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Funny thing is the 2003 comes with the following sizes

185/55-15 (Front)
215/45-16 (Rear)
It seems hard to find a matching set of 4 with the fronts being 15 and the backs being 16. I'm looking more for a good life tire that is an all season, since we have a wet season here as well as warm summers. I really like Michelins, since they seem to have great grip, and long tire wear. What are your thoughts given this info? I don't need racing slicks, as this is the new daily commuter, but would like something that will grip the road.

Originally Posted by stovens

Funny thing is the 2003 comes with the following sizes

185/55-15 (Front)
215/45-16 (Rear)
It seems hard to find a matching set of 4 with the fronts being 15 and the backs being 16. I'm looking more for a good life tire that is an all season, since we have a wet season here as well as warm summers. I really like Michelins, since they seem to have great grip, and long tire wear. What are your thoughts given this info? I don't need racing slicks, as this is the new daily commuter, but would like something that will grip the road.

Ok......In the exact stock tire....there is very little choice...in fact I didnt come across any all seasons...just summer tires.
BUT>>>>>>>>>

if you change the tire size to the next best fit that will not interfear with anything you have tons of choice.
rear.....205/50/16
front....195/50/15

here is the list as follows in sets of 4 matching tires in order from best to worst for the money and quality.

Toyo Proxes 4 They have both front an rear matching, Both are all season with M+S rating(mud and snow) they both have V rating and both have UTQG of 300-AA-A

Toyo Extensa HP....front and rear, All season, both V rated and Both have UTQG of 360-A-A


Kumo Ecsta AST(KU25) both front and rear, Both H rated, both have UTQG 400-A-A

Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
205/50/16 & 195/50/15 both are all season with V speed rating and UTQG of 400-A-A meaning both tires will wear out the same and have identical traction and heat dispersment. They are also the most expensive.

General Exclaim UHP
have both front and rear matching with rear speed rating of W(168mph) and front rating of V(149mph).Very litle diffenece, and you will not feel the difference in handling unless you plan to travel that fast. Identical wear out and UTQG of 380-AA-A
will give you better traction than Michelin and will last just as long.