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Old 12-07-2004, 09:29 AM
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Can anyone recommend a good all around tire? I dont race and will never spend time on the track but want a good handling tire that also offers low noise and good tread wear. I would like to stick with the stock tire size of 205/45/17. I've been out of the street tire game for so long I have no idea where to start.

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Old 12-07-2004, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Prw3
Can anyone recommend a good all around tire? I dont race and will never spend time on the track but want a good handling tire that also offers low noise and good tread wear. I would like to stick with the stock tire size of 205/45/17. I've been out of the street tire game for so long I have no idea where to start.

Thanks in advance
All season? any enthusiatic driving tendency?

Alex
 
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Old 12-07-2004, 03:43 PM
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Well, he lives near me in Issaquah WA, so yes, he'll want an all season tire . It rains alot here.
 
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All season? any enthusiatic driving tendency?

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Enthusiatic? oh sure but it does rain here on occasion
 
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Considering his sig how could he not drive enthusiastically? :smile:
 
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2 words Toyo Proxes.
 
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Look into a set of Perilli P Zero Nero M+S. I just got a set and so far so good. They received great reviews on Tire Racks site. I had to go up a size(215/45-17) but, there wasn't a big issue there. Thanks Alex. Check em' out.
 
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Enthusiatic? oh sure but it does rain here on occasion
Do you drive in snow?

How importand is comfort?

Alex
 
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I have the toyo proxes 4 and they are amazing for a daily driver
 
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Originally Posted by Prw3
Can anyone recommend a good all around tire? I dont race and will never spend time on the track but want a good handling tire that also offers low noise and good tread wear. I would like to stick with the stock tire size of 205/45/17. I've been out of the street tire game for so long I have no idea where to start.

Thanks in advance
It's sometimes hard to optimize handling and comfort with an all season tire.
205/45-17 really limits your choices. I'd recommend considering also 215/45-17 which can be used with your stock 17x7" rims just fine.

Worth a look at tirerack:
Avon M550 A/S 215/45-17 (Ultra high perf all season tire) $98 360 tread wear
Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S 215/45-17 (Ultra High perf all season) $116 400 tread rating (great consumer ratings and test results on tirerack)
 
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