Looking for new HIGH Performance tires for the GP.

[AWeb80]

I like my Fuzion ZRi's....but I want something with a lower treadwear rating and a bit more grip. I like the Fuzions for their tread design too. It looks sweet. Tread design is a deciding factor in my search....kinda vain I know....

 

I'm not really too worried about tread life. If they get 15k out of the way I drive I'll be happy. They ZRi's have over 20k on them w/ some life left.

 

It's really hard to find high performance summer tires in a 245/50-16 size.

 

I really want the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport from the link below but they don't come in a 245. They are the perfect price too. I don't want to spend over $120 a tire. I plan on getting new ones next spring some time.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHP

 

 

any other tires out there that people like?

[Andrew]

yeah there isnt hardly anything in that size.

 

i was going to suggest either of the BFG KDW's. Both are known to have outstanding grip.

[AWeb80]

I want the KDW 2's so bad......

[Andrew]

you can get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 in that size.

 

$169 per tire though.

[GOT2B GM]

Hankook Ventus RS-3

 

They come in a 225 50 16 but are a wide 225

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S3

[birdman]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&partnum=45HR6AMAXHP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

heard really good things about these tires and almost bought them before i got my goodyear gt's.

[AWeb80]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&partnum=45HR6AMAXHP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

heard really good things about these tires and almost bought them before i got my goodyear gt's.

 

I'm looking for High or Ultra High performance. Not Touring tires.

[CSI_MuNkY]

Hankook Ventus RS-3

 

They come in a 225 50 16 but are a wide 225

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S3

 

Even the R-S2, it comes in a 245/45/16. Tire Rack still has them listed, but I thought they were discontinued back when Matt and I bought our tires.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S2

 

Jamie

[GOT2B GM]

Hankook Ventus RS-3

 

They come in a 225 50 16 but are a wide 225

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S3

 

Even the R-S2, it comes in a 245/45/16. Tire Rack still has them listed, but I thought they were discontinued back when Matt and I bought our tires.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S2

 

Jamie

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Hankook&model=Ventus+R-S2

 

None left in our size though.

[Nick1234]

in one of the car magazines a few months ago they tested all the sport tires and kumhos actually had the fastest lap times. But then it rained. and they dropped almost to the bottom.

[Leadfoot]

Personally, I would go with either of the BFG that come in that size or the Michelin. I ran BFG on the Z28 and they were great. Got about 28k out of them I believe. When I replaced them in May I went with the new Michelin Pilot Sport AS PLUS. They handle great as well, but I am not sure they handle better than the BFG (at least not enough to justify the additional cost). However, the PLUS comes with a 45k warranty. That alone makes them worth some extra $$$. Honestly, the Michelin come out about the same $ per mile so its really up to you. I thought it was worth it and I can rag them out without having to worry about treadlife.

[Radnsmash]

I got tires put on my car a few months ago. Hankook Radial 117s(22560R16) at a local tire shop.

 

$380 for the tires, balancing, mounting, etc..

 

They handle a buttload better than the old bald Futuras the car came with.

[CSI_MuNkY]

I got tires put on my car a few months ago. Hankook Radial 117s(22560R16) at a local tire shop.

 

$380 for the tires, balancing, mounting, etc..

 

They handle a buttload better than the old bald Futuras the car came with.

 

Definitely NOT a high performance tire

 

Jamie

[Radnsmash]

I know, I didn't know the OP wanted high performance.

 

 

But they ride nice

[AWeb80]

yes....HP is the only thing I'm looking for....

[Andrew]

as you know, you gotta pay to play, so i vote for the F1 GS-D3.

 

superb grip and its in the size you want.

[GOT2B GM]

I will say the worn out F1 GS-D3's I had on the TGP before my 'kooks gripped well. But I couldn't justify the coin for a new set.

 

Its too bad the Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212's are out of stock in the 245-45-16.

 

The TGP is REDICULOUS with them.

[AWeb80]

Ya...I like those...I remember them from Dayton meet 1.

 

I think I may check out the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval. Firestone makes the Fuzions and I've been happy w/ them.

[Grand Moff Joseph]

I've been very happy with the Bridgestone Potenza Pole position (on the tC) and the Potenza G019 (on the I35).

 

Tons of grip.

[AWeb80]

I've been very happy with the Bridgestone Potenza Pole position (on the tC) and the Potenza G019 (on the I35).

 

Tons of grip.

 

I'll take a look at them... but remember, I'm certain I drive the GP harder than you do your cars...LOL

[IRONDOG442]

Do they make Michelin Pilot Sport in that size?

[AWeb80]

No. I looked at them. only 17's or bigger.

 

the 17's start at $180 a tire....LOL.

 

This is for the GP....it's not a world class sports car....not gonna spend money like that. $120 should get me more tire than I need.

[IRONDOG442]

then you have one or two choices. no point in making a whole thread about tire selection when you have two choices. I have pilot sports on my Intrigue and its not a world class sports car, and $180 for pilot sports is a good price my tires in 255 40 18 are $279 per tire. Get the bridgestones.

[Leadfoot]

Do they make Michelin Pilot Sport in that size?

 

Pilot Sport A/S Plus comes in that size with a treadwear warranty 45k.

[3.1cutlass]

I have the Sumitomo HTR +. Amazing tire so far and i push my car pretty hard. They do come in a 245/50/16. Here is the tread