18 x 8 all around, tire recommendations

[///MZG]

I'm going to be getting 18x8 wheels all around that have a 40mm offset. I'm looking for some good rubber for these. I'm just barely dropped (H&R OE) and I was thinking 245/35, or 235/something.

I don't want to go any more narrow than my 235's on there now.

TIA.

-Z

[///MZG]

anyone? anyone?

[12:03]

lack of replies = cRuNk3d

[Spencer]

With a 40mm offset, you shouldn't have any issues with 245/35-18 tires. Selection is a bit limited, but its going to be the best size for your width.

[///MZG]

Yeah, seems like there is not a whole lot available in that size . . . any recommendations?

[Spencer]

Yeah, seems like there is not a whole lot available in that size . . . any recommendations?

I've driven on 2 tires that come in that size. Pirelli P-Zero and Goodyear GS-D3.

The P-Zero are a pretty soft compound and will wear fairly quick. I never got them to the track, but had plenty of grip for the street.

The GS-D3 were on a friend's M3. I drove the car on the track in the wet. They had pretty good wet grip, definetly better than my MX's (different suspension setups though, so somewhat subjective).

If I were buying in that size, I'd probabily go with the Good Years. Or, you could try the Falken FK451's (i believe thats the right model). They will have less grip but should last longer.

[///MZG]

Spencer, thanks for the great reply :)

[oldskool]

I have been pleased with the Kumho Ecsta MX 235/40/18 tires I currently have on my car. I use them for daily driving and autocross. The fronts rub the inner fenders at full lock, but a steering rack limiter from Turner Motorsport is going in soon and that should fix it. No other rubbing. For the price, you won't find a better tire for this type of driving.

[mywong23]

if 245/40 can fit, Brad has a set of S03's for $625....

[///MZG]

I don't think I could fit 245/40 very easily.

[millm3]

If I were buying in that size, I'd probabily go with the Good Years. Or, you could try the Falken FK451's (i believe thats the right model). They will have less grip but should last longer.

I've driven both the GS-D3 and the FK451. Size was 235/40/17, car was E36 M3 3.0 (Euro).
My impression was, that the Falkens had better dry grip than the Goodyears.
The Goodyears have better comfort and hi-speed straightline stability and are a great wet weather tire. The FK451 tend to get a bit noisy with age.

If I had to chose between the 2, I would go for the Falkens.

Both tires are available in 245/35/18.

[toopercentmlk]

im running those falkens right now, they have pretty decent grip on turns(lateral grip?) but on launches or quick take-offs i experience more slipping and occasion tire spin if i push it enough. but for what our cars are made for and what matters most(turning), the falkens are good