WHICH TIRES DO I BUY?

[Dynna Rodgers]

Hello everyone, this is my first time buying new tires for my 2015 Genesis Sedan and I have no idea which brand to get. I live in Chicago and it’s fall already and winter will be here before you know it. I drive a lot and long distances. WHATS THE BEST TIRE??? Please help, I’m at sams now trying to order! Thanks in advance
I know the size is 245/45R18

 

[Don88]

Hello everyone, this is my first time buying new tires for my 2015 Genesis Sedan and I have no idea which brand to get. I live in Chicago and it’s fall already and winter will be here before you know it. I drive a lot and long distances. WHATS THE BEST TIRE??? Please help, I’m at sams now trying to order! Thanks in advance
I know the size is 245/45R18

On my 2018 G80 Ultimate RWD running Michelin Primacy mxm 4, 245/45/R18 original equipment, almost 30,000 miles - no problems. Looking at the tires, thanks to your message, looks like the tires have plenty of skin to carry Annie and me on our 1,000 mile road trip down to Coalinga, CA and return to home next month.

 

[Dynna Rodgers]

On my 2018 G80 Ultimate RWD running Michelin Primacy mxm 4, 245/45/R18 original equipment, almost 30,000 miles - no problems. Looking at the tires, thanks to your message, looks like the tires have plenty of skin to carry Annie and me on our 1,000 mile road trip down to Coalinga, CA and return to home next month.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

On my 2018 G80 Ultimate RWD running Michelin Primacy mxm 4, 245/45/R18 original equipment, almost 30,000 miles - no problems. Looking at the tires, thanks to your message, looks like the tires have plenty of skin to carry Annie and me on our 1,000 mile road trip down to Coalinga, CA and return to home next month.

Does the 2017 G80 5.0 come with 18s from factory, or did you switch them over?

 

[Alfer]

Check the reviews at tirerack.com

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Does the 2017 G80 5.0 come with 18s from factory, or did you switch them over?

I meant to say 2018 G80. Are 18s factory size?

 

[EdP]

Hello everyone, this is my first time buying new tires for my 2015 Genesis Sedan and I have no idea which brand to get. I live in Chicago and it’s fall already and winter will be here before you know it. I drive a lot and long distances. WHATS THE BEST TIRE??? Please help, I’m at sams now trying to order! Thanks in advance
I know the size is 245/45R18

Chicago gets snow. When I was in CT I bought Nokian WRG3 for both my Sonata and Genesis. They have a true snow rating but are designed to run all year anyplace in North America. For my driving I thought they were best as they had a good ride and snow performance.

 

[Dynna Rodgers]

Chicago gets snow. When I was in CT I bought Nokian WRG3 for both my Sonata and Genesis. They have a true snow rating but are designed to run all year anyplace in North America. For my driving I thought they were best as they had a good ride and snow performance.

Thank you so much for this info.

 

[dareckibmw]

Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 are also good all season tires.

 

[Don88]

Does the 2017 G80 5.0 come with 18s from factory, or did you switch them over?

I've got a 2018 G80 Ultimate RWD 3.8 V6 and was talking about the tires, wheels that came with the car. Because it doesn't have the extra gears of AWD, it has plenty of gettie up go for me; more than I need.

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[Kraig Wilkinson]

Does the 2017 G80 5.0 come with 18s from factory, or did you switch them over?

I apologize I got mixed up.. Thanks

 

[tuanhuy0301]

I have Michelin Pliot Sport AS3+
Great ride and grip also very good. I have no experience with snow but I think tirerack rate it not bad compare to other tires

 

[glennk]

What are you looking for in a tire? How do you drive? What conditions do you plan to drive in? If you're in a cold climate, do you intend on getting winter tires?

 

[Dynna Rodgers]

What are you looking for in a tire? How do you drive? What conditions do you plan to drive in? If you're in a cold climate, do you intend on getting winter tires?

 

[laxdad21]

One word of caution. All-season tires are only 3 season tires in the northern states that get snowfall, and Chicago gets plenty of snow. I have a set of Vredestein Quatrac's on my wife's car from Tirerack, which give a really nice, smooth, and grippy drive in dry & rain conditions. However, even though they're 3-peak rated and have winter tire siping on the inside half of the tire, they're just not as good in the snow as the 3-peak rating would have you believe. Better than most all-seasons, but still not winter tires.

If you need to do a lot of driving in snowy conditions, you should really look into getting a dedicated set of winter tires, like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta's, and get a separate set of all-seasons for spring/summer/fall. One wreck due to loss of traction in the snow will be much more expensive than the extra cost for a dedicated set of winter tires.

 

[UseAsDirected]

All-season tires, 18" wheels : Vredestein Quatrac-5
Winter tires, 18" wheels: Michelin X-Ice
All-season tires, 19" wheels (I don't use winter tires for this size): Continental ProContact TX