18" tyre advice please

[SteveR33]

Ok guys, and gals (sorry Shell) what tyres do you recommend?

Don't want to blow the budget, and I want a balance between performance and durability! I dont want them wearing out too quickly!

235/40/18 i think i need? or should i go the 245?

[PranK]

Dude, I will be getting Falken Azenis for my 18's i think.

I run 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 , not sure if they come in 265 (or if i want them in that size - my car is pretty tail happy) but i will definately get them on the front.

[Fitzpatrick Speed Works]

Falkens are good but i find they wear out fast, the falkens on the front of mine are hell grippy but i need to replace them and at $505 a tyre you could have guessed im not using them again. I just put Kumo's on the back, they arent as good in the dry but they are the best wet tyre ive ever come across and i used to have the specific wet tyre off falken. Plus they were only 285 each bargain!!:uh-huh:

[JiMb0]

I'm be looking at Falken's or Pirelli's on the front .... something a little cheaper like your Dunlop FM901's on the rear ..... This should at least keep you headed in the right direction without the expense using the same all round.

[Fitzpatrick Speed Works]

Oh that price is on 265/35/18 so id think yours would be even cheaper:D

[JiMb0]

Got a price on 245/40/18 for me ? Ahhhhh the joys of having nice rims :confused:

[two40]

Originally posted by JiMb0

.... something a little cheaper like your Dunlop FM901's on the rear ....

you call these cheap? sheesh

very good tyre. good value

[PranK]

Originally posted by s13drifter

Oh that price is on 265/35/18 so id think yours would be even cheaper:D

shit man, what are they called?? and where did you get them from?? thats hella cheap!!

[DentonR33]

Anyone heard of hankook tyres?

http://www.hankooktyre.com.au/products/pro...lay.asp?id=1015

What do you think of these?

how much are dunlop FM901s?

for say 235/40/18?

[two40]

mine are 235/45/17 and they cost around $220 so your ones would be just over that i'd say

[DentonR33]

And your happy with them ONARUN? Good grip in dry/wet>

What kinda kms you get out of a set?

[kabab]

Getting wider tires on the rear won't help straight line traction much but it will help cornering, if you get a higher tire wall say a 50 profile you will have better grip off the line as the tire can deform more if you get my drift..

Have a look at the tires drag cars use.

[PranK]

babs!! wassup?

yeah, but higher profile tyres dont look as good... pfft!

those hankooks look good, any idea of prices guys?

[two40]

Originally posted by DentonR33

And your happy with them ONARUN?  Good grip in dry/wet>

What kinda kms you get out of a set?

i haven't gone through a set yet as i've only owned car for 1.5 months before accident. the deal with them is they grip and keep on gripping until they reach their absolute limit when they let go. you might say all tyres do that and you would be right but this set gives you no warning (screech) before they let go. pretty good in the wet too. most everyone you ask will talk them up and the reason is they are pretty much the best tyre you can get for under $250

kms/set depends on your driving habits as always;)

[JiMb0]

I was looking at a Hankook Silica Compound tyres but was warned off them due to life expectancy ..... of the tyre :lol:

[DentonR33]

Ok so you think Dunlops FM901s are the go? Any other recommendations for around the 285 mark?

Also if I have 18x8 should I go 235/40/18 all the way round or put 245 on the back (if thats possible)

[sidewaymambo]

I have 901 on, can't complaint...doing some wet round with ONARUN..very happy.....

[PranK]

Denton, the 245's might be a bit big, they will spill over the rim anyway, just stick with the 235's.

[DentonR33]

Thanks for all your help guys MUCH appreciated!

[DentonR33]

Is $380 a tyre a fair price? 235/40/18 for the Dunlop FM901s?