I'm looking for some new tires to replace my current ones. Size will be the stock 245/45R17 to go on the stock 17x8 wheels. I'm looking around the price range of $100 a piece, cheaper is better but I also want quality. I need these for only 3 seasons as I have winter tires as well. They need to be good on pavement, wet and dry as well as have good hydroplaning resistance. The tires I have no suck in the rain which is basically why I am getting new ones. I have looked at Nitto Extreme Performance NT555 which look good, anything better than these for the price?

The sumitomo HTR Z3 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III) have really good traction and handling at a great price.

any other opinions?

I think Colin is going to be your best bet here. He knows tires, knows your budget and has a nice recommendation.

You can always go with a set of my PS2's for $1700+........... :)

Jazzer pimpin' the tire forum Guru

the ratings on those dont look that great compared to some others on tire rack.

Maybe not, so you may want to keep looking. Are the prices comparable to the other ones? Make a phone call to colin directly and talk to him about your options.

Jazzer

For the price they make sense tho. $100 a tire is very cheap. Im looking for replacements for my 245/45/17's too, and i expect to pay under $200 a tire. and still not expecting any miracles.

They are the highest level performance tire in that size at that price range. The next step up would be a hankook ventus R-S2 for about $20 more per tire.

i have had pretty good luck with the kumho ecsta spt. have lasted me about 25000 miles and still going. wet weather leaves alittle to be desired, but i dont mind. price is good at about $100