Front Tires

[72MachOne99GT]

Well beyond overdue to replace the fronts on the ‘13. Factory GoodYears made it to 19,000 miles.

I’ve seen lots of discussion in the search function for 275/285 series tires in the front to replace the 265s from the factory rubbers.

Car isn’t road-coursed, just need something that looks good and maintains factory levels of grip in the front.

285/35/19
275/35/19

Who runs these wider sizes, and recommendations?

Currently a good price on 285/35/19 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

After that I’ve heard the Firestone Indy 500s are a good tire for the money.

 

[SCGallo2]

Nitto NT555 G2 are available in those sizes. I run a 265/40R19 on my 2008, and I am very pleased with their performance on the street. They also pair well with NT555 RII drag radials on the rear.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

I'll bet those 19,000 miles were scary. Goodyears lol

 

[72MachOne99GT]

I'll bet those 19,000 miles were scary. Goodyears lol

Meh, the fronts never really bothered me or gave me pause. The last few hundred is a different story, they need to be gone now!

 

[4rd Toys]

I have the OE 19/20 wheel/rim setup on my 2012 and going to finally ditch my last set of supercar Goodyear tires too.
Except:
Front- 275/40R19
Rear - 295/35R20

-OR-

Front- 275/40R19
Rear - 305/35R20

Gonna try Bridgestone all-season performance tires

 

[railroad]

Yeah, my Goodyears made it to 3K miles. Scary crap.
Running 265/40X19 Toyo 888R
265/35X20 on the rear, love the tires.

 

[Norton]

Just about anything you put on will EXCEED factory levels of grip - those GYs sucked! I replaced all four of mine in the first year I owned the car, opting for stock size Michelin Pilot Super Sports. When those were spent, I went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires, upsized to 275/40R19 and 295/35R20, respectively. I have no regrets. This recent photo shows the stance, with stock height suspension.

 

[tomshep]

I am on G2s and very happy with them. I went 275 on front, stock profile. Ride was improved and it also gave a little more sidewall to protect from curb rash. To me, the tires fit the rims better than OEM.

Tom

 

[1 Alibi 2]

275/35-20 MPSS
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[72MachOne99GT]

Thanks, opted for a 275/40/19.

Not sure how much better the car will feel handling vs the stock goodyears up front as its on Nitto drag radials on the rear. A small improvements is better than nothing I suppose.

 

[GerryMX]

Nitto NT555 G2 are available in those sizes. I run a 265/40R19 on my 2008, and I am very pleased with their performance on the street. They also pair well with NT555 RII drag radials on the rear.

We found those sizes of NT555 G2 at 4Wheelonline. Recommended too by a friend mechanic here.