Tires for '03Alty

redline6 · Jun 23rd, 2003, 10:08 PM

OK. So here's one. I got a 03'Alty 3.5 and want to put some decent 17"rubber on the road. I've got a budget of 100-150.00/tire.I've heard that some of the pricier tires while softer also are really harder to steer because they track every little defect in the pavement.Is this accurate from actual experience or is it just one guys experience? I love the handling now and wouldn't want to mess that up. I've looked at Potenzas, Yokohamas and Toyos. These would be just my summer tires(May-Novemebr) then I go back to the factory all terrains.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I'm soon going to be dropping her about 1.5".

dadster · Jun 24th, 2003, 04:45 PM

redline6:

I'm looking at the Kumho ECSTA KH11's for when the OEM rubber wears out. Tire Rack carries them at $102 for the 235/50-17 V rated size.

Another one I'm considering is the Dunlop SP Sport 5000, $128 at Tire Rack for 225/55-17 H rated size.

Both of these put a little extra tread on the road and maintain the stock tire diameter so your speedometer will read correctly. These should have improved sidewall stiffness over the OEM tire which will improve the handling even further!

These 17" tires get expensive in a hurry!

BTW: Don't drop it too much or you won't get out of the driveway in the winter! One winter in MN was enough for me!

Fred

DP03 · Jun 24th, 2003, 06:18 PM

The 235/50's are pretty close to stock diameter, but the 225/55's will be a full 11 mm more in diameter.

**ALTYHOLIC** · Jun 25th, 2003, 08:54 AM

Redline6,

It would probably be of benefit to you to go
over to Altimas.net and do a "search" under
tires. I personally know that this topic has been
covered at great length over there and you should
have no problem getting some great info.

As for myself, my 3.5 has worn the following rubber:

1) 225/45/18ZR Conti Sport Contacts
2) 245/45/18ZR Dunlop SP9000's
3) 245/35/19ZR Toyo Proxes FZ4's (my favorite!)

Of course I'm leaving out the crappy 215/55/17VR Bridgestone Turanza's it came with.

Ruben · Jun 25th, 2003, 11:25 AM

Nitto NT550s 225/50 works great on stock size wheels.

**ALTYHOLIC** · Jun 25th, 2003, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OhThreeSpecV
Nitto NT550s 225/50 works great on stock size wheels.

Agree.
Btw, I saw your old wheels when Dave came up last
month for the meet. Very nice! (for 17's...

)

3-fity · Jun 25th, 2003, 02:32 PM

Just to get the story straight, those were MY DAMN TIRES, NOT RUBEN'S OLD ONES.

and they are 450's. They are damn good tires by the way.

**ALTYHOLIC** · Jun 25th, 2003, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alty02
Just to get the story straight, those were MY DAMN TIRES, NOT RUBEN'S OLD ONES. and they are 450's. They are damn good tires by the way.

Yes Dave, calm down!
I did say, "wheels" didn't I?
I know they were your
new tires...I wasn't that
drunk! (yet

)

3-fity · Jun 25th, 2003, 02:39 PM

lmfao! You guys need to do a meet down in Austin. I want to go to another meet, but GAWD its too damn far to drive.

Ruben · Jun 25th, 2003, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alty02
Just to get the story straight, those were MY DAMN TIRES, NOT RUBEN'S OLD ONES. and they are 450's. They are damn good tires by the way.

Whoooooaaaa there Turbo.

**ALTYHOLIC** · Jun 25th, 2003, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alty02
lmfao! You guys need to do a meet down in Austin. I want to go to another meet, but GAWD its too damn far to drive.

Well, you could always get a hold of
Jayman9207 and start something.
Aquineas (A.net) is also down there
as well as Ruben. Lots of potential
as yet unrealized...

redline6 · Jun 28th, 2003, 11:23 AM

Thanks dadster&Altyholic for the info and direction. I'm on it and willget back when I make the decision.
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