Tire suggestions anyone?

[jeffn]

I'm downsizing from 18 Miglias to 17x8.5 ATP's (can't take the 35 series ride in NY) and need size and Tire recommendations for a 97 M3/4A. Hate to give up any gription that my Pilot Sports now offer almost as much as I hate paying for new Pilots...Anyone? Thanks!

[Mode]

What do you want to spend? What weather will you be driving in (i.e. used in the winters up there?)?

[jeffn]

Yeah, unfortunately in the snow for a year or 2 more but I have blizzaks for that. Up to 225/tire sounds doable. Pilots are the best I 've ever driven and the WORST ever in the snow. Any benefit to goiung back to staggared sizes or go with 40's a ll around? Thanks
JN

[Mode]

Well. . .i am running staggered. That is my preference - and should be yours too (F225/R245)! Seriously, though, if I were to buy tires, I'd go Bridgestones. Pretty good across the board - RE730 for a good pricepoint/performance, S-O2 for the best all-out grip.

[jeffn]

Thanks, like to keep as much $$ in the usa maybe goodyears. BS's on my wifes SVX are great though...staggered I'll be.:p