what brand and style tire are YOU using?, lets compare notes Options

[presure2]

hey all,
looking @ buying a new set of sneakers (tires..lol) for the car, and, im thinking about trying a diffrent tire than what i have been.
I've been using Falken ZIEX 502's then 512's, since i got aftermarket rims..with decent results. for ~89$ a tire, they were ok.
however, once they get some miles on them, they are aweful in the rain. the car hydroplanes all over the place.
and with the extra power of the 5sfte, traction is DEFINETLY an issue, ANY time i get on it in 1st or 2nd.
so, im wondering what all you guys are using for tires, especially you swapped guys!
brand, style, size, list it all!
if you just bought them with the rims, that dont count.
how many miles you get out of a set would be good if you know that as well.
i get about 20-25k out of a set of the falkens.
TIA

[hellsyphon]

Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 are probably the most amazing tires I've ever had. They are grippy as hell dry or wet and I've never hydroplaned or lost traction with these all the way to the end of its treadlife. Treadlife is ok at best tho as I almost got ~40k out of them before I replaced them, but thats with a car with less than half your power. Theres a deal on em at tirerack right now and you might be able to get them for cheap. Only other tires I've had experience with are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's and they are damn fine tires. A little softer and more comfy than GSD3's with about the same treadlife, but nonetheless fine tires.

*edit* I've heard nothing but good reviews about those BFgoodrich g-force T/A KDW2s and their treadlife is supposed to be pretty good too.

This post has been edited by hellsyphon: Jul 10, 2006 - 3:29 PM