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I am leaning towards a 205/55/16 vs 215/50/16 series tire just because there are so many more options. I live in Canada and do crazy highway driving (my 98 se has 160+k) so i need something that is decent in the snow. However "WET" perfromance is a must. And i would like a quiet tire as well. NE1 know about these Dunlops SP Sport FM901? Maybe i'll just go Kumho. They are only $69 at the rack as are the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712  
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Originally posted by TonyD:
I am leaning towards a 205/55/16 vs 215/50/16 series tire just because there are so many more options. I think that hsould be fine.
I live in Canada and do crazy highway driving (my 98 se has 160+k) so i need something that is decent in the snow. However "WET" perfromance is a must. And i would like a quiet tire as well.
Thanks for the help. I'd suggest Dunlop SP Sport 5000s. Excellent wet and snow traction. Not the quietest tire out there, but they have a nice agressive asymmetric design pattern. I have the 205/55 16"s myself.
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Thanks. that's the tire I was looking at too. Looks like good reviews as well.
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I spent much time weighing out Dunlop 5000s vs KDWS, and chose the 205/55-16 KDWS in the end. $50 rebate on a purchase from Tire Rack meant 4 new KDWS's for less than $400  . The KDWS's are nice, although they don't handle quite as well as the KDW's (but what could I expect?). They are really quiet compared to the KDW. -Kurt
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I would suggest trying the Nokian NRW. I bopught these tires this fall, and they are great in the snow. Not as good as a dedicated snow tire, but pretty close. NRW's are also tops in slush, I never had to slow way down like other cars did. In the rain they are the absolute best I ahve ever experianced. The NRW's are truely the best tire, by far, that I have ever had on a car. Check them out at Nokian.
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Dude, I don't don't know if its too late for this advice, but the Yokahama avids are relly good. I used a 205/60/16 HR for the winter (wanted the extra inch of ground clearence for the snow) and those bad boys pulled me when the under-carriage was scraping in the snow! Extremely quiet ride!! Very absorbing. Since I do a lot of miles, I was going to go 205/55/16 VR for the summer. I like my radio, and spend 85% of the time driving to/from work and the grocery store!
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EDIT:
I know need 215/45/17. I got new wheels coming in.
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215's..Pirelli P7000 SuperSport.....BEST all around tire....read the reviews and opinions.
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TOYO PROXE FZ4!!!!!!!!! sweet all season z-rated tire. Quite on the freeway unlike others. here is a picture of mine. FZ4\'s 225,45,zr-17
99 Green Contour SVT (still gotta find out the number) 17'' Millie Miglia Cello, 225/45/zr17 Toyo Proxes FZ4's, True Rev, Borla, Amber removed, BAT Struts Soon: PIAA 510 fog lamps
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Don't buy any of the tires pictured. They will be terrible in the snow.
Look at some Goodyear Eagles, all season ones like the HP, RSA etc.
Alternative: buy some snow tires along with "summer" tires.
Dan B.
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