What tires would you recommend in 215/35/18?

[Mangudai]

I just bought this car a few days ago and want to replace all tires. At the moment the car has Ultra HPR Radials in 215/35/18. Im not sure if this is a tire quality or run of the mill but I want something that will be "pretty good" but wont break the bank. I live in South Florida so ive been looking at summer tires. On tirerack here is the one that looked attractive:

Kumho Ecsta SPT



Im trying to spend less than $135 per tire thought shipping only adds to the cost so if you have something close to that I can search locally.

[posdrift240]

Your local tire shop should be able to help you!!

[Mangudai]

Your right, but I'd like to hear what people on here what to say so I can atleast have an idea on what to look for.

[emersonLP]

I currently run the Kumho Ecsta SPTs, they are ok, not amazing. Best bang for the buck out right now is: BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW 2, they are very comparable to Michelin Pilot Sports, but for like $50 cheaper: about $130 each. They have a crazy looking tread pattern, you'll see what I mean.

Haven't run them yet, but buying myself a set pretty soon. All this advice is being passed second hand from my room mate who works at a tire shop. He knows his stuff too.

Also, look at Tirerack.com, you can compare tires side by side and see where they rate on road comfort, wet/dry grip, tread life, etc...

[bigOdom1]

falken azeni rt615
edge racing dot com has some good prices

[emersonLP]

Those Falken's were actually my second choice, I think they are very similar but have slightly less tread life iirc.

[300hp owen]

falken fk452 is a nice tire if you are not into super high performance competition and just want some good grip on the street that will last more than 15k miles. there is also some different modesl from federal tires that are a mainstay of this forum.

[Grenade180sx]

federals :)

the 595 is about $63( at retail) for 17's

an 18 should be closer to say $88(at retail) great tires decent tread wear and plenty of traction. option magazine rated them 1st against the bridgestone reo1-r for cornering ability an 2nd in wet and dry traction!


ill see if i can dig up the article

[nismocoupebc]

i think you should run a 225/35/18 they are like the same hight as the 215 but are wider better grip? and will fit the wheel better.

[vvtisupra]

i think you should run a 225/35/18 they are like the same hight as the 215 but are wider better grip? and will fit the wheel better.

Not the same height

[gotta240]

Fuck, i swear zilvia is now full of fucking retards.


What SIZE ARE YOUR RIMS? Post width and offset or go home. If you dont know what offset is, click search.

[upSLIDEdown]

Fuck, i swear zilvia is now full of fucking retards.


What SIZE ARE YOUR RIMS? Post width and offset or go home. If you dont know what offset is, click search.


Easy there killa. What does that matter? He's just asking for advice on a good tire that comes in the size he wants to run?

[Matej]

Haha I have those Kumho's because they're the cheapest tires in that size.

[Risu2112]

If you can't get GS-D3's in the tire size you want...



...



Pick a different tire size :)

[gotta240]

Easy there killa. What does that matter? He's just asking for advice on a good tire that comes in the size he wants to run?


TIRE SIZE is affected by RIM SIZE... Have you ever fit a 215/35/18 tire on a 10 inch wide wheel? What if he's running a 18x9.5 plus 0 offset with only rolled lips... GUESS WHAT? He cant run a wide ass tire then.

OR, what if he's running a 18x8 with a 30 offset? Then he can fit a different size tire without clearance issues in the rear.

SO

FITMENT HAS A HUGE ROLE IN TIRE CHOICE.

[Grenade180sx]

TIRE SIZE is affected by RIM SIZE... Have you ever fit a 215/35/18 tire on a 10 inch wide wheel? What if he's running a 18x9.5 plus 0 offset with only rolled lips... GUESS WHAT? He cant run a wide ass tire then.

OR, what if he's running a 18x8 with a 30 offset? Then he can fit a different size tire without clearance issues in the rear.

SO

FITMENT HAS A HUGE ROLE IN TIRE CHOICE.



tire god is in the building and he is taking names bitches!

[upSLIDEdown]

TIRE SIZE is affected by RIM SIZE... Have you ever fit a 215/35/18 tire on a 10 inch wide wheel? What if he's running a 18x9.5 plus 0 offset with only rolled lips... GUESS WHAT? He cant run a wide ass tire then.

OR, what if he's running a 18x8 with a 30 offset? Then he can fit a different size tire without clearance issues in the rear.


That's all fine and good. He didn't ask what size tire to run on the wheels. He obviously just bought the car, and is gonna replace the tires with the same size that's on it. Doesn't matter wtf kinda fitment he has, he didn't ask about that. He asked about a good tire that came in a certain size. He obviously knows what size he wants to run.

FITMENT HAS A HUGE ROLE IN TIRE CHOICE.

