audi25

Hey Guys, I just wanted to get a quick tire recommendation. Im looking for something around the performance all season category for my 05 TL. I need something to last me through winter yet have good summer traction. The car never sees snow so that is not an issue.

I did a little bit of research but this is my first tire purchase for this car. I came across these.

BFGoodrich Traction T/A
Pirelli Pzero Nero
Toyo Proxes 4
Bridgestone Potenza G009

but Please make any recommendations you have for good tires for your money. Thanks!

DMZ

Here's Consumer Reports recent ratings

leedogg

I chose the continental extremecontacts. They were the best bang for my buck and got good snow ratings on tirerack reviews. So far they've been pretty good, better wet/dry performance than my stock michelins. These will likely be my 'winter' setup though. Come spring, I'll pick up new rims and summer tires.

varanelli

Pirelli PZero Nero.

01tl4tl

I have the Michelin Energy PLUS bought at Costco over a year ago, gave them their first good workout in heavy rain this week and was very impressed with stopping and hang-on ability in tight freeway on-ramps. ABS works well with them too

I have brand loyalty to Yokohama- I know people with the V4 tires, they swear by them,
my car had the M's on it and have good tread- next year, dry tires with rims for track days, and these will be the wet day tires.

Check tirerack.com or the tire suppliers that sponser acurazine.com, just look at the bottem of pages for vendors, or post a item wanted on the Black Market section and see about having tires shipped to you. Can really get some deals. Always tell the vendor you saw them here so they know their advertising money is working

Actuary

Wow am I seeing this right? MXM4 scoring highest in V-rated?

Anyway, I have ContiExtremeContact and loving it very much.
Dry traction is awesome, I can't chirp my tires anymore at all. Cornering is above average and wet&snow is very good.


Only complaint so far is.... car has not much centerline stability. It could be alignment but car either wants to go right or left easily.

SouthernBoy

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires on my '04 manual. I had these on my '02 Altima SE. They are very good tires, however they do have quite a bit of rolling resistance and will cost about 1.5 MPG in city driving.

My next choice is going to be the Continental ContiProContact tires. Low rolling resistance, light weight (22 vs 24 pounds), and 2/10ths of a inch shorter to effective give a slightly lower final drive. All of this will increase throttle response and acceleration.

mbdurham

Pilot Sport A/S