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jginnane · 03-19-2010, 10:37 AM

Some of us aren't crazy about summer treads with treadwear ratings of 140 or 160.

Last year, tirerack's alternative to Yoko Advans was the Goodyear F1 Eagle A/S. They seem to have dropped this, which ranked in the middle on their surveys. But they started carrying Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position in sizes for 18" OEM rims.

Ranked higher than these are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I have direct experience with these on a current Acura TL, and the RE960AS (on our last TL). I'd recommend either.

But my probable replacement has to be what vpn2001 is using as winter tires on 18" OEM rims:

245/45R18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS
275/40R18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS

20mm wider front, 30mm wider in back. The top-rated UHPAS from tirerack, with a treadwear 540. The tread pattern is bidirectional, meaning you can rotate left-to-right.

I'd be surprised if you get the warrantied 50K on this rubber. (In fact, you should be happy to see over 30K.) OTOH, it might extend your driving season a couple extra months if you live anywhere there's precip and/or freezing.

At the moment these Contis are $149ea for fronts, $201 rears (plus a "free" low-end TomTom GPS when you buy 4 from tirerack.). Often all-seasons dip in price in the spring while companies sell down inventory, then jump after August.

03-19-2010, 10:37 AM	#102 (permalink)
jginnane Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: coastal NJ Posts: 163 Drives: 09Z Pearl 7AT, 09 TL Rep Power: 16	How about a separate survey for 18" UHPAS? Some of us aren't crazy about summer treads with treadwear ratings of 140 or 160. Last year, tirerack's alternative to Yoko Advans was the Goodyear F1 Eagle A/S. They seem to have dropped this, which ranked in the middle on their surveys. But they started carrying Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position in sizes for 18" OEM rims. Ranked higher than these are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I have direct experience with these on a current Acura TL, and the RE960AS (on our last TL). I'd recommend either. But my probable replacement has to be what vpn2001 is using as winter tires on 18" OEM rims: 245/45R18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 275/40R18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 20mm wider front, 30mm wider in back. The top-rated UHPAS from tirerack, with a treadwear 540. The tread pattern is bidirectional, meaning you can rotate left-to-right. I'd be surprised if you get the warrantied 50K on this rubber. (In fact, you should be happy to see over 30K.) OTOH, it might extend your driving season a couple extra months if you live anywhere there's precip and/or freezing. At the moment these Contis are $149ea for fronts, $201 rears (plus a "free" low-end TomTom GPS when you buy 4 from tirerack.). Often all-seasons dip in price in the spring while companies sell down inventory, then jump after August.