Roy_R

If every American had that attitude, we would not be bowing down to China as the next world super power...unfortunately our own greed and love of the mighty dollar will eventually leed to it's demise....

Joolander

so then why even make summer tires? do they get more traction when its hot out compared to all seasons?


anyway, are these any good?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

67fire

Yes, summer tires have a stickier compound that is why they tend to go away much faster. Note the tread-wear ratings.

I have those Goodrich tires on the front of my Saleen. They did not have the size that I wanted for the rear available so I had to get the Goodyear's for the rear. Very good tires! Seem to stick well on 1 G turns.
5,000 miles on both pairs so far and wearing much slower than the summer tires that they replaced.
I chose to compromise as my car loves to be driven in cold weather also. (more boost!)

Sorry, I got that backwards.
The Goodrich, are on the rear:





Goodyear's on the front:





Eric

JDWalton

look at the survey sections of the two tires, they tell the story.

The BFGs have almost as good wet traction as they do dry. The Supercars have significantly better dry traction then the BFGs but less wet weather traction. From my experience with them, I will tell you I think there wet raiting is a little low. They actualy get great wet traction so long as it isnt wet AND cold.

if you look at the "Would you buy again" portion of the raiting, the Goodyears win that.

Also, your in Tampa dude..... you dont get what the rest of us call "cold." Googling your average temp, the average low in Junuary is 50 and high of 70. Where as here its 16 and 35 respectively. You can rock summer tires year round no sweat. (no pun intended)

Unleashedbeast

Sure is nice living in Florida. I only have to buy summer tires year round. We only see 2 months out of the year that are under 35*, and that may only be for a week at a time.

My car is also ready for a tire change. Currently I am running the OEM all season BFG KDWS 235/50/18. The next tire will be a summer 255/45/18, and I have been reading a LOT of reviews on Tire Rack.

You may want to take a look at the Continental ExtremeContact DW 255/45/18

The reviews are awesome on this tire, and the only negative thing said is that there were not as responsive in the turns as the Michelin Pilots (not by a big margin though). Owners rave about the tread wear (despite being a summer tire), how quiet they are, and how well they grip. I'm highly considering this tire for my car.

I know they are not American made, but sometimes I buy for top ratings...not just where it was made.

deekum1627

i like my kdw 2

CliffyDeuce

Had the KDW2s - they were nice, but a bit loud. This time, got the Eagle F1 Supercars. Handling is the same to slightly improved, a bit less noise. Unless you drive north in the winter, I would just stick to summer-only. That's what I do here in Texas (although I do have an old set of all-seasons on the original wheels in case I need to go somewhere cold).

Cliffy

ffk_pennywise

I cannot say enough good things about my Kumho Ecsta SPT's. They are a summer tire and are very grippy, quiet, and seem to be wearing pretty well.

legendlime05

THIS +1

SaddleUp

I wish you had 19" wheels. I'd give you my goodyear eagle f1 supercar sliders.