I think I'm finally gonna go with Michelin PSS once this crappy oem tires go out. Its really pricey tho, almost $1300 from discount tires? :-(

 

honestly ive read the DW and S04 are 90% performance of the PSS but 66% of the price. Im going to go with the DW since the tires are lighter than the S04

 

Anyone thought about going 235 on the stock front wheel to help with the understeer?

 

Here you go!

First verdict after 15 miles on brand new Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 225/40/18. The noise is more high pitched than my winter tires, and the stock Bridgestone summer tires. And they really are quieter. I hear the wind noice more clearly now.

The real test will be tomorrow with my daily commute to work. 55 miles, of which 50 miles in 70 mph.

 

if you go 235/40 you will improve ride quality slightly

and will affect your speedo by around 1.5%

but will improve the understeer for sure. maybe change your fronts to grippier tires ones? like Michelin PSS?

 

Are you saying the Dunlop is noisier compared to your winter & stock tires? What made you buy it then? Keep us updated about the real world test.

 

No, not at all. The tone of the noise is more high pitched. But the sound level is lower. I hear the wind more now, since the stock tires drenched the wind noise before.

But i suspect there's to much air in them. The ride is a bit harsher. Have to check the air pressure.
And sometimes they "sing" when driving in high speed on rough tarmac.

 

Seems like Michelin PSS will be a better buy then?

 

PSS is the best performing tire, but if you dont track it youre not going to notice it. Im going to go with Continental DW since its 90% of PSS performance for 66% the price.

 

I just placed an order for a set of 235/40/18, 255/40/18 Super Sports from Tire Rack for about $870. They're also offering a $70 Mastercard rebate. Not much more expensive than the competitors and way cheaper than $1300. Hope this helps someone.

 

ive found tirerack and discount tire to be similarly priced out the door. Shipping from tirerack is about a wash with the tax from discount tire. Discounts price includes road hazard, install, lifetime balancing.

For PSS: $1175.59 OTD with Discount, $1036 shipped with tirerack, both with road hazard. After installation its going to be about the same price.

For Conti DW: $982 OTD with Discount, $680 shipped with Tirerack w/o road hazard $680 (cant add for some reason)

 

But you have to install your own tires if you order from Tire Rack right? I have no idea how to do it. Lol. Also you don't have the road hazard warranty from them? The $1300 from discount tires were all in.

 

Yeah I plan to take them to the Nissan dealership nearby which has a Roadforce. Costs about $40 for mount and balance. The road hazard cost for all four would have been $81. Shipping was $65 and arrives tomorrow. So, all in it would be $1050, minus the $70 rebate, so $980 after rebate.

Edit: oddly, the 225 is more expensive than the 235, by about $15/tire

 

I'm planning on buying the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

 

going with a 235 up front will change the rolling diameter also introducing negative rake. In other words, your front bumper is now going to sit up 1/4" higher than it used to while the rear bumper will remain in the same place. This is not a desirable trait.

If you want to reduce understeer a suggestion would be to find a rim that accepts a 255/35/18 in the front.

Mike