SSR Tires

[Discount Tire]

Tire manufactures sure don't make finding tire options for your SSR very easy, we probably don't have to tell you though. I took some time the past week to try to find some tire options for you guys and here's the limited information I found. The following is based off tire brands that we sell though Discount Tire Direct. If you would like us to check on a tire not listed here please PM us, contact the closest store to you or call us here at Discount Tire Direct at 1.888.459.4080. For pricing please visit Home - Discount Tire Direct. If you don't see a price for what you are looking for please call.

OE tire sizes and options (1):

255.45.19: Goodyear RS-A (about 28" tall x 10" wide)
295.40.20: Goodyear RS-A (about 29.3" tall x 11.6" wide)
Link for Picture and price when in stock/available:Goodyear RS-A's
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show please call for more info.

OE Tire alternatives for OE wheels (2) Tire sizes will effect speedometer reading. See Tire Size Calculator for help or ask your salesman for help. It is recommended that you have your vehicles computer updated with your new tire sizes for accuracy.

275.40.19: Michelin Pilot Super Sport (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
315.35.20: Michelin Pilot Super Sport (about 28.6" tall x 12.4" wide)
Link for Picture and price when in stock/available: Michelin Pilot Super Sport
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show, please call for more info.

275.40.19: Continental Extreme Contact DWS (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
315.35.20: Continental Extreme Contact DWS (about 28.6" tall x 12.4" wide)
Link for Picture and price when in stock/available: Continental Extreme Contact DWS
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show, please call for more info.

275.40.19: Pirelli PZero Asymetrico (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
315.35.20: Pirelli PZero Asymetrico (about 28.6" tall x 12.4" wide)
link for picture and price when in stock/available: Pirelli PZero Asimetrico
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show please call for more info.

275.40.19: Yokohama Advan Sport (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
315.35.20: Yokohama Advan Sport (about 28.6" tall x 12.4" wide)
link for picture and price when in stock/available: Yokohama Advan Sport
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show please call for more info.

255.50.19 General Grabber UHP(about 29" tall x 10" wide)
295.45.20 General Grabber UHP (30.45" tall x 11.6" wide)
link for picture and price when in stock/available:General Grabber UHP SSR sizes may not show, please call for details.

275.40.19: Pirelli PZero Asymetrico (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
295.40.20: Pirelli PZero Asymetrico (about 29.3" tall x 11.6" wide)
link for picture and price when in stock/available: Pirelli PZero Asimetrico
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show please call for more info.

275.40.19: Yokohama Advan Sport (about 27.7" tall x 10.8" wide)
295.40.20: Yokohama Advan Sport (about 29.3" tall x 11.6" wide)
link for picture and price when in stock/available: Yokohama Advan Sport
*note not all tire sizes made are indicated on this page. SSR size may not show please call for more info.

If you are running after market rims, in sizes other than stock, and would like tire suggestions please call our sales department. They will be happy to look up what is available to fit and we will do our best to find a matching front and rear set for you.

[TommyB]

Nitto Invo's here....

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=LAHINT&cs=255

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=LAHINT&cs=315

[Discount Tire]

Excellent! Thank you for the addition.

[Big Blue Ox]

Originally Posted by TommyB

I personally use these for the front.
Tire Details - Discount Tire Co.

And these for the rears.
Tire Details - Discount Tire Co.


I'm very pleased with them.

If you like those, try the KDW-2s. Even better overall.

[ssr3]

I upgraded my wheels with 20" all around from Discount Tires. My local dealer worked with me to keep the same "rake' rear to front as the 20" to 19". I now don't worry about finding a 19" tires. Thanks to Discount Tire.

[Tom Savini]

Originally Posted by ssr3

I upgraded my wheels with 20" all around from Discount Tires. My local dealer worked with me to keep the same "rake' rear to front as the 20" to 19". I now don't worry about finding a 19" tires. Thanks to Discount Tire.

Pictures brand and size would be nice. How do you like them ???

[Discount Tire]

Continental CrossContact UHP tire added. Via Flashback's suggestion. Thank you.

[hdflstf]

Dunlop SP9000
255/40ZR19
295/40ZR20

[Discount Tire]

Added SP9000 And BFG KDW. Thank you Tommy and hdflstf for your input

[SSR Mike]

Thanks for all the Info

[ssrmaddox]

OK, maybe I missed something....but, where are the Toyo's? I'm running them now and I got them thru my local Discount Tire......

[ssr3]

Ok here are the tires I am running on my SSR with 20s front and rear.
front - 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST
rear - 275/45/20 Road Hugger FRT with these the front end has a lighter feel or
for the same feel as orginal go with 285/50/20 on rear. I picked tire size over brand. These brands were in stock at the time I bought.

[Discount Tire]

Originally Posted by ssrmaddox

OK, maybe I missed something....but, where are the Toyo's? I'm running them now and I got them thru my local Discount Tire......

Our stores can order the Toyo brand for you. We don't mail order them so I don't have much information on them. What sizes and what tread are you running?

Originally Posted by ssr3

Ok here are the tires I am running on my SSR with 20s front and rear.
front - 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST
rear - 275/45/20 Road Hugger FRT with these the front end has a lighter feel or
for the same feel as orginal go with 285/50/20 on rear. I picked tire size over brand. These brands were in stock at the time I bought.

