In your opinion, what is the overall best tire?

[MRX330]

Well you cant have all that in one tire, gonna need to prioritze and make some compromises.

We’re trying to find him rubber that makes him happy in hot, wet Florida with durability.

 

[MRX330]

How about these, are they any good? I was looking for something a bit more performance orientated. https://www.michelinman.com/tire/mi...romResultList=searchEngineByVeh&zipCode=33312

That may be the one man. Good call 👌

 

[Hypergram]

Well you cant have all that in one tire, gonna need to prioritze and make some compromises.

Yeah of course. That's why it's a dream and not reality.

 

[Phishy]

We’re trying to find him rubber that makes him happy in hot, wet Florida with durability.

If "extreme durability" makes the list of priorities he probably shouldn't be looking at high performance tires. By design they sacrifice longevity for performance. IMO none of these will effect MPG's enough to be worth a worry, so I guess that we could eliminate.

"High performance" is pretty broad. Might need to narrow that down, I guess in terms of what is possible with any sacrifice, in comparison to whats on the car now etc.

I have no firsthand experience with the Indy 500's but it sounds like that may be a good option for him. I have had a few sets of Pilot Sports and for me they have been favorites, there is reason why they always so highly rated and OEM on many of the best cars. Expensive but they feel like it too.

I still say narrow down the definition of "best" to you and do the research, take some feedback from jokers like us and do what you will.

 

[MRX330]

That may be the one man. Good call 👌

This is the dream turned into reality

 

[Erick_V]

I'm very happy with my Falkens 615k's fwiw. Pretty quiet, moderate sidewall, great grip. Have had them since December and still have good life on them

 

[MRX330]

Falken squishy yuck

 

[Erick_V]

Falken squishy yuck

It's a good DD tire and I got them on sale for $80 a tire so I can't really complain lol. I have a set of 17x8 Rota Titans collecting dust, I'll probably slap some RE71's on those. I've also thought about R888/NT-01's, we'll see how crazy I'm feeling over Fall/Winter

Edit: Wanted to specify I have the older 615k, not the newer 615k+ compound

 

[Hypergram]

If "extreme durability" makes the list of priorities he probably shouldn't be looking at high performance tires. By design they sacrifice longevity for performance. IMO none of these will effect MPG's enough to be worth a worry, so I guess that we could eliminate.

"High performance" is pretty broad. Might need to narrow that down, I guess in terms of what is possible with any sacrifice, in comparison to whats on the car now etc.

I have no firsthand experience with the Indy 500's but it sounds like that may be a good option for him. I have had a few sets of Pilot Sports and for me they have been favorites, there is reason why they always so highly rated and OEM on many of the best cars. Expensive but they feel like it too.

I still say narrow down the definition of "best" to you and do the research, take some feedback from jokers like us and do what you will.

Durability isn't that important. I'm more focused on good performance in wet weather

 

[Dpro]

Durability isn't that important. I'm more focused on good performance in wet weather

Pilot Sports could be the answer for you then.

 

[MRX330]

Pilot Sports could be the answer for you then.

A day late and a post short

 

[Woods247]

I’m in Atlanta (and from FL). I currently have wheels mounted with RT615K+, Indy 500 and 595RSR. It sounds like the RT615K+ is a good fit for you. They won’t last as long as the Indy500 but they’re relatively inexpensive and superior in every other way including wet. I primarily use them as an inexpensive track tire but have run them on the street in everything but snow. They’re wonderful.

I use the Indy 500 for street only. They have little traction in the rain as I discovered yesterday. Mine are new too.. They’re ok performance wise but they roll when pushed in a turn. Straight line pull seems ok to me.

I have nothing good to say about the Federal 595RSR. They have been a huge letdown in every way but price. Some people love them though.

 

[Erick_V]

I’m in Atlanta (and from FL). I currently have wheels mounted with RT615K+, Indy 500 and 595RSR. It sounds like the RT615K+ is a good fit for you. They won’t last as long as the Indy500 but they’re relatively inexpensive and superior in every other way including wet. I primarily use them as an inexpensive track tire but have run them on the street in everything but snow. They’re wonderful.

I use the Indy 500 for street only. They have little traction in the rain as I discovered yesterday. Mine are new too.. They’re ok performance wise but they roll when pushed in a turn. Straight line pull seems ok to me.

