xbox83

ok im getting wheels within the next week and i'm in the market for some tires im going for 225/40/R18 and well i want to know what all you guys are rolling and what you've thought about certain brands, prices, etc. i was just on tirerack.com and it helped out a lot but i was just looking for further information. Thanks

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THE_DON

It depends on what kind of driving you plan on doing...

225/40/18 is gonna rub a little (I have that size), so I hope you don't plan
on going too high performance... Any Z rated tire will do.. I have Yokahama

Peace

-THE DON

xbox83

i just need a decent tire really but i don't think im going to need too much performance cause honestly i can't think of a reason why i should

matt_a

I have these:


They are Flaken Ziex ZE-512. Mine are 205/50R-16 but they come in all sizes. They are listed as a performance all-season tire. They were rated #1 buy Consumer Reports in their class too. I got them from http://www.discounttiredirect.com at a really good price. I love 'em. They are much quieter than the stock tires, they hold the road a LOT better, and they seem to be very good in snow too.

Joehnn

Stock untill spring.

Then I either get new wheels or a panoramic sunroof.

xbox83

thanks a lot i'll check that site out

TheScionicMan

I'm running the Sumitomo HTR Z II - 215/40/17. Great dry traction, good in wet. reviews are pretty good and I think they are nice. Not too loud, but not too soft and they've got a nice looking tread pattern that doesn't hurt the appearance...

showpaojoe

Falken Azenis on stock rims. I wouldn't really suggest em for a cruiser car cuz they grip every nook n cranny on the road and the car pulls in every direction. But for basic road racing...their untouchable.

scion1616

i have nitto neogen 215/ 35/ 18, and they are great.

xbox83

hows the ride quality on that rubber band

scion1616

never bothered me a bit i have had different sizes on previous vehicles and no matter what they seem to be the same. 205/40/17, 225/40/16. all the same.

doctorcue

I have Bridgestone Potenze RE-950's:


Great tire... good dry handling, EXCELLENT wet handling, & nice tire wear. A little expensive, but worth it to me. I had these on my CRX also, so you can see I trust these. Worth it... check them out.

jocdoc

I've got Nitto Neo Gens 225-40-18's on 18" Zinik sabini's. the definately will rub on the fronts, but only when you have wheel turned all the way. i've had the plastic cut out of the wheel well some, in the front, and it has helped to they only rub when i'm in reverse and cut it hard. you'll have to shave a quarter inch of metal to make them fit so no touchy on the well. but it can get done. the tires are incredible with the crazy unusual design. they're made for scions. i've droped it with hotchkis springs which is an absolute if you put that size on. if not your xb will sit entirely way to high.

1_Sick_XB

Anyone run 225/35/18's?

i got 18x7.5 adr's with goldlines springs and cannot figure out a good tire size?

i dont want to cut anyhting metal but can cut some plastic.

anyone have good pictures of the 215/35/18? seem the the tire width would be tiny lookign like a drift tire..

whatcha think.

jaymo

Well, I just ordered 225X40X18's (Kumho's) and Motegi 18X7 wheels..I hope they won't rub ...

1_Sick_XB

what offset jaymo ?

kacosta

kumhos are the way to go their cheap and wear/perform the
same as the big names

squirrel

I'm running 215/40-17 Nitto NeoGens, but will be running 205/40-18 and 215/35-18 sometime this year, or 205/45-16.

Hmm, kind of tall, and will likely rub while turning. I'm pretty sure 215/35-18s are the better choice unless you have camber.

scion1616

reybz

yes im running 225/35/18 essenza type R210 on my box with bags