Occasional track days but mostly (98%) daily fun driver. I have dedicated snows and have it narrowed down to these 4 options. Budget is about $100/tire. Below are all priced via TireRack

P Zero Nero
$99/each
$70MIR
$326 AR+shipping/install

Continental ExtremeContact DW
$104/tire
$416 + shipping/install
(these have an interesting feature with a D and W eteched into the tread to let you know when the tire is not longer good for dry or wet)

Yokohama S.Drive
$107/tire
$428

P Zero Nero GT
$140/tire
$556
$70 Rebate
$486 AR + shipping/install

 

I'd pick the Conti DW of that bunch. They're probably the best overall
performing tire of those 4, and have good ride and wear characteristics as well.
I have them on my MINI in 205/50/16 now.
I'm guessing you are running 205/45/17 based on the choices you listed.

 

For 215/45-17

Depending on your budget if you can stretch it a little-

Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
$114 each 280 treadwear
The taller than OEM tire diameter of 24.7" fits fine for OEM suspension.

The S-04 is a much better tire than those you listed for track days. It is a firmer riding tire and is very good handling for street use.

 

Thanks for the advice. Time to make some phone calls for local pricing.

 

The bridgestones also have a $70 rebate going on now, at least through tire rack. I was looking at those for a summer tire also. It's amazing how much price variation there is for these tires.

Have fun,
Mike

 

I went with Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions. TireRack had the cheapest price even after shipping costs compared to our local installers. Final price was about $500 shipped. Then take off $70 for the rebate and that should pay for most/all of the mounting.

 

Please let us know what you think.

Mike

 

Well i won't be back in the USA for another 5 weeks, but my dad will get them installed and be using them at a track (half) day.

 

I also went that same route and ordered a set of 215/45-17 S-04's last night. Deal too good to pass up, and needed to ditch the RFT's.

I'll post impressions after they are mounted this weekend.

Anyone interested in the stock 205/45-17 RFT's with only about 500 miles on them?

 

Bridgestone S04 is hard to beat for the price. For ride quality on the road, its reasonable as well. The break-away at the slip angle is very easy to modulate.