I need some r/t RWD tire help...can't see to get it right.

[oldschool]

OK!

My KDWS's with less then spirited driving are only going to last a bit mroe then 30k possibly. Snow is very disappointing with these SNOW tires and the more they wear the more the wet traction goes poopy too. Oh yea, I went with 255/55 and the extra width of an inch didn't help much.

Being I really need tread wear more then performance at this point I need advice on a good ultra or high performance all season tire for around $150 a pop or less.

Any suggestions?

I have been on tire rack and have seen alot. I would like to keep the 255/55 or if there is a stock size that will give good performance let me know.

Thanks!
matt

[FloridaRT]

For driving in snow, you need narrower tires - not wider. The 255's are wider than your stock tires.

Best thing would be 4 , yes 4, snow tires on all 4 wheels. Even without AWD, snows on the front help. Better braking and turning.

I had 4 snows on my 96' Impala SS when I lived up north, car handled great.

Got tired of the snow and moved to Florida.

Bob

[MikeEast]

I had 4 Blizzaks on my 92 Thunderbird and it handled snow better than my F150 4X4 did.

Got tired of the snow and moved to Georgia.

Mike

[oldschool]

I am not so concerned about the snow...after now viewing tirerack where I originally bought them they are miserable in the snow they are designed for.

What higher treadwear/quieter tire is there without sacrificing too much performance?

[dms motorsport]

What kind of wear are you getting, and are you rotating regularly. What tire PSIs do you run

mike
dms

[oldschool]

I run my KDWS between the recommended 30 ish for comfort but lately up to 40 for economy IIRC...I think the peak is like 44 cold.

I rotate religiously every 5k when I do my Mobil 1 and I have a good alignment. Not dealing with uneven wear and I don't consider my driving even that "spirited". I had a set on an FWD Grand Prix that lasted a whopping 14k and this set may last to about 30/32k or hopefully through the winter season. No burnouts or especially hard turns.

[drafter]

I have a magnum r/t and am interested in lower profile tires. I am not ready to spring for new wheels, so is there a major drawback to putting lower profile tires on the stock wheels besides throwing off the odometer/speedometer?

[dms motorsport]

I have a magnum r/t and am interested in lower profile tires. I am not ready to spring for new wheels, so is there a major drawback to putting lower profile tires on the stock wheels besides throwing off the odometer/speedometer?

Going with a lower profile tire adds to harshness. Also, the load range of the tire can be significantly lower. This can add to premature tire wear.

mike
dms

[FloridaRT]

Have you looked at Genereal Grabbers UHP tire in a 255x55x18 size?

Bob

[HemiHearse]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Scorpion+Ice+%26+Snow&partnum=355HR8SCORISXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=2

Have you checked these out? Good load rating and in your price range. I still like my Primacy MXV4's. I just hit 51k and they still look and feel brand new.

[oldschool]

Have you looked at Genereal Grabbers UHP tire in a 255x55x18 size?

Bob

Would throw my speedo off one click since they are almost a full inch taller then stock.

[oldschool]

Right now I am losing 5/100 of a mile every mile I go with the 245/55/18 that are an inch wider but virtually 1/100 of an inch shorter. With wear the height of my current tire is meaningless...the problem is there aren't many 245/55/18 longer wearing tire options. Should I go back to my boring stock skinny tire size?

[oldschool]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Scorpion+Ice+%26+Snow&partnum=355HR8SCORISXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=2

Have you checked these out? Good load rating and in your price range. I still like my Primacy MXV4's. I just hit 51k and they still look and feel brand new.

I have to say those Primacy tires have been on top of the tireack scores for 18 months now...cost is medium but they will easily outlast a new set of what I currently have so I guess they pay for themselves over time in a way. High scores all around...I think this will be my next best bet!

Thanks HH!

[05MagnumRT]

Would throw my speedo off one click since they are almost a full inch taller then stock.

The 255/55-18 is about 0.4 inches larger diameter than stock size of 225/60-18. It's a 1.45% difference, well below the recommended 3% range.