Can someone link me an optimal wheel / tire set up?

[SoggyBottomBoy]

Ill figure winter tires out later, I just want a good setup to replace the stock tires & wheels as everyone says they're trash.

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[roket]

most michelins and continentals are pretty good. i personally run Pilot Sport 4S

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

most michelins and continentals are pretty good. i personally run Pilot Sport 4S

Recommended wheel set up for year around?

 

[roket]

Recommended wheel set up for year around?

depends on where you live. if you're not in the southwest (phoenix, san diego, etc) you will need different winter tires. if you are in the southwest or generally somewhere that does not get below about 40F when you drive, you can use some of the "summer" compounds year-round. i swear by the Pilot Sport 4S because it does great on the road in wet and dry, and can do autocross pretty well. i live in AZ so i have no idea what a good winter tire is, but i've heard good things about the michelin X-Ice Snow, but they only make it in widths up to 255

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

depends on where you live. if you're not in the southwest (phoenix, san diego, etc) you will need different winter tires. if you are in the southwest or generally somewhere that does not get below about 40F when you drive, you can use some of the "summer" compounds year-round. i swear by the Pilot Sport 4S because it does great on the road in wet and dry, and can do autocross pretty well. i live in AZ so i have no idea what a good winter tire is, but i've heard good things about the michelin X-Ice Snow, but they only make it in widths up to 255

Personally I've never owned "winter" tires, living in ohio & ky, even tho it snows regularly ( prob should tho)

is there not a tire that's good for both winter and summer?

 

[roket]

Personally I've never owned "winter" tires, living in ohio & ky, even tho it snows regularly ( prob should tho)

is there not a tire that's good for both winter and summer?

im sure there's a tire that is alright for both, but any more than "alright" is asking the impossible. what makes a good summer tire makes a horrible winter tire and vice versa

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

im sure there's a tire that is alright for both, but any more than "alright" is asking the impossible. what makes a good summer tire makes a horrible winter tire and vice versa

gotcha. And what about wheels? 18, 19, 20's? 9, 10, 11? same front back, different?

 

[roket]

gotcha. And what about wheels? 18, 19, 20's? 9, 10, 11? same front back, different?

really up to you. just know that 20" wheels will have a rougher ride than 19". i can't recommend my setup because it's 19X11" front, 19X12" rear and the rear tires alone are ~$1500 to replace both. i do recommend something like a 19X9.5" front, 19X10" or 19X11" rear setup, because that gives you enough width without going into the rare and expensive tire range

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

really up to you. just know that 20" wheels will have a rougher ride than 19". i can't recommend my setup because it's 19X11" front, 19X12" rear and the rear tires alone are ~$1500 to replace both. i do recommend something like a 19X9.5" front, 19X10" or 19X11" rear setup, because that gives you enough width without going into the rare and expensive tire range

and does that wheel size/setup work for both summer and winter?

 

[roket]

and does that wheel size/setup work for both summer and winter?

it depends on what winter tires you're looking at. summer tires are generally offered in a lot more widths so don't worry about that too much. there's so many factors, i encourage you to do your own research on tires and wheel widths, there's no end to the forum posts online that may lead you to something you like

 

[marcekb]

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season is a great tire in both hot and cold, rain, snow and otherwise. Highly regarded. Won't be as good as the best summer only tire in the summer, or the best winter only tire in the winter, but so good that I got rid of my summer only tires. It's the OEM tire on the Corvette. They are better than many summer-only and winter-only tires, like the stock Pirelli P-Zeros.

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season is a great tire in both hot and cold, rain, snow and otherwise. Highly regarded. Won't be as good as the best summer only tire in the summer, or the best winter only tire in the winter, but so good that I got rid of my summer only tires. It's the OEM tire on the Corvette. They are better than many summer-only and winter-only tires, like the stock Pirelli P-Zeros.

Nice, I'll have to consider these strongly. I'm not really worried about having THE BEST of any tire type, just want something reliable for both. What would a wheel size setup be that works for both winter and summer? I know too wide is bad for winter.

 

[Mastermind46]

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season is a great tire in both hot and cold, rain, snow and otherwise. Highly regarded. Won't be as good as the best summer only tire in the summer, or the best winter only tire in the winter, but so good that I got rid of my summer only tires. It's the OEM tire on the Corvette. They are better than many summer-only and winter-only tires, like the stock Pirelli P-Zeros.

There is another thread on here that posted a tire comparison with data for these tires and dedicated summer and winter tires. I cannot believe how well the pilot sport all season 4's did across the board including in snow.

 

[Project6GR Wheels]

Ill figure winter tires out later, I just want a good setup to replace the stock tires & wheels as everyone says they're trash.

Michelin Pilot Sport all season 4 are really good! Are you looking for a 19'' or 20'' setup?

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

Michelin Pilot Sport all season 4 are really good! Are you looking for a 19'' or 20'' setup?

Probably 19, but I'm not happy with 8.5 wheels that come stock with the GT, so need to decide on a new wheel first.

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