I am looking for suggestions for tires. I plan on shopping at Discount Tire, but would be open to other store options. More importantly I am looking for suggestions on tires. I want a good gripping tire with good performance, but I also don't want to pay too much (yeah I know). I drive aggressively and like go from stops in a hurry. The last tires I had were BF Goodrich T/A KDW's. I bought the car with these tires on them, and have not been overly impressed. The tires are about 2 years old, and while they do have some tread left they don't seem to have any grip. I spin the tires constantly, sometimes when I don't even mean to. And driving in the rain is practically a death trap. I was told my rims are from a recent year Corvette Z06, the tire size with this rim is 265/40 18. What is a suggestion for a good priced high quality tire, and I would be willing to alter the size a little to save on price like to 275/35 or something like that. Suggestions?
2007-12-12 15:34:52 · 5 answers · asked by Sam H 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, the ideal tire size for 18-inch tires on this vehicle is actually 245/40R18 93 Standard Load or a 245/40R18 97 Extra Load, for which there are many options. On the Standard Load sizing you will need to increase tire pressure from the stock 30 psi front and rear to 36 psi to compensate for the lower load capacity of the 18-inch tires. With the Extra Load sizing you need to run 37 psi.
The BF Goodrich T/A KD has been a hot tire for autocross competition since its introduction. It will be better in the dry but dicy in the wet compared to a KDW.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R will provide the ultimate dry grip. This is basically a street-legal race tire. Phenominal. You may be unhappy with wet performance though. Much stickier rubber but fewer tread groove's to move water than the T/A KDW's.
If wet performance is critical I would recommend something like the Yokohama S.Drive which should provide a nice blend of wet and dry performance. An alternative would be the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics which look promising though I have not had a chance to try them out yet personally. And they have the advantage of not being directional so you can cross-rotate them for improved wear.
2007-12-13 00:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Tire Rack web site. They carry every tire that matters and provide you with comparison tests for your specific vehicle. It's way worth checking it out!!!!
2007-12-13 11:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check ur door jam,, recommended tire size will be there or should be,,,, go to a reputable tire store and research different tires as for compounds and construction,,,, if ur not maxing out ur load??? ya might reduce ur tire pressure a couple #s for better grop on takeoff
from dead stop,,,,, also in two years how many miles are on ur BFGs ???? I got good wear outof em myself????
Good luck,,,,,,,,,,,,
2007-12-12 16:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by Littlebear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what to tell you. If the car has any decent power at all it's going to over power the tire no matter what make they are.
2007-12-12 15:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check this web site tirerack.com, they have kinds of tires + wheels.
2007-12-12 15:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