korpsepatrol Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 My 2 cents(225/45/17) a decent cheap summer tire Hankook Evo v12 are a great starter summer. Great dry grip and very good wet grip. After that kumho mx's which i can't seem to find anywhere. Excellent dry grip but wet grip was dodgy at times. I really liked the bridgestone re070s(too pricey for what it is) Kumho Spt's I didn't like they seemed to give a lot on sharp turns. My next set might be Continental DW's 2008 6mt Legacy Gt Spec B DGM - Not so Stock/Work in progress 2006 5mt Legacy Gt OBP - Sold 2005 5eat Legacy Gt OBP - RIP R.I.P Coxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I've just purchased a set of Continental DW summers, but I'm waiting for spring to finally show up in my locale. Half my driving is early in the morning where low 20s in temp are still the norm so still running the winters for now. It'll be my first set of summer tires on any vehicle I've owned so interested in how they perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppertone Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Well when my wheels arrive today and they check out fine, then Thursday I'm going out to buy Michelin Super Sport in 235/40/18 fitment. 2010 2.5GT limited is for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I had the v12s on my car last year and they're a great DD tire. If you want to save some money I'd throw my vote that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppertone Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Well sad to say money is never my concern, I want quiet, smooth, wet traction, and stick to the surface tires. I will be traveling 4 hours a day on these once I'm released from my doctors care. I want to hit every curved lane from here to upper State PA lol. 2010 2.5GT limited is for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWilly Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Looks like Hankook v12 and Continental DW are both $624 on tirerack for a set of 235/40/18s. Out of the 2, it seems the DW have better reviews and longer tread life. Opinions on those 2 tires? I had this debate last summer. I went with DW and I am happy. I sometimes wish the sidewalls were stiffer but its probably what makes them an extremely comfortable summer tire. They are great for a daily driver. My previous summer tire was Bridgestone RE-01R. The DW's are not as sticky and stiff on cornering but the ride is by far more comfortable. Its a nice compromise for daily driving if you have a commute. I have maybe 7-8k miles on them so tough to comment on treadlife but they seem to be holding up well. Traction in rain is very good. Bottom line: Great summer tire to daily drive but not for auto x. Since you mentioned it was you first summer tire these would be great to gently pop your cherry. edit: I have 235/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Well sad to say money is never my concern, I want quiet, smooth, wet traction, and stick to the surface tires. I will be traveling 4 hours a day on these once I'm released from my doctors care. I want to hit every curved lane from here to upper State PA lol. BFG Rival, Michelin Pilot Cup for the discerning money no object UHPS buyer. If you want wet performance, the Michelin SuperSport is a hard combo to beat. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Love the DW on my Z32TT, my review is the 1990 Nissan 300ZX on Tirerack.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Still looking for wheels at the moment. Thanks for everyone's input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 i have conti extremecontact dw, and will most definitely buy them again. for the price, the dry/wet grip, and the tread life you wont get anything better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Dunlop Direzza Z2's, or a leftover set of Z1's. +1 on Direzza Z2s...I have the Z1s and have enjoyed them greatly. Purchasing the Z2s soon I've used up the Z1s. In my opinion, if you're going to get a summer tire, I'd go more towards the extreme end of performance...I mean, you're swapping out your winter or all-season for a reason...you want the enjoyment of a much higher performance tire. You do, as you noted, have to consider wet traction of course. Note Z1s (and I assume Z2s) run pretty wide size wise (which is a plus for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 do 245/35/18s. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawline Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 See if you can find some one with a STI selling his stock tires. Just picked up a used set for 200 and have more than half the life left and are 245 40 18. For the price they are great tires. They are Dunlop sp600. Very happy with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Ok finally got the wheels. Plan to buy tires this week (maybe tonight). 235/40/18 Narrowed it down to: 1) Continental DW ($640) 2) Bridgestone Potenza S-04 ($620) I originally had my mind up to go with the DW, but S-04's are slightly cheaper, and the survey results on TireRack show the S-04's with slightly better stats as well. What say you fine folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Conti. I've never been much of a Bridgestone fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 These were recommended to me and I took a chance. as good in every aspect as conti dw, half the price. Sumitomo HTR Z III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Of the two, I'd recommend the DWs over the Bridgestone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am looking at the same size, same tires, along with the Michelin PSS. I decided on the Continental DW, as it is the lightest in 235/40-18: Continental DW: 22lbs Michelin Pilot SS: 23lbs Bridgestone Potenza S-04: 26lbs Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am looking at the same size, same tires, along with the Michelin PSS. I decided on the Continental DW, as it is the lightest in 235/40-18: Continental DW: 22lbs Michelin Pilot SS: 23lbs Bridgestone Potenza S-04: 26lbs Eric Weight is only part (and a small part at that) of the equation for efficiency and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Bridgestone, all the way! I am loving my S04 PP's. The wet traction is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have the MPSS and they are hands down the best tire I've ever owned. Quiet, comfortable, grippy, and have a 30k mile warranty. They're a bit pricey but if you can afford them, I would highly recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Pilot Super Sport - best tire I've owned on the wagon, and I've been thru alot. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 These were recommended to me and I took a chance. as good in every aspect as conti dw, half the price. Sumitomo HTR Z III How do they do in the rain? At $484 a set these are sounding more and more tempting. MPSS sounds great but unfortunately out of my current price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 How do they do in the rain? At $484 a set these are sounding more and more tempting. MPSS sounds great but unfortunately out of my current price range. I have yet to hydroplane or slip, and it feels like monsoon season around here. My last summers were conti dw and i literally mean sumi is identical. Wear is faster on sumi however. I think DW is 340 and sumi is 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 I have yet to hydroplane or slip, and it feels like monsoon season around here. My last summers were conti dw and i literally mean sumi is identical. Wear is faster on sumi however. I think DW is 340 and sumi is 300 Cool, thanks. Wear/treadlife is not a big issue for me as I don't really drive that much anyways. Mainly concerned with dry/wet traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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