AK47

I'm looking into changing my standard 17" for 18" wheels (probably a choice between speedline, OZ or rays). I would appreciate any useful information on the best type of tyres to use when using 18" wheels.

I am currently using the standard Bridgestone RE070 tyres on the 17" and have no complaints about these except that they seem to wear quicker than I'd like.

Cheers!

Blue_Boy

I went for Speedline Turini's (they look good & easily cope with 6-pot AP's underneath).

Tyre wise, I went for Toyo's which I've always been happy with, but they don't seem anywhere near as grippy as the RE070's which were on my 17" wheels originally! Perhaps I just need to wear them in more (although they've done 1K miles at least now).

Danny B

How soon are you looking to buy the new wheels?
I'm in desperate need of 4 new alloys, perhaps we can do a deal if you want to sell them to finance the new ones.
Not fussed about the tyres, but the wheels must be mint.

gnome

Just put Turini's on my sti8 2 days ago, i had yokohama's put on and my feeling is they dont grip as well, allthough not pushed them yet, but i will say they are a much better ride so the wife has stopped moaning so much as she drives it most. I think they look stunning.

AK47

Danny - sorry I'm looking at keeping the 17" originals in case I am not happy with the new alloys (they're not scratched but need a little cleaning)

hmmmm...as I thought, the RE070 are probably the best set of tyres and to find a similar performing set in 18" will be difficult ...sigh

Dave-Battle

I've been running P Zero Nero's for the past 3,000 miles and I'm very happy with them. More grip, better turn in and steering feel and a slightly better ride as well. I've not yet got to their limit but they seem pretty progressive so far.

Dave

DBY

Me to I have run Neros on 18 ppf7 for 8000 miles they are now half worn but still cling on like nobodys can thoroughly recommend them

Regards

John

AK47

cheers, will look into the price of the P's