Winter, And Summer Tires.

[2000Si]

I didn't know what forum to put this in as it has only to do with tires, so I figured here is a good spot.

Winter - Performance Tires
Anyway, it's time that I get some tires suitable for driving in the snow/ice. The AVSES100s aren't rated for it, so I need to find some good winter tires with decent performance and outstanding traction.

So far I've looked at Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 w/ UNI-T, Blizzak LM-22s, and Pirelli W-210 snowsports.

The Pirelli's have the best all around traction, but the WS-50s have, by far, the best snow traction.

What are some of your opinions on these and any other tire you've had for winter driving?

Summer - Performance Tires
Now as for the summer tires. I have a set of 195/55r15 Yokohama AVS ES100s on here and I absolutely LOVE these tires. Best gripping summer performance tire I've ever bought. But at only 5 months old, the fronts are wearing quite rapidly, it doesn't help that I corner down offramps like there's no tomorrow with these, but when I went searching today I found yet another that I liked with better dry/wet traction.

BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2s

KDW2 Performance
Dry Traction 9.3
Wet Traction 8.7
Hydro Resistance 8.5
Snow Traction N/A
Cornering Stability 9.0
Steering Response 9.0
Ride Comfort 8.0
Noise Comfort 6.8
Tread Wear 7.8

vs

ES100 performance
Dry Traction 8.6
Wet Traction 7.8
Hydro Resistance 7.8
Snow Traction N/A
Cornering Stability 8.3
Steering Response 8.3
Ride Comfort 7.5
Noise Comfort 7.0
Tread Wear 6.6

The KDW2s are better in every way except Noise comfort, and I gotta tell you the ES100s are loud as shit at 72 on the highway.

In your opinion should I wait for KDW2s until after the car has some actual performance to it? (ie the SC, clutch/flywheel)

Again, what's the opinions upon these for those of you who've had the KDW2s? Or are there other tires I should be looking into?

[dubcac]

I don't look at ratings like that...I base my own opinions from driving on tires, and knowing people who have. I've had 2 sets of ES100s and loved them, but decided it was time to try a new tire...just to broaden my horizon. If I were you getting a summer tire, I'd get some Falken Azenis...I would have gotten them if they were made in the size I need.

[2000Si]

Yeah... you're right. I do keep hearing all these great things about Azenis, but I keep forgetting about them when I'm researching things.

I think I'm gonna wear these ES100s down to nothing and then try either the Azenis or KDW2s depending on my budget standings when I finally decide. Because when I do, I'm getting a rim/tire package at the same time.

[dubcac]

I'm going to be putting on some new tires very soon...I got the Dunlop SP Sport FM901...I'll let you know how they are.