EsctaSize: 225/50/17Price: $105 eachMileage: 5,000 miles so farCategory: All SeasonGood: Cheap, Handle great, Tread does well in rainBad: A little noisier, Flat-spotted when cold. Thin sidewall

Layla (1994 Q45):

Brand: Bridgestone RE92 Size: 225/50/17 93HPrice: Bought Used off of eBay for $40 eachMileage: 10,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Quiet, sticky, good sidewall, graet trackingBad: Wear out too fast, not enough load rating for Q

Brand: Continental Sport ContactSize: 245/45/17Price: Bought Used off of eBay for $25 eachMileage: 5,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: StickyBad: Terrible tracking, thin inner sidewall where the Q needs it most

Brand: NITTO NT455Size: 225/50/17 94HPrice: $115 eachMileage: 30,000 milesCategory: High Performance Good: Cheap, Hard tread lasted a long timeBad: Noisy tires

Brand: Sumitomo HTR+Size: 255/45/17Price: $115 eachMileage: 30,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Long LifeBad: A little noisy, tread cupped on inside some

Brand: FuzionSize: 255/45/17Price: $120 eachMileage: 5,000 miles so farCategory: High PerformanceGood: we will seeBad: Took a lot to balance

Lola (1994 Q45t):

Brand: Yokahama S320Size: 215/65/15Price: $80 eachMileage: about 35,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: long lifeBad: dry rotted - were on car for nearly 4 years.

Brand: Yokahama YK420Size: 215/65/15Price: $85 eachMileage: 2,600 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Quietest tires I ahve ever had on a car. Smoothest ride as well.Bad: Not enough mileage to find anything bad.

Brand: Sumitomo HTR+Size: 245/40/18Price: $130Mileage: 18,000Category: All SeasonGood: Relatively quiet.Bad: Inner sidewall is taking a beating - front end out of alignment. 40 series tires are a tad too short for my ride comfort. Will go to 45's on next set.

YouTube · Post by **Jesda** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:28 pm

Firestone Insignia SL215/65/15

Treadwear: 460Traction ATemp B

$75 installed (per tire) with 40k warranty. I bought one at first to replace a flat Goodyear, then just completed the set.

All season tires that do well on gravel and decent enough on snow. Surprisingly nice in the rain, too.

On the highway theyre noticeably out of round with a lot of extra vibration. The weak sidewalls caused them to wander a little on the highway, requiring frequent correction.

Around town, theyre surprisingly smooth and quiet.

These would have been perfect for the MPV or Civic, but theyre woefully inadequate for a luxury cruiser like the Q.

-Jesda

[UPDATED 10/28/2005.]These tires suck!

After 10,000 miles they started vibrating horribly. The sidewalls are like bubble gum. The highway wandering caused by soft sidewalls has worsened, especially in the spring and summer. There's one positive: treadwear is slow and even. I'm sure these awful things will last forever.

In the snow, they're shockingly good. I dont know if its because these are the taller/narrower OEM size, or because of the way the tread is designed. They definitely got me through some nasty weeks in 2004.And while they're effective at plowing through snow and slush, they have a tendency to slip in the rain. I can't explain it.

I would have been better off with used tires for 1/3 the price. I intend to keep these for winter use, since they're already on a separate set of wheels.
Modified by Jesda at 10:30 PM 10/28/2005

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:53 pm

I like Jeff's layout, so I copied it .

Brand: Nankang NSII Size: 235/40-18, 95h front, 245/40-18, 97h rearPrice: retail is something between $135-195Mileage: 6,000 milesCategory: High PerformanceGood: Quiet, sticky, good sidewall, good wet & dry, suprisingly good for a pretty unknown tireBad: No complaints yet, If I get 2 years I'm happy.

Post by **louiegz** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:53 am

Brand: Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 Size: 215/65/15 96QPrice: About $80 each Mounted and BalancedMileage: 6000 milesCategory: Studless Ice & SnowGood: Very good snow traction. Makes Q drivable in the snow. Comfortable ride.Bad: Soft rubber compound wares quick. Had better snow traction last season when they were new. Might be able to get another season. Dry performance leaves much to be desired. Can’t wait for spring to come to take them off. A little noisy.Conclusion: Well, how excited can you get about winter tires. They’re not going to give you good dry handling characteristics, but if you don’t want to get stuck in the snow, the Blizzaks are the winter tire for you. Winter tires are a must for any Q driver that lives were it snows.

