Hey everyone, As you can see, I have the American Eagle 18" 5-spoke high polished rims but the rubber I got with them is way too small. I think I need about 245/45/18...I'd like to hear everybody's experiences with the different tire brands. (I have Ventus right now and have had them for the past year...I do not recommend this tire to anyone. There is no lip on the sidewall to protect the outer edge of the rim and the tread wears too fast...) Thanks everyone!

How about Toyo's? I've got a friend with Toyos on his Integra and he really likes those.

Also stay away from Kumho's. Another member of our chapter has those. It's not that they are a bad tire, but he says that they feel pretty heavy and he's going to try something different next time.

When I get new tires it will be from one source

http://www.nittotire.com/

I got a set of these for my Dakota R/T and it dropped my 60' time a lot. I do not remember the exact times but if I find my time slips I will post them. They where also great in the rain. And did not break the bank. But remember they are directional tires.

Check out a company called Falken. I have a friend with them on his Saab, he only paid about $80/each. My brother also has them on his 5.0, it takes some work to throw the rear end out, even with 300hp.

Maybe its his rims that are heavy. If he went to a bigger size anything he puts on is going to feel heavier.

I have kumho KH-11s in 235/50/17 (same outside diameter as the stocker 16's) on Mille Miglia Avia 17" wheels, they are only about 7 lbs heavier (rim and tire) each than the stock 16" rims with my all season tires.

I use them in summer only and they have been GREAT for wet and dry traction.

I only have about 7,000 miles on them so far but for the price they are great They are quiet and handle well.

My .02 after taxes.

I have Falken on my 95 Aurora and they handle great, rain or dry, quiet & without breaking the bank, (about $90), I had them for about a year an a half now, the wear is good also.

You will find as many opinions as there are members. STick to Big brand names, (michelin, toyo, bridgestone, etc.) and you wont go wrong.

My vote is for Michelin

I almost bought some Falken 502/512 (I think), went with the Goodyear Eagle GThr instead. I had a flat and had to cancel the order with the Falkens so I could get something they had in stock.

I agree with the earlier posts. The best brands out there are GoodYear, Bridgestone, Michelin, Yokohama, etc. I may be argued on this, but I'd even stay away from the Toyo's, Falkens, Hanckooks, and Kumho's. They're attractive because they can look cool, and have a good price. They are really still considered an entry-level tire, regardless of what their speed rating or warranty might be. I would recommend the new Good Year Eagle GT-HR. They're a directional tire, H rated, and are good for about 50k miles. They're also really quiet. The Yokohama AVID Touring is also a great tire, but more of a regular all-season, but is super quiet and priced well for a Yoko.

Something like a Good Year or any other large brand like Yokohama, etc. can also be warrantied anywhere you may happen to be, nationwide. The bigger companies like these are always also at the top of the ratings, and have more up to date quality control and technology. Check out the Tire Rack.com to see what consumers have rated the best.

I'd love to find some Goodyear tires with raised yellow lettering for my Pace car.

I've got Bridgestone Potenza's...RE950's...and like'em

adam 98 gtp

The yellow-lettered ones are the Eagle #1's, which is basically an Eagle GTII with yellow lettering. It's a good tire.

Thanks everyone...I'll have to look at some prices...

Hey, GdGTP. I just looked again at your first post. P245/45-18 is probably only available in certain models of the brands we listed earlier. Since that is what is considered to be a "performance size", it's probably only available in the real high end models. For that size, I'd really look at Yokohama or Goodyear. There may be a Goodyear Eagle F1 made in that size; which would be a great choice. One of the best ultra-performance tires to come out in years. Expensive, though, but worth it.

I know you are wondering about the largest 18 inch size. I've seen on other boards that some guys are using 255/45-18, and from the pics, they look awesome. I run BFG Touring T/A VR4's. I think they are the best tire I've ever used bar none. Unfortunately the biggest ones are 225/60-16 and I think BFG stopped making them but you can still find them if you look. Got mine at Sam's Club for $85 each.
Jack