I need new Tires for the SS/SC...
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I need new Tires for the SS/SC...
I need something that is gonna last longer then the stock Pirelli's, handles great and cost less than $150 each.
Are either of these tires any good?
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Size: 215/45ZR18
Serv. Desc: 93W
UTQG: 400 A A
Price: $128.00 (each)
Kumho Ecsta SPT
Size: 215/45ZR18
Serv. Desc: 89Y
UTQG: 320 AA A
Price: $114.00 (each)
www.tirerack.com
Are either of these tires any good?
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Size: 215/45ZR18
Serv. Desc: 93W
UTQG: 400 A A
Price: $128.00 (each)
Kumho Ecsta SPT
Size: 215/45ZR18
Serv. Desc: 89Y
UTQG: 320 AA A
Price: $114.00 (each)
www.tirerack.com
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I would definately buy the Kuhmos.
But go back to the tirerack site, look up each tire and read the reviews. You will get a bunch of opinions, more than what you will probably get here.
Good Luck
I just checked tire rack and you should look at the Generals. 225/40-18. #1 rated and $81 each.
But go back to the tirerack site, look up each tire and read the reviews. You will get a bunch of opinions, more than what you will probably get here.
Good Luck
I just checked tire rack and you should look at the Generals. 225/40-18. #1 rated and $81 each.
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Try the Falkens 615,they are real popular hear have a high rating in the wet www.falkentire.com
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The M&S Perillis are much better than the stockers. That's what I am looking at. You definately need to check out the survey results on tire rack. They are always on the mark!
I want to check out these generals though!
I want to check out these generals though!
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www.discounttiredirect.com will beat tirerack on the kumhos. I would get the SPTs or the Falken FK 452. I have the falkens and love them. They were 135/tire when I got them.
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I agree! Like I said before, I think it is much better to read hundreds of reviews than just ask a few friends what they like. Those Generals are #1 in their category and they are like $81 each, they'd be the perfect tire for me.
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They sell Generals in this size 215/45-18?
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try these, https://www.vtunnel.com/index.php/10...84b4da2ff21426 I have them a little bit wider than the stock pirrelli's and i love em, they're not as soft as the stockers but they still stick well.
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Sorry, haven't checked lately. I was gonna get 225/40-18. Little bit wider and a tiny bit lower. BTW, a 235/40 is wider still and almost exactly the same diameter as stock.
I checked into this mostly when I got my car new (2 years ago) and hated the stock Pirellis. Still think they are some of the worst tires I've ever owned, on a non-LSD SS/SC they were terrible.
When I looked at the ads in the car rags where they list sizes and prices, the 225/40-18 was always a lot cheaper because more cars use that size and they can increase production. Back then 215/45-18 was an oddball and cost a lot more for a little smaller tire.
I haven't checked lately and I know 215/45 is used on more cars now, so maybe the price difference is closer. I had still planned to go 225/40 but I recently sold the car.
I checked into this mostly when I got my car new (2 years ago) and hated the stock Pirellis. Still think they are some of the worst tires I've ever owned, on a non-LSD SS/SC they were terrible.
When I looked at the ads in the car rags where they list sizes and prices, the 225/40-18 was always a lot cheaper because more cars use that size and they can increase production. Back then 215/45-18 was an oddball and cost a lot more for a little smaller tire.
I haven't checked lately and I know 215/45 is used on more cars now, so maybe the price difference is closer. I had still planned to go 225/40 but I recently sold the car.
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Those Generals are Summer tires though...I want All Season...they look pretty good though.
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try these, https://www.vtunnel.com/index.php/10...84b4da2ff21426 I have them a little bit wider than the stock pirrelli's and i love em, they're not as soft as the stockers but they still stick well.
lol Summer tires maybe but they are not performance tires. Economy tires definitely.
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What do you mean by that...there are a bunch of them out there that fit the bill!
I never said they were performance tires...
I never said they were performance tires...
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