Thinking ahead to spring, if it ever arrives [peeks out window at snow falling], I would like to replace the wheels and tires on my '07 Speed3. I don't like the stock setup at all: too heavy (24.5lb each!), too narrow (7"), kind of ugly, and the tires aren't that great. I already have wheels picked out (TSW Nurburgring 18x8.5", +45ET, 19.5lb each), but I need tire advice.
I am looking for a 235/40/18 summer tire with better dry grip than the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE050s, decent wet traction, and decent treadlife. Noise/ride comfort aren't huge concerns since I mainly drive alone. This will be mostly daily-driving though I may attend an autocross or two in the Speed3 for fun this year. I had Dunlop Direzza D1 Star Specs on my N/A RX-7 and they were great tires with loads of grip and were pretty good in the rain. Another site I go to had high marks for the Nitto NT05. Any other tire suggestions, or wheel/tire setup suggestions?