Brand: Michelin Pilot XGT H4 Size: 215/65/15 95HPrice: About $95 each Mounted and BalancedMileage: 20,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Good dry handling. Good ride. Nice driving tires.Bad: When they say “All Season”, they forgot about winter. Horrible snow traction. Below average wet traction. They wore quicker that I liked. Could have used them one more season but I’m upgrading to 16in rims.Conclusion: If you want a nice tire that stays balanced, handles well and gives a nice ride, these are the tires for you. Just be careful when it starts to rain. A little more expensive that some of the cheaper brands, but do you really want to put cheap tires on a 2 ton car you plan to drive hard. Not me.

Brand: Cooper (Don’t remember which one) Size: 215/65/15 95HPrice: About $75 each Mounted and BalancedMileage: Don’t rememberCategory: All SeasonGood: Good handling. Not as good as the Michelins, but better than the OEMs. Better snow traction than the Michelin.Bad: Wore to quickly.Conclusion: Eh, they were OK.

Post by **rsiwicki** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:18 am

Brand: Falken 512'sSize: 215/65/15 95HPrice: $65 each mounted & balancedMileage: 15,000 milesCategory: All SeasonGood: Quiet, sticky, good sidewall, good wet weatherBad: no real complaintsComments: Fronts still look very good, rears are totally bald (wonder why?)

Post by **96Qowner** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:56 am

Brand: Michelin Pilot XGT H4 Size: 235/60-15 98HPrice: $70, on special, from TireRackMileage: 3500Category: All SeasonGood: sticky, 400 wear rating, and they're Round Bad: Some slap noise across highway expansion strips, hum on rough pavementVerdict: I like 'em - a nice wide tire for my standard 15"ers - sticky and long-wearing. I just wish they had a higher speed rating.

Post by **szh** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:00 pm

Car: 1991 and 1995 Infiniti Q45.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: Infiniti OEM stock 15"x6.5" (piepans).Brand: Michelin Pilot XGT Z4.Size: 215/65-15 95Z.Price: Do not remember.Mileage: Lasted more than 20k miles.Category: High Performance, as I recall.Good: Reasonable grip.Bad: Slippery when wet.Verdict: Downright dangerous in wet weather!

Car: 1991 and 1995 Infiniti Q45.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: Infiniti OEM stock 15"x6.5" (piepans).Brand: Michelin Pilot XGT V4Size: 215/65-15 95V.Price: Do not remember.Mileage: Lasted more than 20k miles.Category: All Season, I think.Good: Reasonable grip.Bad: Slippery when wet.Verdict: Dangerous in wet weather. Same problem as the Z rated tires above - had to buy them again (argh!) when other brands failed badly and the local tire place only had these in stock.

Car: 1995 Infiniti Q45.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: Infiniti OEM stock 15"x6.5" (piepans).Brand: Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP.Size: 225/60-15 95Z.Price: Do not remember. About $110 per tire, as I vaguely recall.Mileage: Lasted more than 20k miles.Category: High Performance.Good: Sticky and excellent grip. Quietest tire I have ever used!Bad: Slightly soft sidewalls, but nothing to worry about.Verdict: Best tire I have ever used in over 25 years of driving. Firestone should not have discontinued it.

Car: 1995 Infiniti Q45.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan OEM 17"x7.5".Brand: Falken Ziex 512.Size: 245/45-17 95Z.Price: Do not remember. About $100 per tire, as I vaguely recall.Mileage: I used for less than 2k miles - car was sold, so I did not get a good estimate of longevity.Category: High Performance.Good: Sticky and good/excellent grip. Very good in wet weather, but not as good as the best wet weather tires I have ever used.Bad: Stiffer than usual sidewalls, but nothing to worry about.Verdict: Good to excellent all-round tire. Nothing stellar, but no bad points either.

Z

YouTube · Post by **Jesda** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 5:04 pm

Brand: Douglas Performance GTSize: 215/65-15 H, DirectionalPrice: $150 for a set. Used.Mileage: Kept them for 1000 miles.Category: PerformanceGood: Fantastic grip! Nice stiff sidewalls. Very confidence inspiring. Surprisingly decent in the rain.Bad: Vibrated like a pager.Verdict: They were used. I wish I could say whether the vibration was from age or manufacturing.

