I am reading that the EVO 8 tires are not going to be known for longevity. Any estimates on how much a set of 4 factory replacements will cost?

Speedlimit....

 

yes, and where will you have to get them from???

 

www.tirerack.com ... eventually

A046Rs aren't readily available in the US (yet) so good luck finding them. A comparable replacement is the Bridgestone Potenza S03PP, which runs about $170/tire in the Evo's size. So, about $700/set shipped to your preferred installer, plus about $50 for M&B.

From you dealer, expect to pay considerably more.

 

Could be worse.

My neighbor replaced the tires on his Z06 last fall for $1700. Told me that he got a good deal.

Speedlimit....

 

I'm betting that in a couple of years, the shoe-string budget I-make-20k/yr-and-can-buy-an-Evo will stand out in the crowd. They will be the ones driving Evos with Cooper retreads.

Here's a thought... If the tires last around 10k miles and you drive that much in a year, that's about .08 per mile for tires assuming $800 for a set. If you pay $1.80 for 93 octane gas for 10k miles at about 25 mpg (*cough*), that's .07 cents per mile for gas. Hmmmm.....

 

Falken Azenis in the plus 10mm size will run appx $100 each. They are really good summer tires. I'm sure they'll also be great on the Evo.

SC

 

all-wheel-drive.... who cares about the tires!! get lower grip tires and drift that sonofa*****!!

 

Best damn quote EVER, you (Jonasan50) have my respect!!!

 

I have really enjoyed the Kuhmos Ecsta Supras I put on my AWD.

Great grip and great in the water too. I've gotten about 25K + out of them so far.