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MicaBlackMS6 · 05-12-2008, 10:05 PM

I know this may need to be in the Wheel/Tire section, but this is MS6 specific and I need to know asap. For the so-so Indiana winters, I am thinking of putting all seasons (no need for winters) on my second set of OEM rims. I tried searching, but I could not find what I was looking for. What brand/size all season tires are best for the stock rims (need to be decent in snow/low temps)? Thanks in advance for any help.

ITIongo · 05-12-2008, 10:50 PM

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I know this may need to be in the Wheel/Tire section, but this is MS6 specific and I need to know asap. For the so-so Indiana winters, I am thinking of putting all seasons (no need for winters) on my second set of OEM rims. I tried searching, but I could not find what I was looking for. What brand/size all season tires are best for the stock rims (need to be decent in snow/low temps)? Thanks in advance for any help.[/b]

i have the 225/40/18r kumho escta ast and it is excellent in snow and rain. it looks nice too. not good for racing though.

superskaterxes · 05-13-2008, 12:24 AM

pirelli p-zero neros M+S are kick ass all around. stock size. paid 104 shipped each.......

Awong124 · 05-13-2008, 12:27 AM

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pirelli p-zero neros M+S are kick ass all around. stock size. paid 104 shipped each.......[/b]

I second that! Those came stock with my car, 6s GT, and they have phenomenal grip for all season tires. They come in our OEM size too, because they are OEM for the 6s GT which uses the same size tires as the MS6.

zdard4oh · 05-13-2008, 05:01 PM

I have the Kuhmo's as well but mine are 225/45r/18 ecstas, I think they're spt (sport?). Haven't been in very cold weather with them yet since I got them in spring, but I live in VA so they won't ever get all that cold. I think they'll be fine though.

USAF 6S · 05-13-2008, 05:51 PM

Also look at the Continental Contiextremecontacts. I just got a pair last month. They are great in dry or wet. I haven't tried snow yet but they rate very well. Supposedly also last forever. I have not had good experience with the tread life of Kuhmos. My last pair lasted just over 15,000. But from my research it is pretty common for folks to run the extremecontacts to 40,000-50,000.

mdogg · 05-13-2008, 06:51 PM

If you have a 2nd set of wheels, I would say get dedicated winter tires on them.

MicaBlackMS6 · 05-13-2008, 07:28 PM

^^^^ yea, I was thinking of getting dedicated winter tires, but it really only snowed twice this winter, its the cold temps I am worried about. I also want non-snow traction, which is why I have been looking for all seasons. And thanks for all the replies so far, this is helping me a lot!

MicaBlackMS6 · 05-13-2008, 07:43 PM

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Also look at the Continental Contiextremecontacts. I just got a pair last month. They are great in dry or wet. I haven't tried snow yet but they rate very well. Supposedly also last forever. I have not had good experience with the tread life of Kuhmos. My last pair lasted just over 15,000. But from my research it is pretty common for folks to run the extremecontacts to 40,000-50,000.[/b]

Did you get the 225/45 size?

USAF 6S · 05-14-2008, 02:29 PM

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Did you get the 225/45 size?[/b]

Yes 225/45/18.

05-13-2008, 12:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
superskaterxes Mazda Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 3,353 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	pirelli p-zero neros M+S are kick ass all around. stock size. paid 104 shipped each....... __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT Black Mica #4126 GT3076R BITCHES ~ TXS BOV ~ Custom 3" MAF SRI w/ giant AEM filter ~ AP PROtune'd ~ MBC ~ Custom Side-to-Side FMIC w/Treadstone TR8 Core ~ CPE DP ~ DNP Mani w/Tial 38mm MV-S EWG VTA'd~ CPE BT TIP ~ TWM Stage 1 Short Shifter ~ CPE RMM ~ TTFMM ~ CPE RDM ~ BC CO's slammed ~ SPC BJ's ~ EBC Red's ~ Stoptech's ~ Technafit SS Lines ~ Autometer Boost & STRI EGT in Custom Built Vent Pod ~ 20% Tint ~ LED Tails ~ Denso ITV-24's ~ Xtra Shorty Antenna ~ Dashhawk ~ CPE Dual CBE ~ Custom Strut tower bar ~ Whiteline RSB ~ PnP'd IM ~ CDFP Internals ~ labonte meth kit ~ VC tapped OCC ~ 320WHP/385WTQ ~ 12.9 @ 107 1.8 60' ~ fastest stock turbo trap speed in the USA

05-13-2008, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
zdard4oh Learners License Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the Kuhmo's as well but mine are 225/45r/18 ecstas, I think they're spt (sport?). Haven't been in very cold weather with them yet since I got them in spring, but I live in VA so they won't ever get all that cold. I think they'll be fine though. __________________ --------------------------- -- 06 MS6 GT Liquid Platium, NAV, sunroof, two-tone leather - Sharkfin antenna - Clutch Mod - Ipod Audiolink

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USAF 6S Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Also look at the Continental Contiextremecontacts. I just got a pair last month. They are great in dry or wet. I haven't tried snow yet but they rate very well. Supposedly also last forever. I have not had good experience with the tread life of Kuhmos. My last pair lasted just over 15,000. But from my research it is pretty common for folks to run the extremecontacts to 40,000-50,000. __________________ 2006 DC 6S Sport MTX My Garage

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mdogg Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have a 2nd set of wheels, I would say get dedicated winter tires on them. __________________ L76-powered

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