Summer Tires, What Brand & What Size (Stock SS/TC Wheel)?

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Mar 13, 2013 | 08:16 PM

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09BlueBaltSS

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555r up front 555 in back hehe.

Mar 13, 2013 | 08:18 PM

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Im currently running 255/40 KDW'S up front and 245/40 NT555 in the back, but im going to be running 245/40 NT05's up front soon

Mar 13, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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Im currently running 255/40 KDW'S up front and 245/40 NT555 in the back, but im going to be running 245/40 NT05's up front soon

255/40? That seems huge. Why not 255/35?

Mar 14, 2013 | 05:24 PM

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That makes sense. I didn't put a ton in the original post cause I didn't want to bore everyone to death. Basically I'm looking for a good hooking, somewhat long lasting summer tire. I weighed out the Michelin PSS's but today the Continental DW's went down to $158/tire so I'm really considering those. But basically something that will hook and not lean much in turns and at least 20k miles of life.

I don't autox, just like good backroads, and the occasional trip to the drag strip. Other than that, just stick to street.

By saying that you want a tire that will hook in a straight line but yet not lean so much in turns is very contradicting. Any tire that is designed to help you hook up better is going to have a softer side wall which will lean when turning. A stiff side wall tire will not lean as much in the corners but will not hook as well because the side wall isn't as forgiving. For you I would say that the Kumho's or NT05's will work for you but be carefull in the rain with both because they aren't all that great in the wet conditions. A softer compound tire will work best for you like a 200 or less tread wear rating.