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I have around 5K on my 8 so far, but was getting my oil changed at a place that does tires also and asked him what the replacement cost would be for these tires. He said around $180 apiece, but he also stated that 18" tires don't get much longevity. He said he had a friend push a set to 20K, but that was about all you could expect. Is this for real? Anyone have any experience with larger tires like these?
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I've heard many people say the potenza's that came stock won't go past 15k...especially if you drive the car like you should. Red_rx8...what tires are you considering?
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I managed to squeeze 12K out of my stocks. I should mention that I was quite hard on them. Replaced them with S-03 Pole Positions 225/45/18.
Price was about $900 installed.
Definitely going to ease up a bit this time around.
Price was about $900 installed.
Definitely going to ease up a bit this time around.
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My expectations is to eke out 15K sometime this summer/fall and then consider a set of the UH all seasons - like P-Zero Neros... They are a trade off but my aim is to be able to get home if stuck in rough winter weather not to be able to get through snowbanks...I am also not going to AutoX the 8 for a few years if ever.
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Tire size of 18" has nothing to do with the longevity, which is more a function of the tread compound. The stock Potenzas are a soft tire, so if you get 15K out of them you're doing good.
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Omicron has it right. All thinks equal, a larger diameter tire would get better longevity than a small diameter.
The 8's overall tire diameter is not unusually large, though. the wheel diameter is large, but the tire profile small. High performance configuration.
Tires marketed for this configuration are mostly all high performance, low treadwear tires. Tread compound is the factor connected to low treadwear.
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
The 8's overall tire diameter is not unusually large, though. the wheel diameter is large, but the tire profile small. High performance configuration.
Tires marketed for this configuration are mostly all high performance, low treadwear tires. Tread compound is the factor connected to low treadwear.
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
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Originally posted by TM45
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
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Originally posted by TM45
Omicron has it right. All thinks equal, a larger diameter tire would get better longevity than a small diameter.
The 8's overall tire diameter is not unusually large, though. the wheel diameter is large, but the tire profile small. High performance configuration.
Tires marketed for this configuration are mostly all high performance, low treadwear tires. Tread compound is the factor connected to low treadwear.
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
Omicron has it right. All thinks equal, a larger diameter tire would get better longevity than a small diameter.
The 8's overall tire diameter is not unusually large, though. the wheel diameter is large, but the tire profile small. High performance configuration.
Tires marketed for this configuration are mostly all high performance, low treadwear tires. Tread compound is the factor connected to low treadwear.
I have been interested in finding a tire with performance equal to or exceeding the OEM tires but with better treadwear. I think it was Omicron who posted info on his Pirellis that seem to fill that specification. No more Potenzas for me.
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Originally posted by poolsidenaz
Have you checked into the pricing of Pirellis yet and if so would you mind sharing your finding?
Have you checked into the pricing of Pirellis yet and if so would you mind sharing your finding?
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Originally posted by red_rx8_red_int
I'm think about these Kumho tires. There 300 AA A and only $139 for 245/40YR18.
I'm think about these Kumho tires. There 300 AA A and only $139 for 245/40YR18.
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Yup, that was me. Treadwear on the Pirellis is 400, as opposed to (I think) 160 for the Potenzas.
Yup, that was me. Treadwear on the Pirellis is 400, as opposed to (I think) 160 for the Potenzas.
I just passed the 10k mark and hadn't put the slightest thought into new tires. Then last night my rear passenger wheel caught a curb as I was pulling out of a parking lot. Now there's a very big ugly chunk missing from the tire, it looks like a pit bull took a nice bite out of the sidewall, plus the lip of the rim is scratched a little.
But then again, it sounds like 10k miles is 2/3 or more of the tires' life anyhow...plus I was looking for an excuse to go ahead and strip/polish the wheels. I guess I'll do that and get new tires in the same weekend. Pics and guide to follow if all turns out well, I guess.
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