Marika Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 List your tires here, include their full name, size etc., as well as your reasons for using this particular tire. You can also brag about your rims here too and include a SMALL image of them if you can. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 You had to know I'd be one of the first to respond. Michelin Pilot XGT H4, size 225/60/16. I'm on my second set. No comparison with other tires -- ride is glass smooth and performance is very good. I would recommend any Michelin tire, but I've had particularly great experience with the Michelin Pilots that I'll probably purcahse them yet again when these wear out. I had about 40k on the previous set when I replaced them prematurely due to one getting a puncture in the sidewall. I already have 25-30k on these, and expect at least another 25k out of them before I'm ready for the third set. Wheels are OE chrome 9-spokes, available on 96/97 SLS models. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupillac Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Michelin X-Ones, size 225/60/16. Great tires, excellent in the performance area and extremely good for the bad weather. Only problem is that I picked these tires up last year because I thought I was going to drive my Caddy in the winter again, but decided not too. I might pick up some Yokohama's if I have the cash to spare. Rims are American Racing Alloys, they look pretty good on the Caddy but I'm looking to update to some 18's. "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Wow I love the XGT H4s and the X Ones, great tires! I had both on my 91 Seville! I only wish they made a white wall tire that was higher performing than the Symetry for my Deville! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentham Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 225-60-16 Falken Ziex Being my first car, I can't really compare them to anything, but they seem to do the job! as for rims - CTS polished alloys - I love 'em.. calipers will be painted soon - maybe this weekend! -Eric Eric 93 Cad Seville 100K 95 Chev Blazer 143K [garaged summers] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Bridgestone Turanza p22560r16 on a 200STS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Michelin XW4.... because they came with the car. No complaints (maybe because I don't know any better ) 82K on them and miles to go before they sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacseville Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Kumho Ecsta 711 225/45/R17 pretty rough riding, but great handling hahaha, that's probably not the kind of tire/ useful info you were searching for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlicdude Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Bridgestone Potenza RE950. Have only had them for 500 miles, but they are quiet and have improved the handeling. I'm of the opinion that ANYTHING is better than the Goodyears that came with the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc6t Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Michelin Pilot XGT HR P235/60/R16. No vibrations at all (tested up to 100mph only), ride is glass smooth, minimal weights needed for balancing and very quiet on the road. My car came with the ZR option and Badyear LS. They were at about 10% tread left and severely pancaking, noisy and very eratic, loud, and somewhat dangerous. My car's suspension was all over the place with creaking, noises and other weird characteristics. The michelins have improved handling dramatically, there are no more suspension creeks, wet weather handling is supurb - especially in corners. The only downside is that the HR harder compound is not as sticky for dry weather cornering or off the line acceleration. Don't get me wrong, cornering is still good and burnouts are mitigated by the traction control - but I definitely feel the difference between an HR and ZR tire in the dry. For the money, Michelin is the way to go in my books. If they made the Pilot A/S ZR in my size I would have probably gone for it.... One last thing - my tire guy told me that Michelin is their brand of choice for any car with sensitive steering/suspension or any picky drivers (like me) because they are so predictably high quality. Tom R. 1998 Cadillac STS with 102K Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hall Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Pep Boys - Cornel 535 205/75/R14 What I like about these tires: 1. The price was only $25/tire which included balancing 2. Smooth Riding 3. Excelent fuel economy 4. Handles well in rain due to narrow footprint 5. Very quiet 6. Good handling but probably due more to touring suspension I transfered to my car from a newer STS. Negatives: Doesn't look cool Rims: Old School Cadillac wire hubcaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK 99STS Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Michelin Piolots XGT Z4 255/50/16. Fantastic performance and handling. MARK 99STS TURBOCHARGED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 I have replaced a set of vogue with Yokohama Avid. Customer rating gor Yokohama was great, but i would rate them below average. Besides, one of tires apperead to be out of round The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Michelin Pilots,XGT Z-4's. 255/50x16. I did it before, and I'll do it again.. '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYES Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 I would go with the Pilots! Goodyears are garbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Michelin's in the front w/white wall preform O.K. Vogues in the back---LOOK FANTASTIC. Parents got Khumos on both their cars (3series and mustang) and for a performance to reg car they have to be the best tire out there for the money. I wouldnt say they would be that great on a caddy, cept an STS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulque Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 I have got Vogues on my Caddy with Chrome factory rims. I wouldnt dream of putting anything else, they made a HUGE visual difference in my car compared to plain tires. Granted, I dont drive at 130 mph anyway. Needless to say, Im thinking of upgrading to 17" DTS chromes w/ vogues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Bone stock 235-55-17 Goodyears. I have started a serach for tires but it appears to be slim pickings for tires of this size. And when you find em ..... ouch. But the gal is worth it ... when the time comes. Still plenty of tread left in the ones I have. Jim White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite98 Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 My 18inch Lexani Krystals make sure everyone notices my car. Not that people didn't stare at it already. Andrew Morris Dallas, Texas 1998 Black Eldorado: full custom Borla exhaust Custom intake 1500 watt Hifonics amp 3 12inch Boston Acoustic G2 subwoofers I-pod integrated 18 inch Lexani Krystals with Z-rated tires E&G classics Billet grill BMW E36 Angel Eye Headlights Ported SS heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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