My '06 STS RWD N* 1SG needs new rubber. I have picked up on hearsay that these days it is wise to stay with factory equipped tires as the car is designed around them. I have the Michelin Pilots on it now and was hoping for something a bit stickier and perhaps softer on the ride. Not sure those 2 go together. Comments?
Tire recommendation
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DWS are best bang for buck. Won't like the curves as much due to soft sidewall but has great wet/snow performance and long tread life. If not in a snow area get the conti dw
Feel free to use the rear tire size on all 4 if you have staggered setup as well.
I have an 06 STS V8 with the staggered setup (18in wheels). Came with Michelin's from the factory. Replaced them with Pirelli PZeros this past summer. The Pirellis offer a much more compliant ride - i think you lose a bit of the tight cornering as a result. They seem stickier as well - not something I would use in snowy conditions, but seem to get the job done our Pacific NW rainy weather..
The Mich's I have on there now are Pilot HX MXM4.
I do not understand why the width is staggered. And I didn't realize you could go with one size or another (non-staggered). Why did Cadillac make them staggered? If I put the 50 profile size as on the back, on the front would they rub at all? BTW, I prefer good handling over comfort - why else own a 1SG???
My son is recommending BF Goodrich G-force Sport Comp2 because they are popular on Vette's. Anyone have experience with them? Both the Conti DWS and BF Goodrich are about the same price, less than the Mich's.
I do not understand why the width is staggered. And I didn't realize you could go with one size or another (non-staggered). Why did Cadillac make them staggered? If I put the 50 profile size as on the back, on the front would they rub at all? BTW, I prefer good handling over comfort - why else own a 1SG???
My son is recommending BF Goodrich G-force Sport Comp2 because they are popular on Vette's. Anyone have experience with them? Both the Conti DWS and BF Goodrich are about the same price, less than the Mich's.
255/45R18's don't rub on the front.
Experienced member engineers claim performance considerations led Cadillac to equip the higher trim level STS's with 17" & 18" staggered setups. Others say it was a marketing decision.
Either way, IMHO most of the Michelins are over-rated.
Experienced member engineers claim performance considerations led Cadillac to equip the higher trim level STS's with 17" & 18" staggered setups. Others say it was a marketing decision.
Either way, IMHO most of the Michelins are over-rated.
The only OEM tires I ever re-fitted were the Goodyear Eagle GA's on my '93 Buick Roadmaster Limited.
They really suited that beast and 3 sets (minus the spare) took it most of the way to the moon; 200,000 miles! I cheaped out after that when my local guy convinced me to mount Firestones. They were OK but by that time the car was getting geriatric. I gave it to Bart Starr's Rawhide and made more on the tax deduction than I ever would've otherwise. (Now, it's the receipted proceeds.)
They really suited that beast and 3 sets (minus the spare) took it most of the way to the moon; 200,000 miles! I cheaped out after that when my local guy convinced me to mount Firestones. They were OK but by that time the car was getting geriatric. I gave it to Bart Starr's Rawhide and made more on the tax deduction than I ever would've otherwise. (Now, it's the receipted proceeds.)
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