Tire recommendations to replace 225/50R17
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Re: Tire recommendations to replace 225/50R17
Originally posted by pcjones_maxima
I am about to replace the 225/50R17 tires on my 2000 Maxima SE. Am considering Michelin tires. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am about to replace the 225/50R17 tires on my 2000 Maxima SE. Am considering Michelin tires. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
1) OEM Potenzas - crap
2) Nitto 450 Extreme - OK
3) Falken ZIEX - for light trucks and SUVs
4) Michelins Pilot sport - good
The 225/50ZR17 is an uncommon size (or so I was told by the wheel place I went to).
Out of the above, the Michelins are the best but they are pricey (I was quoted $204 per tire).
If money is no object get the Michelins otherwise get the Nittos.
My 2 cents.....
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I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on my 5th gen, I would also reccomend them if you would be willing to spend that much on your car...otherwise the Nittos are a good option...
The Michelins do grip like no tire I have ever had before and I have driven in the rain with them once, I did a little impromptu test by jamming on the brakes, no slipping what so ever, I also took turns a little faster than before...
do a forum search on the tires you want, a lot of people have posted reviews and such...
The Michelins do grip like no tire I have ever had before and I have driven in the rain with them once, I did a little impromptu test by jamming on the brakes, no slipping what so ever, I also took turns a little faster than before...
do a forum search on the tires you want, a lot of people have posted reviews and such...
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Re: Re: Tire recommendations to replace 225/50R17
Thanks! I noticed when looking through tire ads in one of my auto mags that the size is rather rare. Will probably go with the Michelins. I know that Sears currently has all Michelin tires on sale.
Originally posted by 2K2DEMAX
When I was changing mine I could only find 4
1) OEM Potenzas - crap
2) Nitto 450 Extreme - OK
3) Falken ZIEX - for light trucks and SUVs
4) Michelins Pilot sport - good
The 225/50ZR17 is an uncommon size (or so I was told by the wheel place I went to).
Out of the above, the Michelins are the best but they are pricey (I was quoted $204 per tire).
If money is no object get the Michelins otherwise get the Nittos.
My 2 cents.....
When I was changing mine I could only find 4
1) OEM Potenzas - crap
2) Nitto 450 Extreme - OK
3) Falken ZIEX - for light trucks and SUVs
4) Michelins Pilot sport - good
The 225/50ZR17 is an uncommon size (or so I was told by the wheel place I went to).
Out of the above, the Michelins are the best but they are pricey (I was quoted $204 per tire).
If money is no object get the Michelins otherwise get the Nittos.
My 2 cents.....
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll act on your suggestion and search the forum.
Originally posted by bcannon
I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on my 5th gen, I would also reccomend them if you would be willing to spend that much on your car...otherwise the Nittos are a good option...
The Michelins do grip like no tire I have ever had before and I have driven in the rain with them once, I did a little impromptu test by jamming on the brakes, no slipping what so ever, I also took turns a little faster than before...
do a forum search on the tires you want, a lot of people have posted reviews and such...
I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on my 5th gen, I would also reccomend them if you would be willing to spend that much on your car...otherwise the Nittos are a good option...
The Michelins do grip like no tire I have ever had before and I have driven in the rain with them once, I did a little impromptu test by jamming on the brakes, no slipping what so ever, I also took turns a little faster than before...
do a forum search on the tires you want, a lot of people have posted reviews and such...
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Re: Tire recommendations to replace 225/50R17
Originally posted by pcjones_maxima
I am about to replace the 225/50R17 tires on my 2000 Maxima SE. Am considering Michelin tires. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am about to replace the 225/50R17 tires on my 2000 Maxima SE. Am considering Michelin tires. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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I found this site where the Michelin Pilot Sport tires were reviewed by owners. Appear to be popular for BMW M3 owners:
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Tires-A...in_Pilot_Sport
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Tires-A...in_Pilot_Sport
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Originally posted by pcjones_maxima
I found this site where the Michelin Pilot Sport tires were reviewed by owners. Appear to be popular for BMW M3 owners:
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Tires-A...in_Pilot_Sport
I found this site where the Michelin Pilot Sport tires were reviewed by owners. Appear to be popular for BMW M3 owners:
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Tires-A...in_Pilot_Sport
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I have Micheline Pilot Sport that I bougt from Costco. 310bucks CND installed fore each tire.
They are expensive, but they have good treadwear and very good performance even with very little tread left, they worth the price.
If you want a cheaper alternative, get the 225 50 17 Micheline XGT Z4.
They are expensive, but they have good treadwear and very good performance even with very little tread left, they worth the price.
If you want a cheaper alternative, get the 225 50 17 Micheline XGT Z4.
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Originally posted by Telus.net
I have Micheline Pilot Sport that I bougt from Costco. 310bucks CND installed fore each tire.
They are expensive, but they have good treadwear and very good performance even with very little tread left, they worth the price.
If you want a cheaper alternative, get the 225 50 17 Micheline XGT Z4.
I have Micheline Pilot Sport that I bougt from Costco. 310bucks CND installed fore each tire.
They are expensive, but they have good treadwear and very good performance even with very little tread left, they worth the price.
If you want a cheaper alternative, get the 225 50 17 Micheline XGT Z4.
The XGTZ4 is going to be harder to find as time passes...discontinued and replaced by the Pilot Sport A/S...called Michelin Product Support to get this answer before I bought my Pilots.
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy
If you got bling bling, Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position in 235/45/17
If you got bling bling, Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position in 235/45/17
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Originally posted by MichaelAE
You have the A/S or just the Sport?
The XGTZ4 is going to be harder to find as time passes...discontinued and replaced by the Pilot Sport A/S...called Michelin Product Support to get this answer before I bought my Pilots.
You have the A/S or just the Sport?
The XGTZ4 is going to be harder to find as time passes...discontinued and replaced by the Pilot Sport A/S...called Michelin Product Support to get this answer before I bought my Pilots.
Oh, I didn't know that...
But I think there should be some 225 50 17 left since not many cars use them....
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Originally posted by Telus.net
Oh, I didn't know that...
But I think there should be some 225 50 17 left since not many cars use them....
Oh, I didn't know that...
But I think there should be some 225 50 17 left since not many cars use them....
#19
Originally posted by MichaelAE
Yeah, if you live in summertime year round...those things wouldn't get me up a hill on wet pavement in Seattle. I agree with you though if you're shopping for a summer tire.
Yeah, if you live in summertime year round...those things wouldn't get me up a hill on wet pavement in Seattle. I agree with you though if you're shopping for a summer tire.
#22
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I'm thinking about getting 235/45/17 on my stock rims, but i only need 2. so i thought i'd put them in the back, like the corvette or porsche with bigger size tires in the back, but then again my car is a front wheel drive?? i found Falken ziex502 for about $110 mounted and balanced. What you guys think about putting the bigger size in the back and leaving the stock up front for now.
thnx
thnx
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