Okay, I'm having a hard time finding a good tire for my new wheels. I need a 205/45/16 and I can't find what I want in that size. My options are either the Kuhmo 712's or Dunlop SP 9000's and neither of these are what I really want. Does anyone else have tires this size in a different brand? I really wanted the Potenza S-03's but they don't make that size. Somebody help me out!!

 

I have some 205/45/16 Yokohama Avid H4s on my car, and they handle great. Sooo much better than the stock Michelins.

You might want to consider the Yokohama Paradas as well.

 

I've seen those, but I didn't know if they held up well. I thought they were more along the lines of a show tire, but I'll look more into them.

Thanks Omar.

Anyone else have any other tire recommendations??

 

I have the Yoko A520's. Great tire. Treadware is 180, cheap, bout 90 bucks each... great grip, quiet, wet traction is average. Check em out.

 

for me 180 is way too low to be cheap. That would mean I would have to replace them often, which means $$$$$

<---- still on same Nankang tires after 25K+ miles and still 50% tread left, cheap, and they grip awesome too!

 

How are the Nankang on wet/rainy surfaces?

 

me too. anyone have any experience with parada spec-2?? the have a tread rating of 300 and AA traction. I just haven't heard of anyone's personal experience.

 

How about Falken 512? Check their website

 

Yok Paradas are great for everyday driving and once in a while aggressive.. but azenis ownz them all

 

Hit up http://www.tirerack.com . Search for 205/45/16 Sumitomo HTRZIIs. Very good in the dry and even better in heavy rain. I paid $79 back in March, but now I think they are $83.

 

anyone else?

 

i got 4 toyo t1-s' 205/45-16's for sale. brand spankin new, never been mounted, for $475 + shipping. they are super sticky and offeres excellent traction for wet and dry conditions.

 

I've used Bridgestone Potenza RE711 (205/45/R16) - they're okay.. in dry and wet.. and reasonably cheap.. that's on my civic.. on my teg, i'm using Yokohama ES100 (205/45/ZR16) - and its got to be the best tire i've ever used. More grippy than the Potenza's.. and goes through puddles like they weren't even there