Post by **JedCoop** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:09 pm

16" tires I have run

Brand: Dunlop SP 8000Size: 225/55/16 95WPrice: ~$125 eachMileage: 27,000 miles so farCategory: Ultra HiPerf summerGood: Felt like the car drove on rails - really crisp, round.Bad - not much warning at the limit. Wet traction went form great to terrible with wear. Verdict: Great handling when new,

Brand: Kumho Escta 712Size: 225/55/16 95WPrice: $80 eachMileage: 2 sets 20,000 miles/setCategory: Ultra HiPerf summerGood: Cheap, Handle great, gives feedback before letting go, stops well. decent in rain.Bad: Wore quicker than expected, flatspotting when cold, vibrated when older. Verdict: Better alternatives today. were the best for the money back then.

Brand: Yokohama ES 100 Size: 225/55/16 95WPrice: $102 eachMileage: 20,000 miles so far & may last until next rainy season begins (Oct.)Category: Ultra HiPerf summerGood: Inexpensive, Handle great, decent feedback, stops very well on corners. very good in rain, Seem to wear well and are quietBad: Verdict: Fantastic for the price... maybe the new Avons next for more wet traction?

16" summer Ultra high performance seem to be a very good price.

Post by **BadQ45t** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:55 pm

I'll list the two tires I'm running right now that are interesting:

1997 Q45t- Yoko ES100- 245/45 17- Ultra high performance- Likes: Damn good traction, decent in the wet, quiet ride, they look bad- Seem to be wearing out fast, but only have 5k on them so who knows- For $110 bucks per from tire rack, these are a great buy and a super way to get into a WR tire that is grippy and like to go fast around corners.

1984 300ZX

- Bridgetone SO3 Pole Position- 225/50 15- Ultra Ultra high performance- Likes: The best grip I've ever experienced in a tire, I though the RE71's were good, they are also wearing nicely, did I mention the grip. Decent in the wet.- Bad: A bit pricy but not compared to Michelin not so bad- Price: $135 for these but remember these are on my original Z mags which were only 15"

Post by **M3Racer** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:04 pm

Michelin Pilot Sport 2'sfront:225/45-18 Rear 255/40-18 (I think)Expensive as hell. I think a little less the 1k for all 4Ulta high performance.Good: Sublime dry handling. Much better than I expected in rain. Better life than I expected.Bad: No complaints so far. Excellent tires.
Modified by M3Racer at 2:52 PM 7/16/2006

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:47 pm

I decided to sticky this thread in hopes people will add to it.....

Post by **par2za** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:00 am

Brand: AVON M550Size: 245/40/18 ZR18 97WPrice: 167.00 per tire intalled .Mileage: i have 1k on them i heard they can last 35k.Category: ultra High Performance all seasonGood: excellent grip also the best tire in the rain thus farBad: none so faqrVerdict: The best tires ive put on high perf vehicle. will let you know in the snow. but look at the reviews nothing but love for theses's tires

Post by **MattB** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:31 am

Brand: Yokohama Avid H4sSize: 195/60/14Vehicle: 1995 Infiniti G20tAPrice: $85/tire installedCategory: High-performance all seasonGood: Quiet, great handling, excellent snow traction even in bad MA weather. Tires are so good in snow that even a new driver (my sister) managed to never slip once even under blizzard conditions.Bad: Nothing so farVerdict: great tires, a good compromise between handling and all season traction, not to mention much cheaper than Michelin XGTV4 or most other comparable tires.

9/10

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu May 26, 2005 11:00 am

Brand: Michelin Pilot (OEM replacements)Size: 215/60/15 Good: OEM tires, these were pretty old when I bought the car. 75% tread remaining, but were almost 3 years old. Balanced well.Bad: Terrible in wet conditions, snap-oversteer when least expected.

Brand: Yokohama YK420 Size: 245/50/16Good: Not much good to say about these.Bad: Required 10 re-balances in 8 months, finally got all my money back as all four failed Road Force balancing. Garbage, best suited for an old person who wants 60K miles out of their tires.

Brand: Kumho Ecsta Supra Size: 255/50ZR16Good: Quiet, sticky, impressively comfortable ride, good-looking sidewall and tread design.Bad: Some tramlining, to be expected with a wide tire. Not a great wet-weather tire, once they got 60% worn performance fell off noticeably. Needs a fatter rim protector ridge.

Brand: Falken Ziex-512 Size: 255/50ZR16Good: Sticky, quiet, GREAT wet-weather handling. Possibly the BEST tire I’ve owned for the money. Nice beefy sidewall, and the rim protector is thick and functional.Bad: Some boominess over expansion joints, possibly due to me running 42 psi rather than 35 recommended.

Brand: Cooper Zeon Size: 245/40ZR18Good: Cheap, pretty decent tire for the money.Bad: Wears quickly and unevenly, not impressive in wet weather.

