What is THE killer wet traction tire for a Q?

[DR.Q]

I've been driving a Subaru for the last four winters, so I'm not used to seeing my rear end. I even broke traction on the freeway, punching it at 50mph on a straightaway. That was pretty darn scary The tires I have should be doing better than they are. I have the Toyo FZ-4 245/45-17s with about 70% tread left. I'd probably just get a pair for the rear(like I can even afford two). Any recommendations based soley on experience on a Q? Thanks.

Stephen

[PalmerWMD]

Oregon winter tires? Blizzaks or Michelin Alpin but spendy.

The Aquatread have a good rep and have come down in price but this question is probbaly best answered by our tire forum folks:Here: http://www.nissaninfiniticlub.com/zeroforum?id=140

Fred..

[maxnix]

First choice is the discontinued Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP.

Second, for me, is the Yokohama AVS dB S2.

Michelin is a distant third.

[AZhitman]

Don't count out the Falken Ziex.

Here in AZ< when it rains, we have a combo of oil and water on shiny asphalt, so wet weather = instant accident.

My Falkens were VERY impressive in the wet, and I'll bet they'd perform even better if you have them siped (which many shops will do at no charge or a small fee).

Plus, they're a lot less spendy.

[DR.Q]

Thanks for all the input. I think I might just save up for some "winter only" tires. After all, I do still have the piepans sitting in the garage.

[szh]

First choice is the discontinued Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP.

Second, for me, is the Yokohama AVS dB S2.

Michelin is a distant third.

I endorse the comments about the first one! Too bad it is not made anymore ...

Like AZhitman said, I would consider the Falken Ziex as a second choice, along with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (currently on my wife's Acura CL) and the Michelin Pilot Sport or Pilot Sport A/S (I intend to try these on my M45 soon.)

I have not tried the Yokohama AVS dB S2 so I cannot comment on that tire at all.

Z

[JT_MONEY_2004]

...and I'll bet they'd perform even better if you have them siped (which many shops will do at no charge or a small fee).

What's this process??

[szh]

What's this process??

Adds cuts to the tread supposedly in a controlled manner. Greg, I am not sure that I would recommend this for improving wet handling per se. Water is dispersed by tread slots, and the sipes are not wide enough to make water channels. The net result of siping is mostly just weaker tire blocks and increased tire wear - the other benefits are not truly proven out to be worth it!

Z