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Dec 18, 2012 | 05:18 PM

Jin_SK

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Need tire recommendations

Hi all, was hoping I could get a few suggestions for new tires

I currently have 275/40/17 NT-05s on the car that are nearing the end of tread life. I live in AZ so no snow, not a lot of rain so maximum dry traction is preferred. This is a daily, street driven car so R-comps are out of the question. I'd prefer to stay in the price point of ~$160/tire, but if there's a better one out there for a little more that's fine.

Dec 18, 2012 | 05:49 PM

Manga_Spawn

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From: Seattle WA

Def 205/45/17s all the way around

. how long did the nittos last? I think one of the locals runs the kumho ecsta xs's and really likes them. They are $183 on tire rack.

Dec 19, 2012 | 05:38 AM

ZDan

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From: Pawtucket, RI

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Originally Posted by Jin_SK

Hi all, was hoping I could get a few suggestions for new tires
I currently have 275/40/17 NT-05s on the car that are nearing the end of tread life. I live in AZ so no snow,

Obviously not where you live, but there are places in AZ that get a TON of snow! There are, like, ski resorts and stuff in AZ

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not a lot of rain so maximum dry traction is preferred. This is a daily, street driven car so R-comps are out of the question. I'd prefer to stay in the price point of ~$160/tire, but if there's a better one out there for a little more that's fine.

Sumitomo HTRZIII are probably your best bet. Reasonable $$$ at $138/ea, and pretty good all-around performance. Continental DW would offer a bit more grip, WAY more wet grip, for $161/ea. The Kumho XS mentioned above has fantastic dry grip, not so good wet grip, and is $187/ea at Tire Rack.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...40&diameter=17