I know what role fitment plays in tire choice. I'm pretty sure I've been around that block a couple times. I think your caps lock button is on intermittent or something. Get that shit checked out, unless you were actually trying to yell at me, in which case, it wouldn't matter. Why? BECAUSE IT'S THE FUCKING INTERNET. :loco:

tire god is in the building and he is taking names bitches!

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6596/lollerskateslq2.gif

[SoloSilvia]

I got a brand new pair of Falken fk452's I can let go. PM SENT!

[gotta240]

Yes, caps locks are on because IM YELLING AT YOU!!! lol.

[Grenade180sx]

this is how gotta240 puts it down for you wheel offset kids

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x86/_vbabii/Owned.gif

[johngriff]

The new dunlop direzza. Maybe $10 more per tire than the federal. Just not a complete pile of crap.


edit:

225/40 is like $20 more per tire than you are looking to spend.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1

[Grenade180sx]

dunlop are alright.. not my cup of tea for traction.

[johngriff]

You really will, have to try a set.

Especially since these are about a month old in the US.

Been out in japan forever. Easily RE-01 Killers.

[Grenade180sx]

i ran the older direzza and i wasnt very impressed, the falken 615's i had felt better at the same psi

[Mangudai]

That's all fine and good. He didn't ask what size tire to run on the wheels. He obviously just bought the car, and is gonna replace the tires with the same size that's on it. Doesn't matter wtf kinda fitment he has, he didn't ask about that. He asked about a good tire that came in a certain size. He obviously knows what size he wants to run.



Right you are :) . Haven't decided what tires I want yet because the stupid power people turned off my power(paid weeks ago) thus no computer but I'll let you all know. Please, keep the suggestions coming.

[((sr)) kelly]

i have michelin pilot sports... i likes them lots!!

[upSLIDEdown]

Yes, caps locks are on because IM YELLING AT YOU!!! lol.
uh oh... I'm affeared.

this is how gotta240 puts it down for you wheel offset kids

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x86/_vbabii/Owned.gif
Yeah, cuz I don't know anything about wheel fitment, or offset, or tire sizes... Here's my rear fender.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5034/chrisflushnesscloseupcw8.jpg

The point is...
Right you are :)
Which was directed at...
That's all fine and good. He didn't ask what size tire to run on the wheels. He obviously just bought the car, and is gonna replace the tires with the same size that's on it. Doesn't matter wtf kinda fitment he has, he didn't ask about that. He asked about a good tire that came in a certain size. He obviously knows what size he wants to run.

So... .
stfu

You really will, have to try a set.

Especially since these are about a month old in the US.

Been out in japan forever. Easily RE-01 Killers.

^^^True story^^^ Awesome tires.

i ran the older direzza and i wasnt very impressed, the falken 615's i had felt better at the same psi

I ran those too. They're more of a budget tire. Still, not a bad tire. Stretch easily, since the sidewalls are single ply. Not very sticky, but they're not meant to be. The new ones, however, as Johngriff said, are RE-01 killers.

[0wn3r]

what's the point of having 18" wheels with such a small ass width? i don't get it. I friggin run 225's on my stock 16" wheels.

[upSLIDEdown]

what's the point of having 18" wheels with such a small ass width? i don't get it. I friggin run 225's on my stock 16" wheels.

wheel diameter has nothing to do with wheel width... :ugh:

I run 225s too, on my fronts.

[upSLIDEdown]

Yes, caps locks are on because IM YELLING AT YOU!!! lol.

RETORICAL QUESTION RETARD! lol

[Jus Skott]

I use BridgeStones in the front and use tires in the back. Simply reason. Nothing is going to last back there.
~skott 'slide, slide, slip n slide. thats what i about my ride'

[racerx83858]

Z1's are awsome!!! They perform very well in the dry, and are surprizingly good in the wet!

Gonna see how they do at the track this weekend.

[Mangudai]

Ive complied a small list of tires im going to call around and inquire about.

In 215/35/18

Federal 595
Fuzion ZRi
Falken fk452

[tougemaster]

Federal Federal!!!!!

[kuruptR]

215's suck for breaking in the front. get at least a 225/35/18 if you can find it. (falken fk452, or a better tire like toyo t1r)

[johngriff]

The thing I have noticed with the fusions, that really really turned me off was;

Overheating and greasing really fast.

The overall build of the tire/sidewall seems WAY larger than other tires. It really turned me off.

Then obviously the falkens over the federals.

www.citytireonline.com

They are a forum sponsor, great guys, get your tires for dirt.

[HS13KLS]

falken alzennis or whatever

[Grenade180sx]

falken alzennis or whatever


i love the alzennis.:keke:

[gotta240]

Please go with the falkens before your other two choices.

