How to go about new performance tires?

sunwolf · February 19, 2015, 05:40:16 PM

Ok I have the crappy eagle F1 supercars on my 20s sitting in my basement and the tires are worn down to the cords after 14K miles. I had two sets of these same tires on my M6 and they were the worst tires I have ever owned (10K miles). I like pilot sports so I think I want a set of those next. Also I think I want to go with wider tires. What have people seen with the Michelin/widening combo? Will they last longer than the Goodyear garbage?

ZSHO · February 19, 2015, 07:25:58 PM

To be honest anything other than the f1's have better tread wear,personally would go for the Hancook evo-v12 many members speak highly of those tires,and like you mentioned the Supersports are great to,especially on the track.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo2&partnum=545YR0K120XL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2013&autoModel=Taurus&autoModClar=SHO

r1crusher · February 19, 2015, 08:36:37 PM

I will expand upon ZSHOs comment. Anything other than Goodyear is better.

That is all.

jayskycj · February 19, 2015, 08:57:45 PM

I am 14k miles on my Michelin A/S3's. Can't say enough about them, they are great. I prefer an all season for my dd, they perform unlike any all season I have had.

jtoddk98 · February 19, 2015, 09:24:23 PM

Quote from: jayskycj on February 19, 2015, 08:57:45 PM
I am 14k miles on my Michelin A/S3's. Can't say enough about them, they are great. I prefer an all season for my dd, they perform unlike any all season I have had.

I'll second that. I got the A/S3s about 8k miles ago, definitely worth the money. They stick like glue, better then most summer performance tires. The best part is, they actually last a long time.

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ecoboostsho · February 20, 2015, 01:37:13 PM

Quote from: jtoddk98 on February 19, 2015, 09:24:23 PM

Quote from: jayskycj on February 19, 2015, 08:57:45 PM
I am 14k miles on my Michelin A/S3's. Can't say enough about them, they are great. I prefer an all season for my dd, they perform unlike any all season I have had.
I'll second that. I got the A/S3s about 8k miles ago, definitely worth the money. They stick like glue, better then most summer performance tires. The best part is, they actually last a long time.

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Agreed on the AS/3's...not sure mine are lasting a long time though. That may have something to do with my driving.

viSHOusTX · February 20, 2015, 01:59:50 PM

I currently have Yokohama Yk580 and need to replace them was thinking about getting some nittos any suggestions for Performance tires? No snow here lol.

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jayskycj · February 20, 2015, 02:45:20 PM

Quote from: viSHOusTX on February 20, 2015, 01:59:50 PM
I currently have Yokohama Yk580 and need to replace them was thinking about getting some nittos any suggestions for Performance tires? No snow here lol.

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I would get Michelin Pilot Super Sports if I chose that category of Tire. Not everyone is willing to fork out the money for them however, so I'm not sure what to advise as a budget tire. I ran some Coopers on my old GT, they were awesome, cheap too.

jtoddk98 · February 20, 2015, 02:55:58 PM

Quote from: jayskycj on February 20, 2015, 02:45:20 PM
Quote from: viSHOusTX on February 20, 2015, 01:59:50 PM
I currently have Yokohama Yk580 and need to replace them was thinking about getting some nittos any suggestions for Performance tires? No snow here lol.

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I would get Michelin Pilot Super Sports if I chose that category of Tire. Not everyone is willing to fork out the money for them however, so I'm not sure what to advise as a budget tire. I ran some Coopers on my old GT, they were awesome, cheap too.

I wanted to get the super sports, around the same price as the A/S3 but the tread warranty is only 25k miles compared to the 45k mile on the A/S3. I have zero problems with the a/s3 in Florida, loads of grip, nice and quiet

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staged_sho · February 21, 2015, 12:25:23 AM

Got my Pilot Sport AS3's installed 2 weeks ago and love them. Excellent grip. Coming from the Primacy MXM4, it's a huge difference, as expected coming from a grand touring tire. Wanted all seasons since we do get some snow, but nothing that would require Alpin's or Blizzaks. Original's were F1's which many of us are familiar with.

sunwolf · February 26, 2015, 04:35:11 PM

I have the A/S 2 or 3 on the m6 and they are better at being performance tires than the f1's were. The last set also lasted almost 20000 miles so that's a plus. I was still considering going with wider tires though so whoever has done wider tires what size are you running and how is your speedometer with them?

ZSHO · February 26, 2015, 04:54:07 PM

I personally have 255-45-20 and believe its about 1/2 inch wider and notice better handling which could always be contributed to a harder sidewall tire.

viSHOusTX · February 27, 2015, 05:00:06 PM

Don't know where to ask this question but what oil are yall using or recommend for the SHO?

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ZSHO · February 27, 2015, 05:50:03 PM

There are quite a few full synthetics like Amsoil,Royal purple,Redline,but also the key is making sure to use a Motorcraft oil filter FL-500S,by the way nice ride partner.

jtoddk98 · February 28, 2015, 01:33:16 AM

Quote from: viSHOusTX on February 27, 2015, 05:00:06 PM
Don't know where to ask this question but what oil are yall using or recommend for the SHO?

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my car has had bottled Ford Motorcraft full synthetic 5w-30 since new. 5k mile drain intervals

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