I am definitely looking to get some new tires, but I am using up the tred on my stockies first. I was taking a serious look at the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season tires as their replacements. From the various comparion tests and customer reviews they seem like a solid tire.

Now in terms of size, when I go to get these tires I am going to change the rims at the same time. I want to keep them lightweight with some performance in mind, so no 18inch upgrade. What is good size to go with? I mean stock size is 17X7 with a +45 offest, so should I just stay with that size? Just want them to be lightweight and help in the handling department. As for rim choice that's a whole new thread topic, been looking for a year and still can't narrow it down.

 

If you want to keep the wheels simple... a 17x7 with a +40 and then maybe a 225/45/17 would push the wheels out a little bit and give you a little wider tire for a little more contact with the road. The larger you go, the heavier they are.

 

In terms of wheels, I'd go for something a little more flush than +40. Try and find something with an et35.

 

Since you are looking at all seasons, I cant say enough good about Avon Tech M550's. 100 a piece and one hell of a tire. I am now running Falken Ziex Ze912's and like them so far, but still not the same tire as the Avons. I will probably go back to the Avons on my next set.

 

i was looking at the Eagle F1 all seasons as well, however i was able to pick the F1 DS-G3 for a steal, so i got those instead.

yesterday it was dry over here, and i drove the car all over the place to break the tires in.. and today it rained lol, and OMG the car handles awesome.

i live here in cali, so all seasons are unncessary.

and if you really want MAX performance gain, do what i, and alot of others are doing...

go with a 17x8 with a +44-48 offset, and run 245/40 tires, .40% diff overstock.

handlin is amazing on a stock tC.

 

I would be running 245's on different rims, as that is a great choice, but 225 is max for STS class in autox

 

And there are 17"x8" wheels around that are lighter than stock wheels. And not just the multi-peice expensive wheels, there are a bunch of mono block aluminum wheels are under 20lbs.

 

5zigen fn01r-c

cheap and light... they even have a newer model.. not sure of the diff, but its called the "hot" fn