It's about time for a new set of tires for my 2006 AP2. I have the stock 17x7 & 17x8.5 wheels and am looking for a good set of tires that combine good wet/dry handling and decent wear. I might just go with another set of the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE-050's, but am wondering if there's a tire out there that has better handling with equal or better wear. I drive spiritedly at times, but don't auto-x. Predictability at limit is an important criterion.

And just to muddy the waters a bit, I might be tempted by an 18" wheel/tire set if I could find an affordable set that don't exceed the weight of the OEM's - prob 225/40-18 & 255/35-18? So far all the lightweight 18" wheels I've seen are too expensive/

Has anyone trhed the Continental ContiSportContact 3's? Opinions?

 

Sumitomo HTR Z III...let Jim at TireRack know if he can help.

 

Another one for Sumitomo HTRZ III.

 

Man are the Sumitomo really that good, Im so in ove with my my 615's but the price for the sumitomo cant be beat

 

Jim!

 

The Sumi HTR Z III's sound like a great value in a performance tire. I'm intrigued with the Conti CSC 3's for their good reviews & wear rating and light weight.

Hey, Jim, do you have performance ratings on these tires?

Anyone have a suggestion for affordable, lightweight 18" wheels for AP2's? ... or is that an oxymoron?

 

enkei rpf1

 

I tested the Conti's head to head against the Sumitomo HTRZ III and the Z III's were better in both wet and dry. All of that and they cost less as well. I would say for the money they are hard to beat.
If I can help let me know.

 

anyone have experience with the federal 595? very popular among drifters, and supposed great wet traction, despite the aggressive tread. i just made a thread regarding them...

 

Well the Sumi HTR Z III's sure sound like a good tire and a good value.

Wonder if anyone has had them on for significant miles and could comment on their handling and wear over time - and what wheel sizes you have them on.

Those Enkei RP-F1 wheels look good and sure are light for the sizes, but not what I call affordable.