I need new tires for my MS3, what should i get?

[08cosmic3]

I just ordered from onlinetires.com and they have the best prices I could find anywhere. I ordered the Hankook V12's in stock size. Came to $466.08 shipped and after the $50 rebate that's only $416.08. Eyes Kan ad and sutrack. (2thumbs)

 

[rigor]

i dont no but im running 225 45 18 potenza polposition all season handeling in the toilet and in a hard corner the tires are hitting somthing in the front fender well perty nice at speed girks wheel also stock height and stock rim beware of the higher profile go with the 225 40 18 now ive got to drive like conservitive no corners over 70 any more

 

[mr_mazda329]

I just ordered from onlinetires.com and they have the best prices I could find anywhere. I ordered the Hankook V12's in stock size. Came to $466.08 shipped and after the $50 rebate that's only $416.08. Eyes Kan ad and sutrack. (2thumbs)

Good deal. I always try to tell people to go to onlinetires.com for best prices.

OP...too bad theres no real badass tires in the stock size besides the:

Advan Neova:

but in the 225/40R18, I would get:

DUNLOP DIREZZA Z1 STARSPEC

Kumho XS

Bridgestone RE-11

They all have higher treadwear rating than the stockers so they should last longer and all will have better grip due to a better tread patterns (contact patch) and sidewalls

 

[m5rMS3]

I just got 4 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo installed two weeks ago. Better ride and wet/dry handling than the Bridgestones. I got 225/45 R18 with no fitment issues. I can't comment on wear, but I would definately reccomend them based on price and performance.

 

[kaganb]

yeap at 110$ those sound very appealing, im gonna check them out?

You say they are smoother? Does you feel the handling is affected? like more bodyroll?

Anyone else BTW?

I used to have Sumitomo HTR+'s on my old car and found them to be relatively weak on the sidewall. Replaced 4 of them from bubbles.

I had Kumho Ecsta ASX after that and only had 1 sidewall get a bubble. I hit a pretty deep pothole dead on (nighttime under a bridge = invisible hole).

I felt that the grip was better on the Sumitomo's, especially in winter, but if I were to buy again, it would be the Kumho's.

 

[Nliiitend1]

Good deal. I always try to tell people to go to onlinetires.com for best prices.

OP...too bad theres no real badass tires in the stock size besides the:

Advan Neova:

but in the 225/40R18, I would get:

DUNLOP DIREZZA Z1 STARSPEC

Kumho XS

Bridgestone RE-11

They all have higher treadwear rating than the stockers so they should last longer and all will have better grip due to a better tread patterns (contact patch) and sidewalls

Be careful. Treadwear ratings for the purpose of comparing tires across different brands are rather worthless. Treadwear determination is not an industry standard, and each manufacturer figures the number differently.



Back on topic, I just picked up a set of 235/40R18 Nitto NT-05s to replace my well-worn Kumho XSs for less than $600 shipped from an ebay vendor. I'm looking forward to seeing how they stack up against the Kumhos...

 

[dan1101]

How important is a "TPMS Rebuild Kit"? My guess is if the installers are careful it shouldn't be a problem.