For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

The RT-615's, Which I am currently on, are SO bad in the rain.

Hehe, PS2's were on my list man, PS stands for Pilot Sport. Hence the Pilot Sports 2's on my list.

Yeah I was thinking about that, but thought about including them anyway...like the RE070s and the direzzas don't come in the right sizes unfortunately.

I have never tried the KDW's, might give them a shot. I just really wish they made the Direzzas in 19. The thing I was wondering is whether there's a real point to changing the stock street tires. I mean...The RE050s aren't terrible, they aren't dangerously bad. The way I look at it, I don't need to go superfast on the street, I'd rather have a less grippy tire that has much more accessible limits that I can have "fun" with on the street. Then the track will get dedicated wheels and R6's.

That should save me some $ too :) When I kill the stock tires, which should be around 10k, I'll consider a set of RE01R's...

What would be a good all-season tire for me...?

I live in NJ. Winters are long and cold. And we get a good amount of snow...

get crap wheels and LM25's for the winter..

PS2's Nuff said... ;)

How long do you think the stock tires on will last under average condtions? 15k miles or so?

Which Yokohama's do you use? Do they come in the 19.9.5 and 19x10's?

I always had my eye on Falken Azenis RT-615. But am really curious now after reading some of your comments.

I will want a very sporty and agresive street tire that is kind of light. Tread wear is not too much of a concern for me as I rarely drive it. Suggestions for a big time tire rookie?

3 tires that are great max performance tires: RE050A PP's, PS2's, & F1 GSD3's. These, ofcourse, are very pricey for 19's though.

The stock Potenzas RE050A's are great but they are also a little loud. I got 26k miles out of mine, which includes a handful of canyon runs, almost 100 drag runs, and daily spirited driving :)

There are many great max performance [& extreme performance] tires out there but not all of them have the right available sizes :(

Keep in mind that the KDs and KDWs are supposed to be quite loud even when there is plenty of tread left.

^^^ They are. I had a set on my 97 Formula Firebird. I figure if you can hear your tires over an LT1, you're tires are loud.

I'm about at the point I need to replace the tires on my '10 370. Stock 19" Rays. I've had nothing but great experiences with Nitto 555's (solid handling and great treadwear, and a great value for the money), but it appears Nitto doesn't make 555's in both front and rear sizes. Anyone have other opinions for tires of similar quality, treadlife, and bang for buck?

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talk to alex x294

Kenchan, what's the point of calling Alex? Can he get me a better deal on the tires I want?

Also, I love how some of the tires I mentioned earlier in this thread aren't even made anymore.

Does anybody know anything about the Hankooks. I don't track my car, I may do a few mtn. drives but that's all. I want a good tire that won't cost a bundle. Gotta wife back in school getting her masters and can't spend to much was thinking around 1000. Thanks in advance.

I've been very happy with my Hankook Ventus V12 Evos. Overall good compromise between price, performance and tread wear.