Tire recommendations.

[Genesiswonderer]

Okay, I'm sure this has been discussed here before, but I got my used 2015 3.8 sedan and it had pilot sport as3+ tires on it. I think they're fine, they're very grippy, but in a year or 2 when I need to get new tires, i want to go for something thats much softer and more comfortable, while still getting reasonable handling. What tires would y'all recommend for that. Would something like the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S work well?

 

[skipgen]

Okay, I'm sure this has been discussed here before, but I got my used 2015 3.8 sedan and it had pilot sport as3+ tires on it. I think they're fine, they're very grippy, but in a year or 2 when I need to get new tires, i want to go for something thats much softer and more comfortable, while still getting reasonable handling. What tires would y'all recommend for that. Would something like the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S work well?

I have these - no complaints.

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[Amgil]

Can’t go wrong with some good michelin/continental all seasons

 

[CeaselessHavel]

Currently have Pilot All Season 4s but I would agree, anything Michelin should be kosher.

 

[kakerlak]

I have these - no complaints.

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I've never had a set of Yokohamas (or Michelins or Toyos) I didn't like in my 25 years or so of driving. I've had Goodyears and Continentals that I've liked and ones that I've been disappointed with. I once bought a set of Falkens that I absolutely hated, despite being AA traction, made in Japan tires. I've had Kumhos that I liked okay, but didn't love.

None of these borderline useless anecdotes are Genesis-specific (still twiddling my thumbs, waiting on mine to ship), but I wouldn't think twice about going for a deal on Michelins, Toyos or Yokohamas.

 

[skipgen]

I've never had a set of Yokohamas (or Michelins or Toyos) I didn't like in my 25 years or so of driving. I've had Goodyears and Continentals that I've liked and ones that I've been disappointed with. I once bought a set of Falkens that I absolutely hated, despite being AA traction, made in Japan tires. I've had Kumhos that I liked okay, but didn't love.

None of these borderline useless anecdotes are Genesis-specific (still twiddling my thumbs, waiting on mine to ship), but I wouldn't think twice about going for a deal on Michelins, Toyos or Yokohamas.

I've had Yokohamas on various street & race cars for over 30yrs. They've always met my expectations. The ones currently on my car are wearing well. Plenty of tread left after 2 1/2+ years, even on the rear.

 

[mjourney]

Okay, I'm sure this has been discussed here before, but I got my used 2015 3.8 sedan and it had pilot sport as3+ tires on it. I think they're fine, they're very grippy, but in a year or 2 when I need to get new tires, i want to go for something thats much softer and more comfortable, while still getting reasonable handling. What tires would y'all recommend for that. Would something like the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S work well?

I bought Michelin CrossClimate tires that are quiet, ride great and grip fantastic in Florida’s rainy weather and are wearing like iron. Best tires I’ve ever bought on any car.

 

[StarPower]

I have had good results with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus. They grip well in the wet and dry (I haven't had much opportunity to drive them in snow). They're quiet and smooth, but can still handle well when I ask them to. From what I understand, the sidewalls are a bit softer than most ultra high performance all season tires, which gives them a softer ride.

 

[kakerlak]

I have had good results with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus. They grip well in the wet and dry (I haven't had much opportunity to drive them in snow). They're quiet and smooth, but can still handle well when I ask them to. From what I understand, the sidewalls are a bit softer than most ultra high performance all season tires, which gives them a softer ride.

I was always really fond of Continental everything, even down to those brown sidewall road bicycle tires back in the nineties. I had a set of PureContacts on my Camry, though that shredded themselves really quickly. Just kept seeing these BB-sized chunks tearing out of the tread, even on the rear tires to a degree.

Never had a set of tires do that on anything before or since, so maybe it was just a bad lot, but it's probably put me off that brand just the same. They weren't cheap.

 

[StarPower]

I think the specific tire model matters more than the brand. The OEM tires on the 5.0 Ultimate are Continental ProContact TX. Many online reviews mention sidewall blowouts with these tires, and I had a couple of blowouts from hitting small to moderate potholes before I replaced them. The DWS06 haven't had the same problem (at worst, a very deep and sharp pothole caused a small pinhole leak instead of a blowout). That's not to say that the ProContact TX are a bad tire; I just don't think they're designed for a heavy car with low profile tires like the Genesis.