Still not great tires, but better than you other options.

And PLEASE get a wider tire.

[McRussellPants]

Fusions are plain gross
Federals are pretty ass too.
FK452s are nice.
T1Rs are pretty cool too.

35 sidewall is gonna wash out like a motherfucker from having 80 load rating.

[Yuri]

I've run Hankook Ventus and FK452's in that size.
They're both good but I prefer the FK452's.

[nismocoupebc]

why do i get nagative rep because i put my thoughts in

[yokotas13]

so what is a tire with a hella high load rating since im damn near riding on the sidewall

[UNISA JECS]

I run NANKANG Ultra Sport NS-II but in 225/35/18 and there decent tires for the price and happen to last pretty long IMO I do alot of driving.

[Mangudai]

I wouldn't mind running 225/35/18 but Im not sure how to tell if they would clear, dont know much about wheel/tire setups. I mean my car isnt slammed or anything..would posting a pic/offset help?

Heres a picture of the rear(has some toe in btw).. http://i28.tinypic.com/96evdy.jpg

[hitman]

hankook rs2s are good

[nismocoupebc]

dude you could run like a 225/40/18 even theres lots of room man

[HS13KLS]

same here i got neg rep becasue i said i liked falken tires..whatever..this whole forum..(not everyone) just a few people are just lame, im sure they are middle aged men with no lives that have nothing to do but search forums and bag on people. we all have common interest. 240s..drifting. so whats the point on baggin on everyone. seriously. i will never meet 1/100 of the people on here. but it just says a lot about people personality

[Mangudai]

I called the place I plan to get an alignment from. Under $125 per tire they recommended the Riken Raptor and Hankook Venus HR 714(?) . No one seems the have the fk 452 unless its online. I figure if neither of these arent bad tires I'll go with them. I just need something to hold me till summer. Thanks a lot for the help.

edit: nvm seems the Rikens suck.

[Grenade180sx]

u can always get alittle more outta tire by playing with tire pressures.

[Mangudai]

u can always get alittle more outta tire by playing with tire pressures.

Isn't that risky

[Leetheslacker]

im no tire expert but i ran that size in federals all around on my fc and i liked them a lot.

[Grenade180sx]

Isn't that risky

risky not really unless you go stupid with the pressures.

i have gotten a nexens to have sum amount of traction at 24psi hahaha

justt play it smart..

if federals were so horrible no one would buy them..seeing as nexens are the same price range and they are horrid.

[johngriff]

Comparing the federals against the nexens, its like top ramen vs cup of noodles. Cheap, tastes ok, won't fill you up, definitely not good for you.

[Grenade180sx]

Comparing the federals against the nexens, its like top ramen vs cup of noodles. Cheap, tastes ok, won't fill you up, definitely not good for you.


so good..


well you get the point.

for the price they are hard to beat.

[johngriff]

Yeah, for amature drift days.

But I wouldn't be comfortable with my little sister daily driving on federals on her car. So I sprung, more cash for Falkens, from citytireonline, and it wasn't that much more, and now I have peace of mind she is safe.

I wouldn't recommend them for daily.

[Grenade180sx]

why not if i may ask?

i know not everyone drifts here..

but these tires take the abuse very well and dont turn to mush once they get up in temps.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Falken azenis rt-615 ftw!!! If u can get them at a local shop!! Or the dunlop direzza! I paid 165 installed and balanced for my dunlop direzza's... Well i also have the hook up so might cost a bit more but it's worth it... they out grip my azenis

[gotta240]

rt615 is not a daily driver tire.... It would almost be safer to run a federal(ok, not really) with an amature driver behind the wheel of a dd.

[johngriff]

No I can appreciate the federals for being well layered on the contact patch, staying dry, and when stretched kind of progressive. When squared (lets say 205/50/16 on a 16x7), they are not very forgiving at the limit.

Also from my own "seat of my pants", I think the sidwalls feel a little soft, both driving, and actually feeling the un-mounted tire (in comparison to other unmounted tires such as the re-01, rt-615, dirrezza).

The wet braking is also sub-standard, which turned me off in terms of a daily tire.

So when choosing tires for my little sister, I was looking for good wet traction, predictable oversteer at the limit, and stiffer sidewalls for more driver feedback. Ended up with the falkons.

[Mangudai]

Some really great info in here. Guys, I went with Hankook Ventus Sport K104's in 215/35/18 $107 per. I felt confortable with them based on review and the fact I could get them locally. This thread makes me wish this forum was broken down into sub forums, I think a tire and wheel forum would be interesting.

Thanks again guys, I'll let you know what I think about them.