Which All Season Tire?

hl0m4n · 09-04-2008, 12:22 AM

ok after much research i have narrowed it down to a few choices finally. so what do you guys think?

superlubricity · 09-04-2008, 12:26 AM

Toyo Proxes 4

sayemthree · 09-04-2008, 01:42 AM

Michelin FTW!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary@TireRack · 09-04-2008, 10:55 AM

What are your most important features that you're looking for with these all season tires? Maximum treadwear, best handling, quietest ride?

hl0m4n · 09-04-2008, 11:02 AM

hey gary, was expecting a response from the tire guru

. here is my situation. i am living in NY so i get all 4 seasons. i want to change to aftermarket tires ONCE cause i don't want to spend money again in the future if i wanted to switch tires (need to buy all 4 matching again, etc and since the rears wear out faster than the fronts...)

i obviously don't drive when there is alot of snow but i want a tire that is great summer and can handle a little snow so i can get home safely if i start to see snow lets say. tread wear doesn't really bother me but i would like something decent not like the bridgestone re01r which go through like butter lol.

hopefully you get my catch? and i am switching rims so i am looking at a 235 front possibly 245 front as well and 265/275 rear setup.

Roth517 · 09-04-2008, 11:45 AM

I had Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on an '00 Grand Prix GTP and had Yoko ADVAN S4s on my E46 coupe. The Michelins were good, but that was a FWD car, so that's different. They had great dry weather grip. I really noticed the difference from the Goodyear RS-As I had on there before. And they were just fine in the winter, but, again, it was FWD.

I made it through a MICHIGAN winter with the ADVANS just fine in my E46 last winter. There were a couple times when I couldn't get up the slight grade into my apartment complex's driveway from the road, but that was when there were several inches of snow on the ground. Otherwise, they did fine. I also tracked the car in June and they worked fine, considering they were all season. I'd check into them if I were you - they were pretty highly rated in the Tire Rack's review grid.

Loseit · 09-04-2008, 07:48 PM

i have the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS and they are great! pretty smooth and relatively quiet!

535desire · 09-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Nokian WR G2

rmorin49 · 09-04-2008, 08:21 PM

Yokohama ADVAN S4 or Toyo Proxes 4

ZJP · 09-04-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superlubricity

Toyo Proxes 4

+1

I had Proxes4 on my STI and they were awesome tires.

BMW MotorSport · 09-06-2008, 04:04 AM

I voted for the Michelins but there are some others that I like.

Gary@TireRack · 09-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

hey gary, was expecting a response from the tire guru

. here is my situation. i am living in NY so i get all 4 seasons. i want to change to aftermarket tires ONCE cause i don't want to spend money again in the future if i wanted to switch tires (need to buy all 4 matching again, etc and since the rears wear out faster than the fronts...)

i obviously don't drive when there is alot of snow but i want a tire that is great summer and can handle a little snow so i can get home safely if i start to see snow lets say. tread wear doesn't really bother me but i would like something decent not like the bridgestone re01r which go through like butter lol.

hopefully you get my catch? and i am switching rims so i am looking at a 235 front possibly 245 front as well and 265/275 rear setup.

If using the OE wheels (8" and 8.5") keep in mind that your max sizing on the rear is the OE 255/35R18. Moving to 235/40R18 up front is no problem. For your situation/needs I'd consider the Yokohama Advan S4 among the best options.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

hl0m4n · 09-06-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

If using the OE wheels (8" and 8.5") keep in mind that your max sizing on the rear is the OE 255/35R18. Moving to 235/40R18 up front is no problem. For your situation/needs I'd consider the Yokohama Advan S4 among the best options.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

thanks gary, but what about 19" rims? i want either a 235/245 front and a 265/275 rear setup.

i just read the dodge viper acr is 295 front and 345 rear

hl0m4n · 10-01-2008, 01:18 PM

how are the toyos compared to the eagle f1 a/s?

View Poll Results: Which All Season Tire?
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position	7	20.59%
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S	11	32.35%
Goodyear Eagle GT	0	0%
Other	7	20.59%
No Idea, Just Want To Vote	9	26.47%
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09-04-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	hey gary, was expecting a response from the tire guru . here is my situation. i am living in NY so i get all 4 seasons. i want to change to aftermarket tires ONCE cause i don't want to spend money again in the future if i wanted to switch tires (need to buy all 4 matching again, etc and since the rears wear out faster than the fronts...) i obviously don't drive when there is alot of snow but i want a tire that is great summer and can handle a little snow so i can get home safely if i start to see snow lets say. tread wear doesn't really bother me but i would like something decent not like the bridgestone re01r which go through like butter lol. hopefully you get my catch? and i am switching rims so i am looking at a 235 front possibly 245 front as well and 265/275 rear setup. __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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Roth517 Lieutenant 445 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2022 M4C xDrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	I had Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on an '00 Grand Prix GTP and had Yoko ADVAN S4s on my E46 coupe. The Michelins were good, but that was a FWD car, so that's different. They had great dry weather grip. I really noticed the difference from the Goodyear RS-As I had on there before. And they were just fine in the winter, but, again, it was FWD. I made it through a MICHIGAN winter with the ADVANS just fine in my E46 last winter. There were a couple times when I couldn't get up the slight grade into my apartment complex's driveway from the road, but that was when there were several inches of snow on the ground. Otherwise, they did fine. I also tracked the car in June and they worked fine, considering they were all season. I'd check into them if I were you - they were pretty highly rated in the Tire Rack's review grid. __________________ Current: 2022 M4C xDrive Rosso Corsa; 2005 M3 Imola Red ; 2018 440i Mineral Grey Past: 2017 M4C; 2013 Audi RS5; 2011 Audi A5 S-Line; 2008 335i (x2); 2004 330Ci (x2); 2000 323Ci
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09-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#7
Loseit Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 AW/CR/CF E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	i have the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS and they are great! pretty smooth and relatively quiet!
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535desire Private First Class 5 Rep 162 Posts Drives: MB & VW diesels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Nokian WR G2
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	I voted for the Michelins but there are some others that I like.
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hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	how are the toyos compared to the eagle f1 a/s? __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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