Need Guidance From The Resident Experts

[nuQ]

well, my ebay bidding worked out very well this weekend and scored a set of very nice 99Q rims , thanks again rob!!!! next up is tires. from what i've read on past posts the 245/50/16's is the tire of choice. i don't put a ton of miles on the Q, thinking maybe 5-7k in the course of a year, maybe less. can't really spend a ton on tires, and they won't see snow.

while digging around on tires.com and tirerack.com came across a few that i've seen mentioned before.

if i were to bite the bullet and spend $$$ would probably go with the firestone sz50's(still possible but doubtful). i'll list the ones in the running and maybe i could get some comments or opinions. 1. yokohama avs es100 2. sumitoma htr-z 3. kumho ecsta supra 712 4. yokahama avs db st

thanks all for your help as always jeff

[911/Q45]

I've been very pleased with my Sumitomos.

[Jberger]

Just make sure you check the load ratings for that particular size, for my last purchase (225/50/r15) the Yoko AVS DB S2 met the requirements but the ES100's were not up to the load.

http://www.tirerack.com

[maxnix]

I think Jberger meant 225/60-VR15.

[Jberger]

Yep, good eye, they are 60's

[airman]

Hey Jeff,

Check the Continental ContiExtremeContact in this size.I just installed them, will update on impressions.They seem to be pretty strong and have an excellent dry and wet grip.

[AZhitman]

Jeff - Skip the ES-100's.

Check the Michelin's in that size on Tires.com.

I like the specs and price on the Kumho, Nitto, and Sumitomo's. Have driven a car with the Conti's and they're nice too.

[diamondj30]

im on my third set sz50's.wet traction is awsome.accidentally took a 2000 mile trip thru mountains and all w/15 psi in rear tire and didnt notice till i got home.strong sidewall.it barely looked low.

[Q45tech]

All brand new tires [even many junky tires] feel good compared to used tires with 10-15,000 miles.Try saving and comparing all tires with 15,000 miles on them then you learn the truth about which is the better buy!