New tire advice

[Zevox]

I made one of these a month ago or so but I've changed my mind about getting wheels and just want to run my stock Brembo wheels for a bit longer. So I need advice on the best 275/40r19 to run. Price matters of course but I don't mind paying extra for the good stuff since I'm not shelling out for wheels, too.

So far my options are Hankook V12's, Continental DW's, and I think Falken makes a 275/40r19. I'm open to other options I just really want that size. My car only races in a straight line so that's where I need my grip. Tired of losing to people because I blow my tires off, lol. :bash:

 

[Ron Mexico]

How much more are the Contis over the Hankooks? I've had both and much prefer the former.

 

[burke985]

Pilot SS are out if you want the front and rear diameter to match. I have 19x8.5 on front and 19x9.5 on rear and so far for a decent tire that is not crazy expensive the Conti DW is probably what I'm going to get. I have 275/40 19's on the rear and 245/45 19's on the front. Michelin seems to make every size aside from the front 245/45 and I want the tires to be the same height. So ill probably go with the Conti DW's . I also want an 186+ rated tire so that makes the options even more limited for 19"rims

 

[Zevox]

How much more are the Contis over the Hankooks? I've had both and much prefer the former.

On Discount Tire Direct they are
Hankook V12- $208
Falken FK453- $218
BFG Sport Comp 2- $231
Continental DW- $246

That's per tire obviously. So for the extra money is the DW worth it?

 

[Ron Mexico]

On Discount Tire Direct they are
Hankook V12- $208
Falken FK453- $218
BFG Sport Comp 2- $231
Continental DW- $246

That's per tire obviously. So for the extra money is the DW worth it?

Extra $150 for the Conti's? I'd definitely say they're worth the extra $150. I'll buy them again when I wear out my rear nitto's (staggered). Hankooks felt greasy in comparison.