If you want a bit more background, the ProContact TX were not the original OEM tire for the 5.0 Ultimate in 2015. They originally came with a Hankook tire. I don't remember the model, but it was a lot sportier/stiffer than the ProContact TX and probably a bit more than the DWS06. Hyundai replaced the Hankooks with the ProContact TX because they could develop flat spots that caused minor vibration until they were warmed up. Based on my experience with those tires, I think this car is designed for a tire with a stiffer/stronger sidewall.

Lastly, your experience might be different with the 3.8. If you have 18" wheels, the tires should feel softer and be less prone to sidewall damage that they would on the 19" wheels because there's more sidewall to absorb impacts. Your weight balance and suspension are also different than mine which can make a difference.

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[JimmyTrom]

I have a 2015 3.8 with Pirelli P7's. Tons of grip, quiet and so far O.K. in so,me snow we had around Christmas.
A lottle pricey but yp thre with the Michelins I was going to mount but were out of stock.

 

[2for1]

I have the P7's also. Great tire

 

[Suburbazine]

I've run the DWS06 for a couple of years, good tire, good wear, so-so puncture resistance.

I switched to a true cheapo tire on the rear and so far it's actually been doing very well. Prinx HiRACE HZ2 in 285/35R19. I will be replacing my fronts with them in 255/40R19 next. Excellent dry handling (better than DWS06), acceptable wet handling (not as good cornering as DWS06) and acceptable snow handling (as good as DWS06).

Yes I run wider and shorter than OEM tires to correct my speedometer. You might not be able to if your speedometer isn't already reading low by 7%.

 

[kakerlak]

So my 5.0 finally arrived. Looks like the dealer put a set of Goodyear Eagles on it, which is honestly better than the funky off-brand stuff that usually gets thrown on by a used car lot. I'll likely run these until they wear out and I guess I won't really have a proper opinion on them until I replace them with something else a few years from now and have an opportunity to compare.

My impression of the car is that it's very smooth and isolated, so much so that I'm not sure how much difference in "feel" a different set of tires would actually make. But you'll always find differences in places like off ramps you take every day, starting from a stop on a wet road, etc... situations where the limit of traction has changed for better or worse from the previous tires. I think that was the first thing I noticed about those Falkens I hated -- I unconsciously took an off ramp at the speed I did every day and those tires shrieked in protest, lol!

 

[dcrob95]

I've run the DWS06 for a couple of years, good tire, good wear, so-so puncture resistance.

I switched to a true cheapo tire on the rear and so far it's actually been doing very well. Prinx HiRACE HZ2 in 285/35R19. I will be replacing my fronts with them in 255/40R19 next. Excellent dry handling (better than DWS06), acceptable wet handling (not as good cornering as DWS06) and acceptable snow handling (as good as DWS06).

Yes I run wider and shorter than OEM tires to correct my speedometer. You might not be able to if your speedometer isn't already reading low by 7%.

I've been very happy with the DWS06 plus, they've seemed to least longer than the prior DWS06 version, but it's looking about time to replace at least the rears soon and I really should replace before any potential snowy weather in my area. The Prinx are about half the price and I'm seriously considering them based on your review.

 

[billybombill]

So my 5.0 finally arrived. Looks like the dealer put a set of Goodyear Eagles on it, which is honestly better than the funky off-brand stuff that usually gets thrown on by a used car lot. I'll likely run these until they wear out and I guess I won't really have a proper opinion on them until I replace them with something else a few years from now and have an opportunity to compare.

My impression of the car is that it's very smooth and isolated, so much so that I'm not sure how much difference in "feel" a different set of tires would actually make. But you'll always find differences in places like off ramps you take every day, starting from a stop on a wet road, etc... situations where the limit of traction has changed for better or worse from the previous tires. I think that was the first thing I noticed about those Falkens I hated -- I unconsciously took an off ramp at the speed I did every day and those tires shrieked in protest, lol!

Mine came with the Goodyear Eagle RS-A on it and they were quiet and comfortable, though I found they slipped a lot in the rain and snow was not great (I think RS-A2 or other models are improved though). I've moved on to the Bridgestone POTENZA RE980 AS+ and been happy with them, quiet and good treadwear so far, though more sport-oriented. Interesting with the 3.8's floaty suspension but also the tires being firmer and transmitting more road feel/texture than the Eagles did.