I have the SS/SC and Im going to be buying aftermarket rims and tires. Im going to be buying the same size tires that are on the stock 18s. What kinda tires would you guys reccomend? Z rated of course.

well you can go up in size safely to 225 from 215 to the tires that are on the srt-4, i think they are BFgoodrich? but im going to go with them when its time

I agree. The BF's are awsome. I have them on my vette and they grab excellent. A little noisy but who cares. You want a quiet car buy a BMW. I am going with 235/40/18 myself. Another guy went with that and he had no problems at all. Here is a link to the tire.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+T%2FA+KDW+2&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=34YR8GFTAKDW2&fromCompare1=yes&place=31 :twothumbs

What is the stock size tire we have? I ask becuaes isnt the 235 a bit bigger?

What is the stock size tire we have? I ask becuaes isnt the 235 a bit bigger?


stock is 215/45R18, the lower sidewall percentage makes up for the wider 235. The overall diameter is within tenths of the OEM size.

well you can go up in size safely to 225 from 215 to the tires that are on the srt-4, i think they are BFgoodrich? but im going to go with them when its time

I agree on this, read the reviews, much better tread life than the stock pirellis, and better wet and dry traction, plus they look like a tuner tire, if your looking for cheap price tires, try hancook, or kumho, kumho's arent to bad, my dad has them on the porsche.....

so is a 235 45 18 any lower of a side wall. i want a lower profile tire, but i want it wider than stock.?

so is a 235 45 18 any lower of a side wall. i want a lower profile tire, but i want it wider than stock.?


You want a 235/40/18 not a 45 series. And it will be about the same sidewall size. you would want to go 235/35/18 if you want a Lower profile.

ok thanks

I agree on this, read the reviews, much better tread life than the stock pirellis, and better wet and dry traction, plus they look like a tuner tire, if your looking for cheap price tires, try hancook, or kumho, kumho's arent to bad, my dad has them on the porsche.....

Falkens are good, cheap tires too.

How wide are the your stock wheels? The BFG's are ok, but if you really want an awsome street tire, try Goodyear Eagle F1's.

and if you really want an awwesome tire get some michelin pilot sport cup

(and realistically the whole pilot sport line is fantastic but very expensive)

^^Agree with that. They have all seasons as well. And they are a lot cheaper than the summer only tires. :cssNET: :cssNET:

^^Agree with that. They have all seasons as well. And they are a lot cheaper than the summer only tires. :cssNET: :cssNET:

Havent tried those but I think I'll look into them.

I'm runnin' 225/40s on mine... no probs at all HANKOOK TIRES SUCK!!! Dealer put them on and I hate them with a passion.. I was gonna go BFG's somethin' with some weather holding too! I get a lot of crappy weather around here!

Falken RT615s... The best... Never heard one person thats had them complain about anything... Ride quality is great... Traction is great... Reasonable price... Ill be sporting some here in a couple weeks :twothumbs

I would vote for Eagle F1's

screw all the being nice :lol: I'm getting the Hoosier A3S05 - 225/40ZR18 http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/4/0/7/6/drive.gif

The BFG G force's are bad ass. The have a great tuner look grip is acceptional, and they aren't to expensive, haven't seen any on Cobalts but I know they would look good.

What 18" tire can we expect to get the most wear/mileage out of.. I want my tire for more practical purposes rather than performance..

Eagle F1 is what im getting.. Do they still make Nitto's?

Eagle F1 is what im getting.. Do they still make Nitto's?

Nitto is now its own company last I heard.

Good luck finding an 18 inch low pro that has good treadwear.

Im going with the bfgs when i need new rubber

^^^Me too. My old man has them on his vette and they are awesome. A little noisey but its not like I am trying to keep it quiet.

Yes Nitto is still around... BFG's the new G-Force Sport Tires are really nice too!