Which tires???

by **biggie** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:40 am

I'm finally ready to order some 225/45-18's to mount on my Lexani's. I have a bunch to choose from, I hope you guys can help me out as this is my first time buying performance tires. Here are my options from tirerack (which I found to be probably the cheapest place):

Bridgestone Potenza S0-3 Pole Position - $199
Michelin Pilot Sport - $205
Pirelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico - $195
Continental ContiSportContact - $139
Yokohama AVS ES100 - $157

I know many of you will say go with the Pilot Sports, but i'm leaning toward the Yokos because they are the most realistically priced. Any suggestions would be great.

by **Mole** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:45 am

go for the pole positions.

if yoko, then get AVS sport

are you sure on going 2254518 and not 2254018?

by **biggie** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:00 pm

225/45 comes a lot closer to matching the diameter of a 215/55-17 and AVS Sport doesn't come in 225/45-18.

by **thealkimo** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:15 pm

I like my Kumhos and they competitively priced. Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 is available in 225/40/ZR18 for $117, that is if you change your mind from 45 to 40. I have heard good things though about the Yoko AVS.

by **got sport** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:15 pm

biggie, are you going to drop your '04 as well?

by **Mole** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:15 pm

biggie wrote:225/45 comes a lot closer to matching the diameter of a 215/55-17 and AVS Sport doesn't come in 225/45-18.

i thought 17's normally used 50 series.

by **biggie** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:31 pm

I'm seriously considering lowering with the Eibach Pro-kit fitted for the '04. I'm just not sure yet because I have a very steep driveway and I don't know if I will scrape until the snow melts. If I do decide to lower, though, I don't think i'll be buying the TRD springs. I've heard good things about the Eibachs and, for half the price, I think the Eibachs are the wise choice for springs.

by **biggie** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:10 am

Anyone else on the tires?

by **JoeB** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:42 pm

I just bought a new set of wheels and tires from Sander at The Wheel Supply. I bought the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSDS. It's a new tire supposed to have very good traction. I haven't put them on yet so it's too soon for me to comment but it came with a good recommendation. I think the 225x40x18 was $169. -JoeB

/edit - Not that it should matter but this is on a Gen-1 Solara.

by **richcali1@email.com** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 8:45 am

Go with Toyo's (My family has 4 vehicles with them and they last long and handle well)

by **biggie** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:34 am

Toyos don't come in my size.

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