Brand: Pirelli P-Zero Size: 255/40ZR18 Good: Simply amazing. Sticky, stable in the rain, quiet even on grooved pavement, tramlines less than any tire I’ve owned, lateral grip is FAR superior to anything else I’ve run on the Q. Tackles my favorite freeway cloverleaf at 10 mph faster than any other tire, and reaching the adhesion limit is recognizable and gradual (rather than immediate and irretrievable). Also the quietest tire I’ve owned aside from the Falkens.Bad: Wish I’d bought 265/40ZR18’s for a bit more sidewall – the Pirelli sidewall is amazingly stiff. Next set will be this size.

Post by **szh** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:38 am

Car: 1997 Acura 2.2CL.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: Acura OEM stock 16"x6.5" (not sure of width).Brand: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3.Size: 205/55-16 91W.Price: $130 each at Tire Rack. $12 each shipping. $20 each mounting/balance at local Tire Rack recommended place.Mileage: Now at 6/32" after 12,000 miles. Decent!Category: Max Performance Summer.Good: Very sticky in dry, outstanding in wet weather.Bad: Noisier than touring tires; needs more re-balance than I would like.Verdict: Excellent all round performance. Outstanding in wet - as good as the SZ50EP.

Car: 2003 Infiniti M45.Suspension: Stock.Wheels: Infiniti OEM stock 18"x7.5".Brand: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3.Size: 245/45-18 100W (for my 2003 Infiniti M45).Price: $224 each at Goodyear Auto. $7 mounting/balance.Mileage: Got close to 20k miles per set (on two sets now).Category: Max Performance Summer.Good: Very sticky in dry, outstanding in wet weather.Bad: Noisier than touring tires; Don't know if the higher load index will prevent the need for more re-balance than I would like.Verdict: Excellent all round performance. Outstanding in wet - as good as the SZ50EP.

Z

Post by **94q45t** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:04 pm

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS DS3 225/50/17 mounted on stock 17" wheels from 2002 Q45Paid (I think) about 153 ea from Tirerack 11,000 milesHi perfGood: on my car their very quiet and smooth, stay balanced. Maybe noisier than Turanzas bu not as noisy as Potenzas. Excellent wet weather grip. Very good in dryPrimary bad thing is costI'd buy these again. Wrecked car before I could see how the mileage wold be, but saved he tires for the next Q

Post by **driverdriver** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:40 am

I didn't want the review to get "lost" so I put it here also.

Car: Infiniti J30t

Tire: Goodyear GT +4 High Performance All SeasonIn use?: For 7.5 seasons, came standard on new J30t from Canadian Infiniti dealer.Climate where used?: Canada, sloppy wet springs, dry summers, snowy, slushy icy winteers.

Pros:

Dry Grip, excellent Wet Grip(especially in torrential downpours), excellent Snow Grip(especially deep snow), not bad ice grip, long tread life. Made from quality rubber. Excellent cornering on most surfaces.

Cons:

Pricey, Tire noise, Ride can get choppy on some surfaces, high spray from tires, hit and miss in absorbing pot holes and bumps.

Purchase again? Not sure, I'm hearing the rubber Goodyear is using now is not of the quality I had.

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Tire: Dunlop Sport A2 All seasons.In use?: approximatly 3 seasons and counting.Climate where used?: Canada, sloppy wet springs, dry summers, snowy, slushy icy winters.

Pros: Excellent dry, wet, slush and snow grip (evacuates all precipitation efficiently). Not too bad on ice. Made from quality rubber(still looks new, rubber doesn't freeze when its -40 degrees celsius). Quiet smooth sporty ride, tires provide excellent cornering during spirited driving. Quiet tire. Absorbs road imperfections well.

Cons: Price, tread wear, "slippery" on gravel roads.

Would Purchase Again? Yes, in a heartbeat.

Post by **Ol blue** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:13 am

I just bought an FX35 with 265x50x20's Goodyear RSA's? They still have 5/32'' tread left, but I dont know whether the tires have 48k or 20k miles, here in Hot wet Houston. No problems, they ride like20's ,so they are best at speed, or cornering. I was hoping to read more about Falken's they run $60. cheaper a piece and I'm going to need a set soon. The Goodyears are $244.00 ea. at Discount, $180 for the Falkens. This size Nittos; look too Xtreme in their tread pattern for my taste.

Anyone else rollin' on 20's?

