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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:20 PM
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Looking to get some new tires. What would be the best all around tire in a 255/40/19 and/or 255/35/19 size. Important factors would be ride comfort, value, looks, performance in that order. Thanks for your opinion.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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Looking to get some new tires. What would be the best all around tire in a 255/40/19 and/or 255/35/19 size. Important factors would be ride comfort, value, looks, performance in that order. Thanks for your opinion.


There is excellent information on tirerack.com
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Looking to get some new tires. What would be the best all around tire in a 255/40/19 and/or 255/35/19 size. Important factors would be ride comfort, value, looks, performance in that order. Thanks for your opinion.
I don't know about comfort running 19s lol but if you need some snow performance then conti DWS for sure! However, if snow performance isn't needed then Michelin pilot AS3s are the best ultra high performance all season tires out there hands down. I like DWS because of winter capabalities but other than that pilot AS3s are just by far superior in terms handling, performance and looks if you will! lol
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MBSebas87
I don't know about comfort running 19s lol but if you need some snow performance then conti DWS for sure! However, if snow performance isn't needed then Michelin pilot AS3s are the best ultra high performance all season tires out there hands down. I like DWS because of winter capabalities but other than that pilot AS3s are just by far superior in terms handling, performance and looks if you will! lol
As far as all-seasons go couldn't have said it better my self. If the OP lives in FL,AZ,CA and don't need AS the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the best performance summer tire.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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Looking to get some new tires. What would be the best all around tire in a 255/40/19 and/or 255/35/19 size. Important factors would be ride comfort, value, looks, performance in that order. Thanks for your opinion.
I have these on my 2005 E500 and love them for the same reasons as your priorities. Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season w rated
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MBSebas87
I don't know about comfort running 19s lol but if you need some snow performance then conti DWS for sure! However, if snow performance isn't needed then Michelin pilot AS3s are the best ultra high performance all season tires out there hands down. I like DWS because of winter capabalities but other than that pilot AS3s are just by far superior in terms handling, performance and looks if you will! lol
Those would be my choices too. I had the Michelin AS2s on my previous car and loved the ride.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Agree with all the Conti and Michelin recommendations

Originally Posted by rediesel
As far as all-seasons go couldn't have said it better my self. If the OP lives in FL,AZ,CA and don't need AS the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the best performance summer tire.


The Michelins are best in class according to Tire Rack, Car & Driver, and Consumer Reports testing. However, if ride comfort and cost are important, those sources indicate that the Continental DW or DWS have a little better ride comfort (with a degradation in handling as compared to the Michelins), typically cost about 35% less than the Michelins and are a "best buy". I've had both and the Michelin's performance is worth the extra cost for me.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks for all of the replies. Sounds like the michelins, goodyears, and contis will be my best bet.
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