I just ordered rims and now I need summer tires to put on to help fulfill the spring/summer mod list.

I plan on getting 235/40/18 tires and would like S2Ki's recommendations. I know this topic has been asked multiple times but I created of possible tires I've looked at and feel free to add your own choices.

I plan on using these tires mainly for summer street driving however I'd like to do a few track runs, a trip down to the Dragon, and possibly a little bit of auto-x.

My main factors in tires are in this order:
1) handling (particularly dry conditions)
2) price
3) durability

Comfort, noise, etc. are not a big part of this decision.

Thanks for your help! Btw, I know that tire choices differ from car to car however from a similar handling perspective, I thought this would be relevant.

Eric

 

Fuzion ZR1

 

Advan a048's if its just for summer and you have the cash to replace them every 4-5000 miles.

Anyone have info on the new line up of Advan tires released?

 

Toyo T1 for value and performance. S03=high performance but$$$.

 

The three new advan tires should be comming out very soon. (End 1st qrt I think it is)

 

Your oll is flawed. You need a "None of the above" selection.

 

Well I asked for input for other tires if none on the list looked appealing...

If I allowed participants to put in 'none', it woulnd't help me narrow down my hunt for summer tires...

 

S-03
The Potenza S-03 Pole Position is a Max Performance Summer tire that was developed to meet the needs of the drivers of high performance sports cars, coupes and sedans by bringing Bridgestone's F1 tire technology and design to the streets while blending dry and wet traction without abandoning comfort and wear. The Potenza S-03 Pole Position features Bridgestone's UNI-T AQ II Technology that uses advanced compound and construction features to enhance and preserve wet traction through the tire's life. The Potenza S-03 Pole Position provides max performance that lasts.

On the outside, the Potenza S-03 Pole Position molds a Super Long Link Carbon Black, Dual Layer Tread II compound into a directional tread design that features notched shoulders, large "High Nose" intermediate tread blocks (that are shaped like the side view of a "high nose" F1 car) and a continuous center rib to provide quick dry road response and handling. Super Slant 3D grooves help direct and evacuate water through the tire to resist hydroplaning. The continuous center rib also helps reduce noise while providing constant road contact to enhance straight-line stability. Internally, the Potenza S-03 Pole Position features Bridgestone's Computer Optimized Component System which blends twin steel belts with spiral-wrapped Jointless Cap & Layer Construction which stabilize the tread area to enhance handling, high-speed capability and ride quality while minimizing weight.

Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position tires combine black sidewall styling with Bridgestone's F1 "High Nose" grap

S-02
The Potenza S-02 is a max performance

 

fuzion here!!