What tire brand should I get?

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Sensors
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ok so im looking to 18" wheels on my coupe, but I'm not sure what brand I should go with and also if I should go with 225/45/18 or 245/45/18. You guys and gals let me know please, thanks in advance


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theres numerous numb-erous threads on wheels and tires... check those first.furthermore, how can you ask what tire size is best if you dont give the specs on your wheels?

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spec of the wheels is this:18X7.55-100/11445GMM

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Yea there are soooo many companies that make rims. Rays Wheels makes alot the forged wheels that are so popular including Nismo wheels. Goto tirerack.com and find a set you like. Your not gonna find a set YOU like by asking other people what they like. Also there is a wheels sticky thread at the top of the forum.

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i ment what tire brand, oops just read my first post, sry guys. im looking to get 18' wheels just not sure what tire to put around it.

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you need to look into tires... and do some research and pick for yourself!There isnt a "standard" or anything like that... Drag/summer tire?All Season?Winter?

price? these things all add in to get you a tire... you have to decide for yourself what you are looking for... then buy them... there isnt anything special about one tire over another... just what it is designed to do...I have Nitto Extreme 555's a summer tire... i could have gone with toyo proxes or any other tire for that matter... what made my decision... the price... i got 4 20's delivered for 500

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Sensors wrote:spec of the wheels is this:18X7.55-100/11445GMM
the correct answer would be

18x7.5 offset +45

It essientially means this:

18 X 7.5 5-100/114 45 GMM

diameter width lug pattern offset color/type

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Sensors wrote:ok so im looking to 18" wheels on my coupe, but I'm not sure what brand I should go with and also if I should go with 225/45/18 or 245/45/18. You guys and gals let me know please, thanks in advance
Goodyear Eagle F1 (best bang for the buck IMO) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ce=18

I got these Kumho Ecsta SPT -Looks very nice. I'm running these on 245/35/19. Ride is kinda rough than stock tires.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ce=19
Modified by kuhan at 8:31 PM 2/27/2008

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I have Nitto Tires on my Z and love them . Just my 2 cents

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i have falken tirez n rims

i had the same on my old car too falken tires n rims

luv dem

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Kumho Ecsta SPT is a very good tire for the price $105 each from Tirerack.comhttp://www.tirerack.com/tires/...8&y=5

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I have BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 in 245/35-19's on my A/C and I had them in 215/35-18's on my SVT Focus. They are a bit noisy, but I usually have the stereo on loud enough that it doesn't bother me. Great cornering grip and pretty decent in the rain as well. Now you'll probably be seeing snow where you live, they are definitely a summer tire.

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yea well im lookin to have a summer tire and then puttin the old stock wheels and tires on for the winter so i dont ruin the new and nice rims, thats my plan but who knows...

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I got yokohoma avid 4w's all season high preformance tires and I really love htem. They are a bit louder than the stock 16's but i don't care they handle very well. consier them.


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