Would like your advice on tires!

[carnut169]

Hello all. Got a blow-out on the way home from Hershey, and now I need tires. Pity that these are only about a year old, but the fronts are starting to cup- so it does seem like the right thing to do.

I have 255 40 ZR 17 on the rear, 205 50 ZR 17 on the front.

I currently have Continental Sport Contacts, but they did cup quickly... what do you guys recommend? I almost never drive in the rain and do not want to spend an arm and a leg.

Tire Rack says go w/ the Pirelli De Rosso P Zeros, Butler says get the Kuhmo 712s, and NTB says the Dunlop SP 2000s are the way to go.

Geez. Looks like I'm out big bucks.

[spinner]

Have you considered Yokohama A520s? They are quite sticky and costs a tinny bit more than the Kumhos. Put on 225/45 or 235/40 on the fronts - makes a better match for the 255/40.

Paul
87 Carrera

[Superman]

If your tires are cupping, then perhaps your shock(s) need replacing. Tire's shouldn't cup unless they're bouncing, which they shouldn't be dling.

[carnut169]

Paul- I had looked at the A520s... will the 225 45/ fit my wheels?

[spinner]

The 225/45s will fit w/o any problem. I have 235/40 032Rs which required lip rolling (only for track).

Paul
87 Carrera