DBR35 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 2012 Ford Fusion Sport FWD, 50k miles - still driving OEM Goodyear RS-As, 225/45R18Would like to upgrade my tires, and read good things about the following - looking for any/all input. Not looking for a racing tire here, just something with good handling & decent winter performance (live in NJ). Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season (~$150/tire) - ranked #3 on TireRack survey of UHP A/S tires, but I don't like my RS-As...Cooper Zeon RS3-A (~$150/tire) - good reviews where I could find them on the net, though tough given they're not sold on TireRack. I've had Coopers on my '05 Escape in the past, and was satisfied. Seems like a 'bang-for-your-buck' contender. Continental ExtremeContact DWS (~$175/tire) - ranked #1 on TireRack survey of UHP A/S tires, seems to be a very good A/S tire for winter, but lacks the comfort ratings of the GY Eagle Sports (according to TireRack results). Also pricier. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (H/V) - (~$175/tire) - technically a HP tire it seems, a bit pricier but very strong reviews, the W/Y speed rated models ranked low on TR survey results of UHP tires, including poor winter performanceBridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position (~$155/tire) - low TireRack ranking & poor winter performance, but others on fusion forums have high praises. TireRack Survey rankings:UHP tireshttp://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHPAS&width=225%2F&ratio=45&diameter=18&tireSearch=true&filter=yHP tireshttp://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=HPAS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon50iowa Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Have you considered two dedicated sets of tires? Living in the rust belt myself, it seems to make sense in terms of performance for both Winter and Summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozz Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 You're not going to get good handling and good winter performance in the same tire,unless you pay dearly. Get seperate winter tires as mentioned. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 At those prices I would go with the Michelins. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetty Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I agree with the two different sets. I have a set of 16" steel wheels for winter with some Cooper Weathermaster ST-2's. They're pretty awesome and all in was about 600-700 if I remember right. I've had great luck with Coopers so when my stock tires wear out I'll most likely go for the Zenon RS3-S for summer. The local tire shop I deal with usually gives me a really good price on Coopers, unless they reccomend or get me a good deal on a different preformance summer tire. The way I see it, you can get a tire that's ok at everything but not good at anything. If you get two seperate tires you can have an excellent tire for winter and summer. Sure the cost is a bit much up front but when you look at it, your tires will last twice as long since your running two sets year round. Plus you can seve with your winter set of you get 16's. The only problem with 16" wheels is of your planning on picking up a big brake kit they won't fit, in that case go for 17's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOval2010 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I went with the DSW's and they perform well. Very good snow/ice traction with no loss in dry traction that I've noticed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSport Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I recently replaced my Cooper CS4 Touring with the Toyo Proxes 4 Plus at $159 each. Much better handling than the CS4, but they have a different purpose too. Not sure about winter driving although it got me through what little we had here back in February without issue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkmach1 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I just bought a 2010 Ford Fusion Sport with Continental ExtremeContact DWS on it. I usually buy BFG or Cooper but these tires seem to work well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03reptile Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I have a 2010, 6 speed, 2.5. I have the Continental DWS's on it. They've been on for almost two years now and are an outstanding tire. They are very good in wet and dry conditions, quiet, and have done well in the Md. snowy winters. They are getting close to the wear bars now and I will definitely be going with them again. For the money, they are the best all season tire on the market. I also have them on the wife's BMW 535I and they perform equally well. Buy them and you'll never regret it!! P.S.: Just an up-date. Bought the newer version of the old DWS tire, Continental DWS-06, which replaces the older DWS's. Tread pattern is a little different, but it performs just as well as my original DWS's. These tires are perfect for our cars. Edited August 2, 2015 by 03reptile 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkDrivr Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I purchased a set of Cooper ZeonRS3-A's ($110) on my ride a few weeks ago from Uniroyal GTZ All-Season. So far, I really like the quiet ride, road grip, and handling rolling up and down the highways. I've been impressed with how they've performed in rainy weather with solid feel and traction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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