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Im looking to get better wet (and dry) grip for a v36 RWD crossover. These suvs love to spin a single wheel in the wet on hard acceleration. Has factory Dunlop SP7000 on there now in 225/55R18. Thinking of going a bit wider to 245/50R18 on the 8.5" wide rims but its a rare size. I like Bridgestone RE003 and Michelin Super Sport, but both only come in 235/50R18 so speedo will read 1.7% higher due to smaller diameter http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyre-treads/re003.aspx http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=35YR8PSSXL&tab=Sizes#RatingsReviews In the 245 size I see Conti but I read that it wears out pretty darn quickly. Its also expensive.... Also 5 is old and replaced by 6 in UK but not selling in OZ atm. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiSportContact+5 http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Continental/Sport-Contact-6.htm and the bargain seems to be the Khumo ECSTA PS31 but not sure if wet stopping is up to par.... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+SPT&partnum=45WR8KU31&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Nether Michelin Pilot Sports 4 Or super come in these sizes which is a darn shame. Not keen on Dunlop (again) or Pirelli PS maybe Bridgestone will do the 4 for 3 deal at xmas again..... Whats your experience and thoughts?