sport/performance tire recommendations

[e30slidewayz]

I'm about to install a set of filled and redrilled Style 5's that are 17x8 and 17x9. I've finally decided to run 215/40/17 front and 235/40/17 rear. I need a recommendation on what tires I should go with. I want something that is high performance in the dry and wet as well as a decent tread life. I also want to keep the road noise to a minimum. I've been looking at the BFG G-force, ADVAN AD08, S-Drives, etc... but can't decide due to reports of road noise, poor tread life, or lack of performance. I can't seem to find a good all-around tire to suite my needs. Anyone with experience have any suggestions?

[nrubenstein]

AD08s aren't the quietest, but they will absolutely kick the crap out of the other tires you've listed.

I don't particularly feel like looking up whatever other tires are candidates in those sizes, but I'd be happy to give an opinion if you do.

[e30slidewayz]

I'm finding other tires that I like better than the AD08's, like the Potenza RE-11, but they don't come in those sizes. How's the tread life on the advans? These are going on my spiritly driven daily.

[nrubenstein]

Treadlife is reasonable. It all depends on your perspective, though.

[e30slidewayz]

I'm switching from Falken RT615's... so that'd be my perspective lol

[e30slidewayz]

Now I'm highly considering the yokohama s-drives and the bfg g-force sport. Any thoughts on these or other comparable rubber?

[Wh33lhop]

I would not necessarily have my eyes set on a set tire size if I were you. RE-11s are amazing tires and I would definitely pick up a set if I wasn't set on the extra insanity of the RS3s.

Additionally, 215/45 is closer in rolling diameter to 235/40 than 215/40 is. Food for thought.

[e30slidewayz]

Yea, but it's slightly larger, def don't want a reverse rake... althought it is only a 2.75mm difference in height. Wonder if the 45 would rub up front though, I will be dropping it a good bit with the GE group buy spring with 450f/650r rates on adjustable konis. I'll check out the RE-11s. Damn all the decisions...

[e30slidewayz]

Checked out the RE-11s, looks like their treadwear rating is extremely low. I'd like them to last a while. Their utqg is only 180, the bfg's and the yokos are 340 and 300 respectively.