so i am pretty close to buying some rims here and i am still trying to decide on the best tires for them. They have told me about these all season dunlop tires that go for about 452 dollars for a set. I am back in the north for about 2months but don't know if i should wait 2 months before i purchase them/put them on my car or do it now. Will the snow and cold mess up my rims and tires if i buy them now. Here are the tires and rims tell me what you think

Enkei Performance L-SR Machined w/Black Accent

Dunlop SP Sport Signature (W&Y)

 

the only thing to worry about is road salt on the machined finish on the wheel. as long as you clean them regularly you will be fine

 

clean then how often? what will the salt do just wear down the finish? also are those tires fine for that type of rim?

 

Here you go. Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Excellent reviews and 540 treadwear.

 

So tell me something. What kind of tire is on this Acura with the Enkei Rims?

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How can it be possible to tell what kind of tire that is?

 

Im not asking what brand of tire. just wanna know if it will look similar to that if i get an all season sport tire vs a low profile tire. are all season tires similar looking?

 

I have the Dunlop Sport Signatures (245/35/20) on my G and really like them. Got about 15k on them w/ very little wear, I have little doubt they'll go 35k safely. They have great dry grip and good cornering performance, very good in the rain and I've had them in 4" snow and no problems. You'll immediately feel much more connected to the road w/ these tires if you're coming from 17" wheels/tires. I think you'd be happy w/ that choice, I know I'd buy them again without hesitation. They look good on the rims (if that's what you're asking) and have a decent wheel protection rib.

 

Those are exactly the tires i am looking to get with these rims. I am looking at 20inch rims. I want some quality tires that will last, good in the bad weather, drive well like you said and at the same time look good with the rims. Do u see a lot of tire or do they look like low profile tires. I like the low profile tire look a lot.

 

+1 on the continentals i got them and there great tires....

 

Please avoid the Kumho SPT. Had a set on my other car and if they ever get any uneven wear the tire will sound like a jet plane on a runway. It was so retarded loud I took them off.

 

what kind of mileage did u get out of them?

 

I mean i guess it comes down to this. I have found the rims and tires that i want. i just dont know if i should wait to put them on in January when i get out of the cold/snow or if i throw them on now ill be fine. any recommendations?

 

Those are my next tires... well, on stock 17" rims.

 

I just recently purchased my 20's and purchased Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 285/30 & 245/35. I really like them