I need help finding the right tire.
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From: Bergen County, New Jersey
I need help finding the right tire. I am getting 18in. by 9.5in wheels. The tires must be 275, preferably Z-rated. However I am having difficulty deciding on what tire I should purchase. I live in northern Jersey so getting caught in light snow is a possibility. I was hoping to find an all season tire, or a summer tire that isn't absolutely atrocious if the weather is cold and wet, with the potential for patchy ice/snow spots on the road. The car has an A4 tranny.
The shop I am having mount the tires wants to put on Falken FK 452's but I do not agree with their idea.
I was leaning on the Eagle F1 All-Season but I want to see what ls1tech's opinions of how good the tires are.
Another option was the Eagle F1 GS-D3 but from what I've heard thus far is that tire cannot take the cold/wet potentially light snow or icy conditions.
Bridgestone's Potenza RE960AS Pole Position may be a good candidate too.
I know when I talk to my tire guy again there is always that chance beyond what he is giving advice that he is also trying to push a tire that may not necessarily be what I need. That's where you guys come in.
The shop I am having mount the tires wants to put on Falken FK 452's but I do not agree with their idea.
I was leaning on the Eagle F1 All-Season but I want to see what ls1tech's opinions of how good the tires are.
Another option was the Eagle F1 GS-D3 but from what I've heard thus far is that tire cannot take the cold/wet potentially light snow or icy conditions.
Bridgestone's Potenza RE960AS Pole Position may be a good candidate too.
I know when I talk to my tire guy again there is always that chance beyond what he is giving advice that he is also trying to push a tire that may not necessarily be what I need. That's where you guys come in.
Last edited by staples; Mar 5, 2008 at 06:41 PM. Reason: more info
I just recently got the Falken 452's and they are okay for both dry and wet traction. Snow is going to be a problem with almost any tire in our cars (I live in Southern Jersey). Why must it be 275? You could probably go a little wider with a 9.5" wheel.
