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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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

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

I have these:
http://www.falkentire.com/images/IMGtire_512_angle.jpg

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.

Stock untill spring. :yawn:

Then I either get new wheels or a panoramic sunroof. :shock:

thanks a lot i'll check that site out

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...

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/sumitomo/su_htrz_ii.jpg

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.

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

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

hows the ride quality on that rubber band

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.

I have Bridgestone Potenze RE-950's:
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bridgestone/bs_potenza_re950.jpg

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.

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.

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.

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

what offset jaymo ?

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

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.

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

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.

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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/4f3766be.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/b6118853.jpg

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

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

225/40R18's might be a bit tall, we recommend 225/35-18's! Are you looking for a "Summer" Wet/Dry tire or an All-Season?
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/tires/index.jsp

I got 16x7 5ZIGEN FN01R-C's wrapped in 205/50VR16 Nitto Neo Gens. They have a 280 Treadwear so they're softer, but not too soft like the Falken Azenis which are 200 Treadwear. Also the Neo Gens are all season and supposedly have good traction in the snow, I don't know I havent tried it, but I can hang at freeway speed in the rain!:-D

http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/bc/406f25be_a32c/bc/bB/NCP31.jpg?BC5R47BBVo0MIgYU
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/1920cl87_1_.jpg

225/40R18's might be a bit tall, we recommend 225/35-18's! Are you looking for a "Summer" Wet/Dry tire or an All-Season?
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/tires/index.jsp

im looking mainly for a summer wet/dry tire...im just putting them on when its warm and then when the weather gets ____ty again i'll start rolling the steelies again

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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/4f3766be.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/b6118853.jpg

What springs are you using.

thanks a ton for the pics. tires dont look to small.

your box is hot!

i see your using 18x7 wheels.

which means they'd stretch more on my 7.5's..

i wonder if 225 would work. :tap:

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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/4f3766be.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/polarxb/b6118853.jpg

What springs are you using.
I am using tein ss coilovers which are for sale because i bought air bags. 850.00 if you are interested. pm me

thanks a ton for the pics. tires dont look to small.

your box is hot!

225/40R18's might be a bit tall, we recommend 225/35-18's! Are you looking for a "Summer" Wet/Dry tire or an All-Season?
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/tires/index.jsp

im looking mainly for a summer wet/dry tire...im just putting them on when its warm and then when the weather gets ____ty again i'll start rolling the steelies again

IF you really want some awsome dry tires get Falken Azenis. 200 Treadwear, So they're pretty soft. The only problem you will have is that they pick up anything on the road, I don't recomend them if you drive on ____ty roads.

I can tell you and everyone else out there in cyber land that the NanKangs are not the best in rain or snow. I had my first expeirence with snow today; not any more then 1/2 inch on the roads, and had to bring her home early.

I think in the spring, or summer, ill go with the Yokohama Avid HS1.

nitto 555R 225/35/18

I have close to 16k miles on these tires and they still have a lot of tread left...
I don't drive my car too hard, except on kelly drive which is a somewhat demanding set of turns, but on the street i take it easy and often don't go past 70... nj/pa roads are unforgiving...

you must check the tire pressures out every couple of days if you speed a lot...
and they are pretty noisy tires due to the sidewalls...

pirelli pzero neros

im running some Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S in a 215/45-17 (stock size) on my tC.. tires are great.. great dry, wet.. decent in snow..

205/45/17

Toyo Trampath