What are the best 18" tires?

[Beastly TA]

Got a set of 18x9.5 Z06 wheels that Im saving money for tires right now. What are the best tires for $200 or less a piece? Also is it 275-35-18 that I need on a '01 Trans Am?

Gerry

[2 SLOW]

Don't limit the price like that or you will be stuck with a Falken or a Kumho :lame:

[SSpray]

I had some really good experence with Toyo's. + they aren't bank busters.

[Chameleon TA]

Originally posted by Beastly TA
Got a set of 18x9.5 Z06 wheels that Im saving money for tires right now. What are the best tires for $200 or less a piece? Also is it 275-35-18 that I need on a '01 Trans Am?

Gerry

Gerry just get what I have in the back. 275/40ZR18 GoodYear Eagle F1 EMT GS's. They are only $339.99 each. :D

[Beastly TA]

Well with out the price limit then, what would you guys go with? And no Bret, Im not spending $340 a tire.

Gerry

[MassiveAttack]

Originally posted by 2 SLOW
Don't limit the price like that or you will be stuck with a Falken or a Kumho :lame:

I got the Kuhmo's. Haven't had any problems out of them. :confused:

[Chameleon TA]

Gerry honestly I say go with Kumho MX's all the way around.

[AtomicVette]

Originally posted by MassiveAttack
I got the Kuhmo's. Haven't had any problems out of them. :confused:

ditto, for the price I'll buy Kumho's again!

[bRa_DeN]

i like the nitto 555's or yok avs es100, yes i would run a 275/35zr18 on an f-body:D

[MassiveAttack]

Originally posted by bRa_DeN
i like the nitto 555's or yok avs es100, yes i would run a 275/35zr18 on an f-body:D

Most people tell me that I should have went with the Nitto 555's instead. When I run these Kuhmo's bald I might try the Nitto's.

[bRa_DeN]

the nittos are great i am running them right now! when my 18's get in i am going to try the yokohama avs es100's they are supposed to handle better but i will post some feedback once i get em on the car. You cant go wrong with the nitto's night and day different from the kumho's, i have ran both kumho and nitto:)

[DSM99Z28]

I have Kuhmo Escta Supra 712's 275/45/17 on my Z06 wheels and I love em.

[bRa_DeN]

the kumho's are a good entry level tire but they dont preform as well as the nittos or yokohama's;)

[Beastly TA]

I was thinking about these tires http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVS+ES100&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=735WR8ES100&fromCompare1=yes

[Trance]

These are good if you got the cash for them. (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=735ZR8SPORTC1&fromCompare1=yes)

[Beastly TA]

Steve, trying not to spend that much but I will keep them in mind.

[Trance]

I understand completely. I'd say pick between the Kuhmo 712 or the Yoko AVS.

Everyone always seems to bash on the Kuhmo, but for the money, well, they're good for the money in my experience.

Someone was telling me about Fisk Phantom also. Basically a rebadged BFG CompTA or TA tire. I think Lane's can get them for you if you want to check on that.

[Beastly TA]

Thanks for the info. I think right now I will probably just go with the tires i posted that link to, unless someone posts up a really bad experience with them or something.

Gerry

[bRa_DeN]

they are awesome, i went to a yokohama ride and drive about 6 months ago and they handle great! The kumho's dont even compare to the yokohamas the belt package you get with the yok is some much better plus you get a steel insert in the shoulder which makes those yok's handle like nobodys business, do the smart thing and get the yok's! thats what i am putting on my ride as soon as my wheels come in:drool:

[bRa_DeN]

Originally posted by Trance

Someone was telling me about Fisk Phantom also. Basically a rebadged BFG CompTA or TA tire. I think Lane's can get them for you if you want to check on that.

i've ran the fisk phantoms in a 245/50zr16 on my z and they are a decent tire they arent that sticky but very good for a daily driver tire ;)

[02TxCamaroSS]

Michelin Pilots!! :drive:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/361000-361999/361519_46_full.jpg

[bRa_DeN]

Originally posted by 02TxCamaroSS
Michelin Pilots!! :drive:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/361000-361999/361519_46_full.jpg

sweet ride and if you got the money go with the michelin pilots definately:2thumbs:

[02TxCamaroSS]

Thanks!

[Beastly TA]

Wow really nice looking SS.

[02TxCamaroSS]

Thank you also! :)