I have nothing good to say about the Federal 595RSR. They have been a huge letdown in every way but price. Some people love them though.

Agreed. I HATE my federals, it's the main reason my Rota's are on the shelf and not on my car. I use them for autocross and that's about it

 

[Hypergram]

Thank you everyone for your advice. It helps a lot.

 

[jmrtsus]

If you wiped out the OEM RE050A's in 8k miles you are very hard on tires, got over 30K on mine. You may not be happy with less grip than OEM. Best has to be defined by both purpose and cost. What is your budget? If it is unlimited stick with the OEMs. Great in dry and very good wet. If saving money and wet performance is a priority with longer lasting tires go to tire Rack and look at the tests of the General GMAX tires and others. Good ratings and price, I am very happy with them and so was my wallet. But I have never been at 10/10 or spun out my Fifi. 9/10 on public roads is all I need for fun. Met my goal of wet performance then dry, quieter and better ride and half the price of the OEM's with the GMAX's. Very happy driving same roads, same speeds. I don't track, xcross, street race and never a clutch drop start. My driving habits are easier on tires than most folks so I tend to get longer tire life while still wringing out mountain roads. And great mileage in town and interstate with 1-2-4-6 shifts. Define your needs and goals.....then look at actual road tests with measured results. Anecdotal tire shopping will not always give you info that applies to your situation. The Indy 500's a good choice in the dry but no so great in the wet. Ask for suggestions then look at actual test results for what you can afford and suits YOUR needs. Check pressure often, rotate at 4K and don't be a LBS (late breaking specialist) when street driving will add many miles to your tires.

 

[KyleS]

Anyone have experience with Federal EVOLUZION ST-1 in stock size? They are dirt cheap and look like Pilot super sports. Cant really find any legitimate reviews of the tire.

 

[HBEcoBeaST]

I'm surprised no one mentioned bfg sport comp 2s. Even better than Indy 500s in the wet.

I love my Indy 500s but I'm on a 16x8 wheel with 205/50r16 so they are a tiny bit stretched which stiffens the sidewall (in a good way). I drive a 60mile commute 6days/week, drive hard around town and do a monthly cone event. Over 20,000 miles on my tires and still have at least 25% left. For how I drive and how well these tires perform I don't think there's a better liveable choice for me.

 

[MRX330]

Close thread

 

[FiSTerMr]

I was a cunt hair away from buying the Michelin PS4 in the stock size via ebay, until I read some reviews of them having softer sidewalls. I know that's only part of the total tire equation, but it was enough to sway me not to buy. The stock tires have a stiff sidewall, which is what gives them their sharp turn-in feel. I didn't want to lose that.

I think the higher performance PS4S would be a perfect tire for the FiST, but they dont make it in our size.

My overall opinion is to get a new set of RE50. Great in the wet, great in the dry; and if you properly rotate them, they can last 20k+.
They also went down in price a few months ago. I believe tire rack has them at $160ish, compared to 8 months ago when they were trending at $220ish

 

[Hypergram]

If you wiped out the OEM RE050A's in 8k miles you are very hard on tires, got over 30K on mine. You may not be happy with less grip than OEM. Best has to be defined by both purpose and cost. What is your budget? If it is unlimited stick with the OEMs. Great in dry and very good wet. If saving money and wet performance is a priority with longer lasting tires go to tire Rack and look at the tests of the General GMAX tires and others. Good ratings and price, I am very happy with them and so was my wallet. But I have never been at 10/10 or spun out my Fifi. 9/10 on public roads is all I need for fun. Met my goal of wet performance then dry, quieter and better ride and half the price of the OEM's with the GMAX's. Very happy driving same roads, same speeds. I don't track, xcross, street race and never a clutch drop start. My driving habits are easier on tires than most folks so I tend to get longer tire life while still wringing out mountain roads. And great mileage in town and interstate with 1-2-4-6 shifts. Define your needs and goals.....then look at actual road tests with measured results. Anecdotal tire shopping will not always give you info that applies to your situation. The Indy 500's a good choice in the dry but no so great in the wet. Ask for suggestions then look at actual test results for what you can afford and suits YOUR needs. Check pressure often, rotate at 4K and don't be a LBS (late breaking specialist) when street driving will add many miles to your tires.

Unfortunately, I tried to rotate them but the shop said it was too late since the fronts were so worn. The backs are basically perfect...