Coming up on 100,000km on my 08 SS and still loving the car. Ive had a stage 1 kit in it since 2009 and it still gives me a good time. Little rust on the doors will be fixed under warranty (usual spots on the inside of the sill) and had a little dustup back in march took it up the rear a little (only $800 damage but still a pain).

In any case I'm due for tires, I still run the stock rims so 225/45 R18's is what I'm looking for. Even though I live in the great white north im looking for strictly summer tires, I have a set of Michelin X-ICE winters so cold weather driving wont leave me wanting.

Ive had a recommendation for Falken FK452's as a good option, I'm looking for something a little grippier then the stock all seasons but that will still give good tread life and wear (I drive around 32,000km a year highway/country road mix).

Any other suggestions for a good tire?

 

i curious for feedback along the with the Captain on this...

At 55k i need to start looking at new shoes as well - i would be looking for a smoother ride than the factory mich's - i still need grip though living in south florida no snow needs but we get lots o' rain so i'm looking for smooth ride good wet grip - dont care about mileage - interested to see who's running what

 

Best suggestion I can offer is get somethng w/ a UTOG rating of 200-240. It'll be sticky enough to increase road grid and the tread will last a fair amount of time. Also note you can go as wide as 245/40/18 on the stock rims too so you can get a slightly wider footprint too. Try looking at the choices at Tire Rack, you can see what folks are rating the tire(s) you're considering too.

Later
Allex

 

Just installed a set of Goodyear Eagle GTs and you want to talk about grip Takes a minute to get use to the asymmetrical tread design but so far loving them Nevermind, just reread your post and noticed the summer tire only part

 

I'm not a fan, but the Kumho KR21 (if offered in that size) comes with an 85,000 mile warranty. Almost anything will be better than a Falken tire though. Cooper also builds a high mileage tire. Rated around 70k miles

 

look on discounttiredirect.com. Free shipping and usually a $50 off too.

I have the Nitto 555 on mine n really like them. I have a 245/40/18

 

Lots of rain here these wont hydroplane. Goodyear F1's225x45 ......................Or these Continental DWS extreme contact 245x40

 

Haha, good choice! (I just posted in my wheel topic before reading this)

 

Great minds think alike

 

Indeed!