Tires. Narrowed down to 3?

[SHO5]

I am going to get some new tires soon but just don't know which ones to choose from. I narrowed it down to 3 tires. The Yokohama AVS ES100 , Sumitomo HRT+'s and the Continental ContiExtreme Contact's. I will get the 225/50/16's but what do you guys recommend.
Sumitomo's $89
Yokohama's $81
Continental's $82
This helped me but I just don't know
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare2.jsp?compare=true&partNumber=&make=&model=&clarifier=&price=&width=225%2F&ratio=50&diameter=16&sortCode=&speedRating=&qty=&stockMessage=&type= T&URL=&newCompare=true&prevprice=&promoShortText=&promoUrl=&frontTire=&frontLeftTire=&rearTire=&rearLeftTire=&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&AddToUser=true&manufacturer=Contin ental&manufacturer=Sumitomo&manufacturer=Yokohama&startIndex=10&sortValue=1&qty_25ZR6022L_=2&qty_25ZR6022R_=2&qty_25ZR6S1N1_=4&compareList=13&qty_25VR6CEC_=4&compareList=14&qty_25W R6HTRPL_=4&qty_25WR6DBS2_=4&qty_25HR6SRIXON4_=4&qty_25VR6V4_=4&qty_25HR6CH95_=4&qty_25HR6CH95RP_=4

 

[wuzzzer]

I'll be getting the Yokohama ES100s when the tires on my 17s need replacing.

 

[Emerald94]

Just curious, why are you getting 225/50 instead of 225/55 (closest to stock diameter)?

 

[sdpatt]

I recommend the 225/55-16 size.

 

[SHO5]

Sumitomos are down to $78. Know that I live in Wisconsin, the yokohamas are out of the picture So its down to the Sumitomo HTR+'sfor $78 or the Continental ContiExtremeContact's for $82.

 

[ACV1081]

Yoko es 100's were only like $80 when I ordered (225/55/16) and they are awesome thumb I'm very pleased with both their wet and dry handling.

 

[93EmeraldMTX]

sry for the bump, but I am in the same boat. those ContiExtremeContacts look like a great tire for hte price, and are even all seasons.

take a look:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiExtremeContact&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=255VR6CEC&fromCompare1=yes

has anyone tried these on their SHOs?

 

[Dave Ladely]

I bought Yokohama AVSdb 225 60's and am happy with them, super grip, no hydroplaning, super quiet, good wear.
dave

 

[Bizzy]

I was kicking around the idea of the Continentals or Yokohama ES100's myself. I have/had yokohama's on my SLO and I loved them, but the ratings/treadwear on those Continentals is very very appealing.

 

[cd57078]

Hey guys, I think it's about time I chimed in here. I was in the same boat not too long ago. After about a month or two of researching I decided to go with the Continental Conti-Extreme Contacts. So far I love them. They look great, quiet, and suppose to have very good grip. That is something I really haven't tried out too much yet. I did gun it around a turn in the rain and didn't even spin out so I'm pretty sure they will do great off the line. They are V rated(149) and have a 400 treadwear rating. Also, keep this in mind, they come with a 30 day ride guarantee. So if you really hate they way they feel, which you probably won't, you could still return them. Well, hope this helps, let us know which one you get and how you like it.

Chuck

 

[93EmeraldMTX]

netviper:
I was kicking around the idea of the Continentals or Yokohama ES100's myself. I have/had yokohama's on my SLO and I loved them, but the ratings/treadwear on those Continentals is very very appealing.

they certainly do. ****, they are rated better in every category than the Potenza RE730 exept for one, where they are tied. Not bad for 40 bucks less per tire, and the ability to be used in the snow.


And to chuck, thanks, it did help out.

 

[cd57078]

No problem. On a side note I have 215-60-16 on mine.

 

[93EmeraldMTX]

well, i just ordered the 225/55/16 Contiextremes, ill tell you how they are in a couple days

 

[pbshow]

I've had the ContExtreams on my Gen III now for two months. I love them. An all around, great performing tire, and you can't beat the price. I wish the Dunlop D40s on my '93 performed as well.

Paul

1993 White ATX thumb
1998 Ebony thumb thumb

 

[pbshow]

Now if I can just spell ContiExtreme correctly, I'll be in good shape. wink

Paul

 

[brian gorkowski]

I just bought the contiextrms yesterday and will have them on the 22nd they look like the best tire under $100.or $120

 

[PAracer]

If you try to get 225/50-16 you will not be able to order them from the rack if they know you will put them on the SHO. Find another car where that size is stock and you will be fine. Stupid Ford/Firestone/SUV/uppies rant

 

[SHO5]

why would they care

 

[shodazzl]

WELL ALLLRIGHT!
I Was about to do a search on tires since I was looking to get a setand could find a decent set of all year round 225/55/16 Looks like I will be ordering the Continentals .Whats funny is that I searched tirerack and just decided to skip the Conts -..-I didn't think they were any good --but they look to be what I'm looking for. I have tokico and ebach parts waitng to be installed after I get these tires....

 

[TVSHO]

I've had the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS - 225/55WR16 (400 treadwear AA A) on my slicers for 9 months now. Minimal wear, fantastic in both dry and wet and excellent grip. Plus the price on Tirerack went from $104/ea to $98/ea since last Sept. Excellent all-season tire for the SHO!

Tom
'94 ATX