Silent_Screamer

Time for new tires on my '08 wrx. Car is still stock, original tire size 205/50R17s. The original Bridgestone Potenza RE92A seemed a bit noisy but were satisfying performance wise.

I live in California and prefer keep the same tires on year round. M+S is a must as I do make frequent trips to the mountains in winter. Browsing tirerack, sears and a few other websites I've got 3 contenders for replacements:

Bridgestone Potenza G019

Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S

Yokohama AVID ENVigor

Input from anyone who has these tires would be appreciated, and suggestions of other options are welcome too. Thanks!

04GG

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I would take the RE960 over the G109 (prices should be similar), but I am a fan of Bridgestones for sure. Of the many tires I've driven on, they have consistently been the best for the money. Are you looking for something high mileage and/or snow capable? Those tires seem pretty conservative for a WRX. I don't consider the RE92 a great tire.

Silent_Screamer

It's my daily driver as well as my weekend car. The stock tires were alright performance wise, but a bit noisey. I'll be putting 23,000 miles on annually with just my daily commute so I'm avoiding going high-end on tires.

slugrx

iTrader: (12)

as far as all seasons go, i had kuhmo asx, and i was pleased with them, got good mileage out of them, and were a pretty decent handling tire

04GG

iTrader: (33)

I'd go with the G019 then. I checked and it looks like the 960 isn't available in that size. I've run RE92s on two cars and they were OK, but probably wouldn't get them again.

Silent_Screamer

Thanks for the suggestions!