Post by **94q45t** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:37 am

I have Falkens on a BMW 3 series, and of course they're not on 20" wheels; but I like them quite a bit, especially for the money. I have run Goodyear RS-A's on the same car and the Falkens are just flat better. Unfortunately, tire performance isn't always consistent between sizes, so this may not help you. If you're looking to save a few bucks, try buying take-offs on ebay (just search on tire size). I've done this several times over the years, and had very good luck with them.

Post by **pnanda16** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:12 am

- car: 1997 Infiniti Q45, 127K Miles- Bridgestone Turanza LS-V- 215-60-16 ($120each) and 225-60-16 ($130 each) 50K miles on each- all season grand touring- Super quiet, AA traction, excellent in rain. Never had an issue, put 100K in the two types of tires (50K each)- Handling may not be best, a these are grand touring tires- if you want luxury treatment (quiet comfort, reliability, traction), this gets a 10.0

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:43 am

Car: 1997 Q45t, 93k milesBrand / Model: General, Exclaim UHP Sizes: front 245/35-19, 93W, rear 275/30-19, 95WPrice: Fronts - $145, Rears - $175Mileage: 200 milesCategory: Ultra High PerformanceGood: Quiet, sticky, good sidewall, nice looking tread, a newcomer to ultra high performance tires with a solid background, owned and developed by ContinentalBad: None. All reviews I found were very positive, and pricing is projected to go up within a year or so

Post by **nchopp** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:46 am

Car: 1993 Infiniti Q45, 195,500 milesBrand: FirestoneModel: Affinity LH30Price: $80 each mountedSize: 215/65HR15 Category: All Season

I just got these this morning, and the weather is utter crap here in Minnesota right now. The drive back from Tires Plus was much more comfortable than I expected - I was really torn between these and the Blizzaks, but with the way winters are down here, with my luck I'd end up having to buy a set of all-seasons by February. I can't really review these yet as I just got them, but I'll be back to edit the post after a few weeks.

Post by **elwesso** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:03 am

chopp give us a longer term wrapup too......

Post by **RAQ45t** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:16 pm

Guys; I just joined the club today,with a '97 Q45t at 142K (so a little history may be in order)but have been an expert on BMWs, especially 5 series,street and track for over 27-30 years,as well as a driving instructor for BMWCCA's high speed closed course driving schools. My rear wheel drive experience in 5 series rates the above tire as one of the three best in it's class for rear wheel drive cars.MY favorite has been the Dunlop SP5000 all season,which has been used street and track very well for years by many of us in the BMW club,my only reference until lately. The YOK is every bit as good,a really good tire,and a really good bargain pricewise for what it does. My current '97 Q45t came with Dunlop H rated D40 A2's,again a decent tire in it's class,now replaced by Dunlop with the SP Sport A2 Plus ,a better H rated tire,but not the V or better rating Q's should have if they're driven hard. Hope to learn alot from all of you in the future...

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:06 am

Car: 2000 FY33 StandardSuspension: OEMCar Mileage: 72KOEM Minimum Load rating Specification: 94Wheel: OZ Racing (light pressure cast) 18x9 +35mm 20.6 lbs.Brand: Michelin Pilot Sport 2Size: 255/40-18Load Rating: 99Price: ~$286 ea.Tire Mileage: 2KCategory: Maximum PerformanceGood: Quiet, grip like one wouldn't believe, and finally a tire as good as the SZ50-EP in the rain. Did I say quiet and too smooth? Amazing for a tire with this level of performance.Bad: Not cheap, but the best never is. I will be lucky to get 20K. One way to look at it is how much money do you save if you can stop 12 ft. shorter from 70 mph and not rear end the vehicle in front? Way more than the tire is costs. REtired at ~23K.Recommendation: Get it if you have the appropriate wheels and the suspension is restored to OEM as new.

Wear at 10K is minimal. Looks like age may get them before tread wear.

Modified by maxnix at 6:25 AM 7/30/2009

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:20 am

1994 Q45t, suspension modifications listed below...

Tire: 245-40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport 93W (Front of the Q)...

Good: Very sticky, and very durable. Been through one racing event and they only cupped a TINY bit on the outside edge, and thats all gone now. Tires still look great after being beaten to death.

Bad: More road noise than I expected from a michelin tire, but i also run a bit more tire pressure than a lot of people do.

Verdict: I heart them.

Tire: 255-40-18 Pirelli PZero Assimetrico

Good: Very quiet and smooth, can take a beating.

Bad: Not QUTIE as sticky as I wanted, but id like to try them on the front of my car sometime.

Verdict: Undecided if ill buy them again, id prefer just to run the michelins all the way around