Hey guys I'm gonna be buying some tires soon for the wifey's wheels & I want to know from anyone running 18's or up whats the best tire out there???


either size just looking for a good tire!
225/45/18 or 235/40/18

 

no input?

 

What car is this for (model, year, version)?

 

05 v6 accord sedan

 

The proper size tire for your car is 215/45-18. The sizes you mentioned are too big.

The best "bang for the buck" tire in 215/45-18 is the Kumho SPT. It's $114/tire at the Tire Rack, but it's on back order. $120/tire including free shipping at Discount Tire Direct. Very good dry traction, excellent wet traction, lasts a reasonably long time (25-40K miles).

You can get even better tires (like the Michelin Pilot Sport) but they will cost a LOT more.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The proper size tire for your car is 215/45-18. The sizes you mentioned are too big.

The best "bang for the buck" tire in 215/45-18 is the Kumho SPT. It's $114/tire at the Tire Rack, but it's on back order. $120/tire including free shipping at Discount Tire Direct. Very good dry traction, excellent wet traction, lasts a reasonably long time (25-40K miles).

You can get even better tires (like the Michelin Pilot Sport) but they will cost a LOT more.
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i'd like to go w/ a wider tire though? yeah we have michelins now 1 rotation going strong @ 48k

 

so is too fast better than too slow?

 

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There are a lot of downsides:

- They make your speedometer and odometer inaccurate

- They make your car accelerate slower in each gear (like getting taller gears)

- They might rub on the wheel wells

- They're usually more expensive

And there are no significant benefits.

If you're looking for more performance, concentrate on buying better tires, not wider tires.

If you really want better performance, get the Michelin Pilot Sport in 215/45-18 instead of the Kumho SPT. The Michelin is a significantly better tire, and the 215 Michelin will perform better than the SPT, even one in a wider size. However, there is one downside of the Pilot Sport. Or, rather, 311 downsides per tire.

Stick with the right size for your car. In 18", that's 215/45-18.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMJNKY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so is too fast better than too slow?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you don't want to make your car accelerate slower, get 215/45-18. If you want your car to accelerate slower, get bigger tires than that.

 

lol...word!

 

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There are a lot of downsides:

- They make your speedometer and odometer inaccurate

- They make your car accelerate slower in each gear (like getting taller gears)

- They might rub on the wheel wells

- They're usually more expensive

And there are no significant benefits.

If you're looking for more performance, concentrate on buying better tires, not wider tires.

If you really want better performance, get the Michelin Pilot Sport in 215/45-18 instead of the Kumho SPT. The Michelin is a significantly better tire, and the 215 Michelin will perform better than the SPT, even one in a wider size. However, there is one downside of the Pilot Sport. Or, rather, 311 downsides per tire.

Stick with the right size for your car. In 18", that's 215/45-18.

If you don't want to make your car accelerate slower, get 215/45-18. If you want your car to accelerate slower, get bigger tires than that.
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what do you think of 235/40/18 ????

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMJNKY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you think of 235/40/18 ????</TD></TR></TABLE>

They will probably rub. Even though they're about the same outer diameter as 215/45-18, they're wider, and that's likely to be a problem for rubbing. (Tires have a good chance of rubbing whenever they're wider than 20 mm more than stock, and/or when they're more than about 2 percent larger in diameter than stock.)

Stick with 215/45-18.

 

I agree with everything that nsxtasy mentioned! Seriously don't be like everybody around here lately and the wrong tire size! Get what is right!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They will probably rub. Even though they're about the same outer diameter as 215/45-18, they're wider, and that's likely to be a problem for rubbing. (Tires have a good chance of rubbing whenever they're wider than 20 mm more than stock, and/or when they're more than about 2 percent larger in diameter than stock.)

Stick with 215/45-18.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually its only a 1% diff. And I'm not droppin too much only 1.2 in front & 1.5 rear

 

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I know that. Did you read my post?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They will probably rub. Even though they're about the same outer diameter as 215/45-18, they're wider, and that's likely to be a problem for rubbing. (Tires have a good chance of rubbing whenever they're wider than 20 mm more than stock, and/or when they're more than about 2 percent larger in diameter than stock.)

Stick with 215/45-18.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you want to try them, go ahead. Just don't be surprised if they rub.

 

My buddy is running 225 on a rex minor rub no tire damage??? i think my accord has a bigger wheel well???? but i may just try them & see

 

Ok does anyone have the hook up on 215/45/18's I was quoted 180 a tire from any of the following michilen, Falken, & BF KDW

As for 225 40 18's I can get those for 420 a set?? Lmk ppl.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMJNKY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok does anyone have the hook up on 215/45/18's I was quoted 180 a tire from any of the following michilen, Falken, & BF KDW</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sounds like you really don't bother reading ANY posts here. Like, for example, this one:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">The best "bang for the buck" tire in 215/45-18 is the Kumho SPT</FONT>. It's $114/tire at the Tire Rack, but it's on back order. <FONT SIZE="4">$120/tire including free shipping at Discount Tire Direct.</FONT> Very good dry traction, excellent wet traction, lasts a reasonably long time (25-40K miles).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Their website is at www.discounttiredirect.com.

 

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Sounds like you really don't bother reading ANY posts here. Like, for example, this one:

Their website is at www.discounttiredirect.com.
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<FONT SIZE="8">i dont read......? you dont read I said michilen, BF or Falken! lol </FONT>

 

It's very clear you don't want advice and you already know what you want to buy. You want to buy brands that cost a lot or wear fast, and you're not interested in the best "bang for the buck". Go right ahead. It's not my money...

 

dont mean to seem ignorant, I'd just like to make the most educated buy, that's all....anyone use Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMJNKY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone use Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position???</TD></TR></TABLE>

The RE960AS is an all-season tire. All-season tires are designed for people who have to use the same tires in snow and bitter cold as they do in moderate to warm temperatures. If you often drive to Lake Tahoe to go skiing, the RE960AS might be a good choice. But if your tires are never going to see snow, like most folks in California, you're much better off with a summer tire, like the Kumho SPT (or the more expensive Michelin Pilot Sport or Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2). A good summer tire (like one of these) will give much better performance in moderate to warm temperatures than an all-season tire, on dry roads as well as in rain.

 

ok...thanx for the help, i think i can go on o make a decent decision on tire & size! NSXTASY