I just bought a kumho ecsta 245/40 for the stock 18" rim. It seems really "wobbly" It feels like the sidewalla are flexxing a lot. Is it because of the different profile. Would the same tire in a 225/45 not do this or is it just a bad tire?

 

new tires have taller tread and you'll notice it's not as sharp as a used tire.

also 245 tires are wider than your 8.0" rims... so that might contribute.

 

well as an example, if i pull the wheel hard to the right and let go of the wheel it pulls back the other way and the wheel actually wobbles back and forth a bit. I can actually feel the tire flexing. Normal?

 

The 245-40 will have less responsive steering feel than the 225-45.
I don't think that I've ever let go of my steering wheel in a turn

 

i wasnt in a turn. I was on an open road and id jerk the wheel as if to do a quick lane change. but thanks for your input, im gonna see if i can get the tires replaced since i just got them today.

 

I think it's less about the size and more about the brand of tire. I went from the stock Dunlops to a set of 245/40 BFG KDW2's and experienced the same kind of thing that you are describing. The sidewall was noticibly softer which caused a huge loss of steering response over the Dunlops. I voiced my displeasure to the tire shop that sold them to me and to my surprise they offered to replace them with another brand. I chose Fuzion (by Bridgestone) ZRi's in the same size (245/40) and they are every bit as responsive as the OEM Dunlops.

 

start with your air pressure..

beers

 

Good news, they said theyd take the tires back.

Can you guys recommend a few real good tires for around 150 or less. I know, cheap, but I can't afford more right now.

I want great handling with decent treadlife. like a 280 or better preferebly.

Let me know. Thanks!

 

i like my kumo spts, but i have wider rims than you..

 

whats your setup mysql? I have read good things about the spt's thats why I got em. I think I'd be happy just switching to the 225/45, I just want to hear some other recommendations

 

Go to VulcanTire.com:

http://www.vulcantire.com/

put in 225 45 18 and see what comes up

 

I would check out the Yoko's AVS ES100's I've heard pretty good things about them.

 

why did I open this thread ...

 

DITTO!!!

 

You could start by playing with the air pressure, but that had no effect on the BFG's, even if Team does stand behind them. *shrugs* Maybe some sizes have softer sidewalls than others, I'm not the only one to complain about them.

Anyway, I'm quite happy with the Fuzions, and they are cheap. $122 at the Tire Rack, my shop had to order them but gave them to me at the same price.

 

I have them and luv 'em, 245/40/18

 

The stock tire is a run flat.

You will notice a big differance with any other tire than a run flat.

 

I just happen to have the 245/40 -18 Falken FK452's. Nice and sticky, good tread life 270 I think. And the price is about $150. And did I say they were quite!

 

really,

which stock tire is a run flat???

beers

 

Stock tires (Dunlop OR Bridgestone) are NOT runflats.

 

Fuzion ZRI's are the best tire you can get for under $150...Around here its $143 installed

 

try to check you tire pressure!