New Tires for Stock 17" SE Rims

[Lee Bob]

Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I have been on this forum, but I need your assistance.

I need new tires for my '07 SE Camry. Are there any particular tires that you recommend? Make, model and sizing?

Thanks in advance.

[jcotero]

I have the toyo on my se and so far have liked them. Not too much road noise and decent grip when needed. I live in Southern California so you might need different tires if you have to deal with snow or more rain. For me they have worked well in rainy conditions. As far as sizing I would stay with the stock size because if you change the size than you are going to mess with your odometer not reading your correct speed and milage.

[1956kiteboarder]

I like the Michelin primacy mxv4, it is H rated though, but it rides nice in stock size 215/55/17
good compromise of performance and durability.

[workerant]

I went with the goodyear and so far it ride very well.. a bit noisy though.

Here is my thread about it GoodYear or Yokohama?

[SE_2007]

Originally Posted by 1956kiteboarder

I like the Michelin primacy mxv4, it is H rated though, but it rides nice in stock size 215/55/17
good compromise of performance and durability.

I'm in the same boat. I can guaranty you'll love these tires or your money back. One of the best tire manufactures out there period.

[Yazovets]

I put on Toyo Versado LX tires on my 17" SE rims. They are such a tremendous step up from the Michelins that my car came with!

The Toyo tires offer much higher grip (especially in wet) and they are quieter, too. I would HIGHLY recommend these tires as a replacement for the Michelins.

[thrawnis]

There are a bunch of threads about tires, you might want to try a search. My personal preference lately has been the Falken brand because they seem to have great performance and decent longevity. They are a bit noisy compared to the stock Toyos though.

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by Yazovets

I put on Toyo Versado LX tires on my 17" SE rims. They are such a tremendous step up from the Michelins that my car came with!

The Toyo tires offer much higher grip (especially in wet) and they are quieter, too. I would HIGHLY recommend these tires as a replacement for the Michelins.

You beat me to it!

We got the toyo versado's when they first came out! they weren't even advertised on the toyo website at the time.

They definitely are quieter than the stock michelins, and i've noticed they have alot more grip when its wet out, the stock michelins would spin so easy.
I think the tires are advertised as a "luxury touring" tire so that might be why its nice and quiet

[V6 LVR]

After doing some research it came down to the Michelin Primacy and the Bridgestone Serenity for me. My main criteria were good ride, low noise and good wet weather handling. In the end I picked the Serenity since it had a AA traction rating and good 50K mile wear warranty. Well, after 5K miles I can say it has met my expectations, especially in the rain, high standing water etc, rock solid! It was slightly more $ than the Primacy but no regrets!

[jaysi09]

with my parents SE we went with Falken Ziex 512. the tires grip pretty good and handle decent on rain compared to stock. also we went with 225/50/17s.

[Lee Bob]

Thanks for the responses so far. In doing some research the Toyos really piqued my interest. Seeing that a couple of fellow Ontarians recommend them they are now at the top of the list. The Bridgestone Serenitys and Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge also looked to fit the bill. I am looking for a tire that offers superior traction (especially in wet) and quietter ride.