okay im getting new tires tomorrow and i need to know what kind of tires i should get and i can spend no more then 150 on each tire so what do you guyz think i should get?

 

Depends on what type of tire you're looking for. If you want an all out performance tire, I'd look into Bridgestone Potenza S-02's I think they're close to 150.. might be more. Same goes for Michelin Pilot Sports. Those tires also have more All-Season versions, the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 and the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. I'm not too familiar about pricing. But I am pretty sure you can find those for around 150. Check out www.tirerack.com to find more recommendations and they can even match your size.

 

i need something that rides smooth good traction and last long

 

Pilot Sports are excellent tires in both summer and all-season versions, but they're going to set you back more than $150 a tire, unfortunately.
The Dunlop SP Sports (can't remember the model number) that came stock on the '01 IS are pretty good tires for the money.

 

potenza s0-3's fool.. 145 a pop at tirerack..

 

or try the Yokohoma ES 100's i just got them

 

If you want good ride, some traction and lasts long.. then high performance tires aren't your best bet. I don't know all too many tires that will give all 3 of those qualities. Higher performance tires will definitely stiffen up the ride due to their stiffer sidewalls. They also don't last long.. maybe 15-20,000 miles max with conservative driving. But they do give the best traction. So with that in mind, I would again recommend the Potenza S-03's. They're more all season than the S-02, but by no means are they winter capable tires. But they will be somewhat smoother than an S-02, give decent grip for all but the most aggressive driver. As for wear.. I have an S2000 with the S-02's and at 15,000 miles, the rears have some tread left, but not much. And I am a fairly aggressive driver.

 

so is the potenza so3 better then the Bridgestone
Potenza RE040

 

avoid Michelin Pilot Sports - the sidewalls are waaay too hard - even gives my MB C320 with 17's a harsh ride.

I've heard the S03's are good.

if you wanna go cheap go with Kumho 712's - I've heard the ride is pretty good too.