All Season Tire Recommendations?

[TVMADoc]

I'll say this once again - and I'm not paid by anyone and have zero bias: I've had Michelin ps4s and I've had continental DW06. The Michelins may allow for slightly better lateral grip on the track. However, those contis are downright impressive and are way better than the pirellis IMO, and can't be beat in wet. There is a reason that competitive racers go to conti for wet conditions. I swear by them. Everyone's driving style, conditions, and experience may be a little different, but those tires are (chef's kiss), for the money.

Wife had DW06 on a 325. Definitely better than the Pirellis, but not as go9d as the Pilot Sport line. I hear great things about the 5s, but only avail OEM on new cars ATM.

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[Skye]

I'm currently on Michelin 4 A/S, like them and will continue to use them. Continental makes an equally fine offering. I don't think you can go wrong with either A/S.

 

[UNSAFE]

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to reply to my post and for all the great feedback! I opted to go with the Michelin 4 A/S because they can be installed today and got what I think is a good deal at a local tire store. I also opted to change out the silver/chrome lug nuts that came on the Nite Pony package with black lug nuts. A small detail that I think looks great. Thanks again!

 

[goodlettjr]

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4…..315/30/20 rear and 275/35/20 front. Fills the fender gap visually without lowering. No rubbing. Rides great. Traction is better than expected coming from the Pirelli. Have had the Pilot Sport 4S on other cars but wanted longer life with better wet capabilities and sacrificed some grip. 25k spirited driving so far and I expect to get another 10-12K. For reference, My Pilot 4S lasted 20k max.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

I ran Conti DWS Plus 06s for the 3 years I owned my Focus RS (AWD vs RWD on our GTs & DHs). Wet, dry, 6-7 inches of snow -----those rascals handled it all with no sweat. As @Skye noted above.............I don't think you can go wrong with either the Michelins or Contis. Quite a few of my fellow RS forum members loved the Michelin ASs. Best of luck!

 

[Tamadrummer88]

My GT came with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical tires. Except for them being expensive, they’re fine. Good traction in the dry and wet.

 

[AlloyPony]

The Conti’s are made in the USA. I’m sure the Kenda is a decent tire for the money but they cannot be compared to class leaders like Continental or Michelin.

My Conti's weren't.

And you're right, they can't be compared because the Kendas are better objectively in every category. In fact, all of the "off brand" tires I've had performed better than Contis, Mickey Thompsons, Goodyears, etc. It's to the point that I've stopped wasting money on "class leaders" because they're over rated. They don't balance worth a damn, wear just as fast, and the traction isn't better either.

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