moodyda

Recommended size is 245/40/r18.

I have always preferred Pirelli's over Michelin's in the past as I felt that they rode very similar but got more miles out of the Pirelli's, but that was on SUV's.

Wouldn't rule out any tire just want a tire that will last, provide good wet weather traction (South Florida) and have low noise.

alchemist

iTrader: (1)

i would also consider Continental Contacts. Smooth and quiet.

Steve2424

^^^^ I thinkI may make the Continentals my next set of tires. I recently put Pirelli P Zero Neros on my front wheels and while they provide decent grip, the road noise is a little more than the Michelins that were on the car when I purchased it. Put on about 1500 miles on the Pirellis and I feel they lack in terms of road noise.

Gotcha350

I'm kinda biased but every car I've owed I've had Michelin tires on it and they have been the best for me. It came with the HP primacy which were ok but we're really made for fuel mileage. My 2nd set and my favorite were Pilot Super Sports unbelievable in the dry and a excellent in the wet. I was never able to break them loose. Now I have the Pilot Sport A/S 3 and they are good but not nearly as good as the PSS.

I have a friend that has the DSW (something like that) and they were about the same noise wise but the wet and dry traction were not close to me. My .02 cents....

Ironman50

Conti DWS

Also Bridgestone Turanaza Serenity is a great tire

Another good choice is Michelin Primacy MXV4

AJ@TireRack.com

Hi moodyda,

For a good tire in the wet that provides a good ride quality, I also would second Continental, and Bridgestone.

Having done some testing on Pirelli tires, I have a hard time recommending them with the other options that are out there. Generally speaking, they lack in wet weather traction and ride quality. Pirelli does seem to have a following, and if you are set on a Pirelli tire, I would consider the Cinturato P7 All Season.

The Continental Pure Contact or the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus would be better options, however. They really fit exactly what you are looking for, except for the Pirelli name.

moodyda

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am not set on Pirelli's for this car, I just really liked them on a previous SUV 2008 Lincoln MKX. The OEM Scorpions lasted 50,000 and sold it with an identical set that had 20,000 but did look like they were not going to make 50,000 though.
Recently I put Pirelli Scorpion Verde Plus on my wife's 2013 RX350 and they are wonderful change from the OEM Michelin Latitude Tour's that lasted only 30,000.
I just want something that will last more than 30,000 for my next set, while providing a smooth/quiet ride that is great for wet weather and everyday handling.