need replace my rear tires soon, trying to select one of following brands. Anyone has any recommendations to share? Thanks.


255-40ZR-17 Yokohama AVS ES100 $133
255-40ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S $225
255-40ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $227
255-40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 $249
255-40ZR-17 Bridgestone Potenza RE050 (OE) $225

 

This should be in the Tires and Wheels Forum.

But to answer your question, just buy the ones that match your front tires.

My preferences for those you listed:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Bridgestone RE050
3. Micheline Pilot Sport PS2
4. Yoko AVS ES100
5. Pilot A/S

 

Fusions

 

these are nice, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 but i drive a little hard so i would kill them fast. i'm runnin es100's now, so we'll how long they will last me.

 

I'm in the same boat. I think our best option is to replace rears with oem tires until we need to replace all 4.

 

whatever you do dont get es100's worst tires ive ever rode on. They wear crappy, they follow groves on the road like none other, and they dont grip very well

 

i just picked up a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 215/45/17 and 255/40/17 from Americas Tire for $770 installed (they matched tirerack.com prices).

its been raining in LA for the last few days, these tires feel great in the rain, i also canyon tested them, i ran the same route i usually do and the traction was great. the car felt very stable, felt very neutral, cornering speeds were as good as the oem bridgestones. tire wear is 280 so hopefully these tires will last longer then oem ( 20,000 miles and 2 track days).

i recommend this tire

 

Advan Neovas hands down!!!

 

Consider upgrading to the RE050A Pole Position, Tire rack has them ranked higher than any tires on your list. 245/40/17 are currently priced at $169 each. The only problem with this tire is that it does not come in a 215/45/17. I am currently running them in a 225/45/17F-- 255/40/17R combination, and these are the best tires I have run on the car. I have been through 13 sets of tires from 4 manufacturers in 6 years.
It is not good to mix front and rear tires even from the same manufacturer, I'd change all 4 at once. I'd stay away from the ES100's and the PS A/S tires but the others you listed are all good choices.
Good luck
Mike

 

I would say go with the Eagle FI-GSD3. Those are a great tire for dry and wet traction. I also think they look good.