My '99 TL needs new tires for the stock rims. I do not want to put MXV4's on again. I'm looking for better grip and I believe this will also improve the braking response. I am very frustrated trying to find the right tire. I need to stay with all an all-season and I am OK stepping up to 215/55 or 225/60. I have searched the Tire Rack site from end to end and have not found THE tire for my TL. I have the Pirelli P7000 SuperSport , Bridgestone RE730, Yokohama Avid V4 and AVS db on my short list.

If anyone has a recommendation based on your experience I will appreciate it greatly?
Thanks,
MikeK. Louisville, KY

 

I've had the Pirelli P7000 SS for almost 30,000 miles now and I am very happy with them. They stick really good on dry roads and I haven't hydroplaned yet during the rainy season.

 

Well, the best summer tire you can buy is the Potenza S-03(quoth tirerack.com). They are extremely quiet(quiter than the stocks on all road surfaces) and are amazingly good handlers. Just read the owner reviews on the S-03's in tirerack. What I do is, I put crappy all seasonals on in winter. I really don't care about winter driving performance. Then when spring comes it's like Christmas come again when I get the S-03's on. This is my favorite route because you just cannot come close to the performance of soft and sticky summer tires with all seasonals.

And BTW, I'd estimate my braking distances from 60-0 have increased by a good 5-10 feet...and probably .2-.4 on the 1/4 mile. Very pleased.

 

I like the 730's. They're sticky, good water tire, and good treadwear.

 

Dunlop's Sport A2's are great. In the 225/55R16 size, they are the widest tire you can get on the stock rims and are amazingly quiet. The outside tread rings are agressive for good wet/snow traction. Are built with spiral overlay for great performance and safety.

 

You should go to Tires.com They are having a good sale. My friend with a 98 3.0 CL just got some there.... go to the direct dicount part.

 

Uhhh, no. Tires make the biggest difference in handling and feel on your car that you can make and make significant differences in road noise, acceleration, and deceleration. Buying cheap tires for a nice/fast car is senseless and stupid.

 

I just ordered these from TireRack for $450/set (including shipping)

Bridgestone Potenza RE950 - Size 225/55HR16

 

Those are probably the best all-seasonal's you can buy, a friend of mine has them. They rock :thumbup:

 

Best tires you can buy in my opinion are continental sport contacts, they are expensive, but they do stick! Another good choice would be yokohama AVS, those are really nice tires too. I had Pirellli P7000 on my last car, they are nice tires too, but not as good as the sport contacts