Which Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Has the Stiffest Sidewall?
Jun 29, 2011, 02:41 PM
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Which Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Has the Stiffest Sidewall?
At this point in my life, I don't have the time nor spare cash to buy another pair of winter tires/wheels to replace my summer set. I felt the best thing to do would be to get a pair of ultra high performance all-season tires, so I did...
I ended up going with a set of Yokohama Advan S.4. tires. They grip decent, BUT whenever I turn hard into a corner, they feel like they are flexing and I'm driving through mud. I can't stand it. I'm looking to replace them now.
Which ultra high performance all-season tire has the stiffest sidewall available?
I ended up going with a set of Yokohama Advan S.4. tires. They grip decent, BUT whenever I turn hard into a corner, they feel like they are flexing and I'm driving through mud. I can't stand it. I'm looking to replace them now.
Which ultra high performance all-season tire has the stiffest sidewall available?
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Jun 29, 2011, 09:10 PM
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I don't know from experience, but I believe that the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus is regarded as being the best dry performance All-Season tire out there. I'm don't know that that means they have above average sidewall stiffness, but it would seem awfully likely.
They are pricey though. Good luck
They are pricey though. Good luck
Jun 30, 2011, 09:10 AM
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There's a handful of tires with an XL load rating which will help stiffen it up. The B-Stone RE970 A/S, Hankook Ventus V4 ES, GY Eagle GT, and Conti DWS all have two plies of reinforcement in the sidewall instead of one like most others. Can't say how well any of those will mesh with the two Yoko's on the car now, however.
Jun 30, 2011, 12:03 PM
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I wish I could give you the answer you are looking for. However, I do not believe a great handling all season tire exists. However, I have a suggestion - Winter Sport 3D.
Yes, I know, it is a snow tire. But, the 3Ds' will handle a good as any all season tire and you will rule in the winter. They are quite, ride smooth and will last 30k + miles (if you run them down to the cord - probably 45K). So, they will do what any all season tire will do plus they will serve you well in the winter.
Yes, I know, it is a snow tire. But, the 3Ds' will handle a good as any all season tire and you will rule in the winter. They are quite, ride smooth and will last 30k + miles (if you run them down to the cord - probably 45K). So, they will do what any all season tire will do plus they will serve you well in the winter.
Jun 30, 2011, 12:51 PM
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I've had BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S tires for nearly two years. I really like them because the don't feel squishy like the Michelin PS2's I had before. Feel and turn-in are a lot like the OEM A046 tires. But ultimate grip is less, and other high performance A/S tires have more grip too, dry and wet.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
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Jun 30, 2011, 07:54 PM
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I've had BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S tires for nearly two years. I really like them because the don't feel squishy like the Michelin PS2's I had before. Feel and turn-in are a lot like the OEM A046 tires. But ultimate grip is less, and other high performance A/S tires have more grip too, dry and wet.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
Jun 30, 2011, 10:55 PM
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I've had BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S tires for nearly two years. I really like them because the don't feel squishy like the Michelin PS2's I had before. Feel and turn-in are a lot like the OEM A046 tires. But ultimate grip is less, and other high performance A/S tires have more grip too, dry and wet.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
I decided on "no more expensive street tires" to save $$ for the track, and I have been completely satisfied with the BFGs from this standpoint.
Jul 4, 2011, 07:14 AM
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i had the old re960as that worked well, but it was pretty bad in the snow - and didn't even perform all that well in the dry (compared to summer, as expected). honestly i don't think you can compromise on this one. conti dws is the best all season in the snow, and is not good in the dry. to be honest if you're not doing motorsports you don't need more than what any all season has to offer on the street
Jul 5, 2011, 09:23 PM
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Not sure about having the stiffest sidewall, but the kumho ecsta asx would be a good choice as long as you don't plan on doing competitive driving. In my 23k miles with them I can tell you that I'm very satisfied with the dry/snow performance of these tires Rain performance seems only decent IMO. Remember, my experiences do also take into account that this is an all season tire; not a summer.
Rain performance seems only decent IMO. Remember, my experiences do also take into account that this is an all season tire; not a summer.
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continental dws has a soft sidewall since they are made for comfort. not to mention, not a whole lot of traction. they are decent, especially for all season, but not a great performer compared to my summer only bfg geforce kdw2's.