Awesome. Thank you for the addition.

[phillyfrank]

How did it work out by placing 20 's on the front? Is there any special adjustments to be made? Any difference in braking or steering ? Also why two different brands? Do you still have stock wheels? Thanks for info. i need tires now.

[Discount Tire]

phillyFrank,

We would be happy to help you with your tires. Hopefully someone will chime in who is running the 20's on the front with their experience.

[Mikeyram]

Any word on the 255.45.19 Goodyear RS-A's. Goodyear was supposed to make another batch end of June, beginning of July.

[Discount Tire]

I spoke with Goodyear today and according to them, they have the RS-A 255/45-19 scheduled for production next week. Their back orders will be filled first and everyone else should see stock in 30-45 days from now.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by Discount Tire

I spoke with Goodyear today and according to them, they have the RS-A 255/45-19 scheduled for production next week. Their back orders will be filled first and everyone else should see stock in 30-45 days from now.

I heard that exact same thing last month

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I heard that exact same thing last month

Deja Vu, WOW?

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[Discount Tire]

Don't shoot the messenger guys, I just relay what they tell me. Feel free to give them a call: (330) 796-2121 - Goodyear Corportate headquarters, Akron, OH

[Mikeyram]

Originally Posted by Discount Tire

Don't shoot the messenger guys, I just relay what they tell me. Feel free to give them a call: (330) 796-2121 - Goodyear Corportate headquarters, Akron, OH

Thanks for calling, hopefully they stay true to their word. Fingers crossed.

[Discount Tire]

I hope so too.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I heard that exact same thing last month

Originally Posted by Discount Tire

Don't shoot the messenger guys, I just relay what they tell me. Feel free to give them a call: (330) 796-2121 - Goodyear Corporate headquarters, Akron, OH

I didn't mean I heard the same thing from you....so I wasn't shooting you


Goodyear already spent a lot of time NOT putting the tires on the production schedule and then they have moved the production date more than twice when they finally decided that they were going to make them...oh, but wait, they only put the 19"s on the schedule.

In talking with them, I came to the understanding that they wouldn't make the tires until they had enough back ordered. In my opinion that is a really stupid way to do business...I've already gone to different tires because I couldn't get the GYs when I needed them as I'm sure many other have done as well......


Hopefully you will be able to supply us tires (from somewhere) for years to come....

[Discount Tire]

Downfall of the written vs. spoken word I guess, hope you didn't think I was snapping back at you either, I wasn't too worried about it. I feel like I do get repetitive with every manufacture from time to time.

Thanks to all of your help, it looks like we have a pretty good list of alternatives going here. It is unfortunate that Goodyear isn't producing this tire better, they have their reasons; unknown to me.

[USAFA59]

I had a Goodyear blow out Sunday at 75mph and 3800 miles on my SSR. Chevy as usual says no help. I am considering run flats. Good or bad idea?

USAFA59:

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by USAFA59

I had a Goodyear blow out Sunday at 75mph and 3800 miles on my SSR. Chevy as usual says no help. I am considering run flats. Good or bad idea?

USAFA59:

You won't find them in the OEM sizes...I don't know of anyone running them right now....but I could have just missed that.

[Mikeyram]

I ordered my 19" Goodyear RS-A's today!!!!!!!!! They finally have them in stock! I called Goodyear this morning to verify and they said they have them in the warehouses now. Then I called Discount Tire Direct to verify with them and they verified it also. So I ordered the 2 I desperately needed. If anyone needs these please call Brandon at Discount Tire Direct and get them shipped before they run out again!

[Discount Tire]

Great news! Thank you for your support and thanks for the post!

[Discount Tire]

Originally Posted by USAFA59

I had a Goodyear blow out Sunday at 75mph and 3800 miles on my SSR. Chevy as usual says no help. I am considering run flats. Good or bad idea?

USAFA59:

3800 miles and a blowout, bummer. I hate hearing about blowouts. I take it your ok and nothing major happend, thank goodness.

wow_fcrt is correct they will be hard to find in a size that will work for you. Run flats are great if you don't have a spare and you get a flat. You should be able to drive them on them a short distance to get you to a tire shop. There are a lot of misconceptions about them though. Yes you can drive on them when they are flat but not for very long and they are usually pretty pricey. They almost always still have to be replaced after they have been driven on flat. Run flats can however decrease chances and the severity of a blowout.

The fact is, a blowout can happen at any time for a number of reasons. The best thing to do it try to avoid them and follow your tire manufactures safety recommendations and warnings. Always maintain proper air pressure and have your car properly aligned. Make sure your tires are proper load rated for your vehicle and do not exceed the speed rated limit of your tires. See your tire manufactures web site for more specific safety details.

Another option for you, if you are unable to find a run flat that will work for you is to look at extra loaded tires. They have reinforced side walls and can also decrease your chance for a blowout.

[Oldsailor]

I ended up going with the BFG G Force tires. Had them installed the day before we found out the Goodyears were available. I have had them on for two weeks and have run them through the paces, even on wet pavement. Traction is great and so far I am very happy. Had them installed at Discount Tires and the service, as usual, was outstanding!!

Old Sailor

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