Best replacement tires for stock '09

[TheKindG]

Just brought home this '09 5door 'S, under 38,000 miles, in nice shape.

Of the first couple things, I'll need to purchase a set of tires - came with mixed set of 186/60/15.

More important criteria - freeway handling/stopping, less road noise, tracking/stability in crosswinds.

Has stock wheels - I've never bought aftermarket rims... do I need to?



( also needs stronger headlites & window tint - will visit those in other threads).

[severous01]

anything other than potenza's???

seriously...step to a 195 60 15

[33OH]

You can keep the stock wheels as long as you buy a 15" tire.

I recommend the Hankook H727's. Nice priced all-season performance tire.

As for handling vs. road noise, they usually counter-act each other. Generally, more handling = wider tire (195/55/15 or 205/50/15), and less road noise = skinnier tire (stick with the 185/60/15).

I'd say for what you are looking to do, I'd get a set of 185/60/15 Hankook H727.

The crosswind trait is a part of the car - a rear sway bar or a set of lowering springs will help correct it.