sgrenesis

if only i knew as much about cars as i do about shoes, life would be easier for me...

what tires should i get for 18" rims? anyone?
at this moment i only know slick tires and they are not allowed.

expo1

Allowed for what?

Well to keep this simple people buy shoes for work, dress or sports.
Do you want tires for winter, track (road course or drag), long tread life or best all around street performance?

Genesis

Actually, the Bridestone Potenza's that come with the car from MM are pretty damn good for all around, everyday driving!

Similarities between cars and shoes....both connect to the ground, once the tread is gone you slip in the rain, they should often be shined, both can be fashion statements, and most importantly....they smell if you don't take care of 'em :D

EBS

MM equip their cars with RE040. If u are getting new tyres, should consider Potenza RE050 (made in Japan). It shld cost abt $250 per tyre (?).

Neon

Goodyear F1 GS-D3 period

rayshaw23

erm, stupid qns, but can we install 18' wheels on our car? hee.

sqflyer

Sure, why not? The MM 6MTs come with 18" wheels stock.

Manwe

How about Potenza S03?

cuscorex

in fact,most important,its the budget u r lookin @.u can choose to run in a set of kumho-- a set of pilot sportII....

sgrenesis

woah woah... slow down there guys.

for rain - ?
for dry - ?

any good or bad points to look out for. what would be an all rounder?

sgrenesis

what does the price range from.
i think i could be able to set bout $1k plus a set. dont want to be too cheapskate cause makes all the difference when you're taking someone to the line.

Vamp

U can explore the following:

1) Michellin Perceda
2) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
3) Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
4) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2


Try this site for reviews and ratings of these tyres (ie. look under "Max Performance Summer" tyres):

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/index.jsp


The review for RE050A is here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/bs_RE050A_rd.jsp

Neon

If u realli got Xtra Cash - Advan 038...:D

Manwe

How bout Pirelli's P-Zero Nero?

mdawgx24

Michelin Pilot Sport 2:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/michelin-pilot-sport-2-impression-39337/

sgrenesis

I checked all the links that you guys put up and i must say that they are really helpful. thanks guys. dont really understand the terms or numbers stated but can guess.

ex:245/40-18

245- size of tyre
40- width of tyre
18- defintely the rim size

at this present moment really feelin the PS2 after all the reviews. anyone in SG can recommend a reliable place that also offers an attractive price?

Relentless

Not quite.

I believe that 245 is the width of the tire expressed in mm.
40 is the sidewall height expressed as a percentage of width; i.e. 245/40 means that the sidewall is 40% x 245 or 98mm.
And yes 18 is the rim size.

Jeff

sgrenesis

Thanks man. Now THATS some really deep stuff but think i can manage.