18" Tyre Prices?

[Poida]

Hey guys...

Just wanted to ask a question.. Im thinking about buying some 18" rims here in Japan (whilst im still here) to take back to Australia, but just wondering how much 18" Tyres go for roughly back home..

I'm thinking around 245/40-18 and 255 or 265/40-18.

Just wondering what the going rate is for cheapy tyres and maybe some decent rubber (non race stuff).

Can anyone gives us an idea?

Thanks!

[LBR33]

Nankangs in 18's are about $200 or less

[Mud]

Kuhmo ecsta FTW

I have 265 35 18 and 235 40 18, paid about $800 fitted.

Last lot I had lasted me 3.5 years

[subzeroR33]

Cheapest 18" ive seen is $170, but you get what you pay for.

I go with good quality second hand tyre From $60 each.

[n15m0]

for decent stuff around 800-1k for a set of 18s. If you are already in Japan, you might as well bring a set of tyres back as they are normally cheaper over there?

[killswitch88]

got my 235/40 18's for $150 each from bob jane

[Poida]

I'd prefer something half decent.. Nankang is maybe something i'll steer clear from. Atleast Federal or better... Killswitch what kind of tyres did you get for that price?

[Benno31]

I got 4 x 245x50x18 Nankang NS2 tyres for $670 from a local Brisbane place.

Just to give you an idea of price. The same place also sold Falken etc.

[ob1]

i got Federal SS595's in the standard R34 size 225/45/17 for $145 fitted....great bang-for-buck tyre.

STYLISH WHEELS & AUTO - 0402 342 051

332 Archerfield Rd,

Richlands

[Hotr34]

275/35/R18 on the back and 235/40/R18 on the front =$800

[markimak]

hehe im not telling u wher i got the Re01 potenzas from but ill tell u price and size.

245R18 $85 each

[n15m0]

hehe im not telling u wher i got the Re01 potenzas from but ill tell u price and size.

245R18 $85 each

2nd hand tyre place??

[Benno31]

hehe im not telling u wher i got the Re01 potenzas from but ill tell u price and size.

245R18 $85 each

Unless they are stolen why wouldn't you help out a fellow SAU member?

[Poida]

Thanks for some of the replys, but could you guys post up what brands your running too? Prices and size is good, but as i mentioned im not looking for the cheapest tyres. Rather spend a wee more and get some nicer rubber.

And markimak, did you steal the tyres for that much? Whats the story there?

[Spook's_Skyline]

id go nankangs over falkens any day of the week

my falkens had way less grip

[n15m0]

id go nankangs over falkens any day of the week

my falkens had way less grip

Thats a bit of a broad statement don't you think? I've had Nangkangs before, they are a good budget tyre and would probably last you a lifetime. The Falken 326's although have never used them, seems majority of the feedback on this forum seems to indicate they are worse than crap. Currently have the Falken FK452s on which are awesome for a mid range performance tyre for everyday driving, definately better than the kangs...

[Poida]

I haven't been at home for a while but if i remember the last time i had some federals on the back (255/40/17) and they were good enough. Well atleast better than the more expensive falkens i replaced them with.. Go figure.

So i would rather not make the same mistake again...

[markimak]

well they are a steal lol..

pm me and ill give u the number of the place. yeh they second hand.. but for RE01s cant complain. THEY STILL AQUAPLANE IN THE RAIN lol

cant remember the place. but

last time i was ther i was looking for 17s for the GTR and had prices going from $65-90 depending on brand. they r second hand but good still..

send me a pm mate.

[markimak]

how did u go with my place mate.?

[slip]

Poida - depends what you call 'nice rubber'.

My 205/55/16 fronts used to be $225 each, which were nice. (Bridgestone S03) Have a look at replacement cost for the factory tyres on an a 350Z Track or similar (factory 18's)

To get the good stuff, you'll be spending a lot more. Should be able to pick up some decent mid range stuff without spending $$$$$ though.

Theres a classic saying with tyres (and other things)

Cheap

Longetivity

Grip

Pick 2. (or in the S03 case, only 1)