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Ok, the wheel post is up so folks can have an idea what these would go on along with stock. But I've narrowed down the list some. Probably won't be much of a surprise as they line up with most talked about on here.
I'll likely bump it up to 235s since starting on stock wheels.
I've been reading posts on tires around the forum. They're often just discussing one or two tires, but it has helped.
I'm looking for something that'll hold with some gas or cornering, but I'm not looking to track it (least for now). Wet traction is a definite plus. Snow/ice traction concerns right now are minimal, but there is a chance I'll end up back in Colorado in the next year. Ideally I'd go with two sets of wheels but prepping for transition from the military limits how far I can go, hence the inclusion of All Seasons (the Conti 06s worked ok in snow on my MINI without going crazy). Aside from CO likely end spots are CA or FL.
Falken Azenis FK510
https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Azenis-FK510-225-40R18.htm These are currently the ones I'm leaning towards, but it's close. But they're a Summer tire so iffy if I end up in CO.
Falken Azenis FK450 A/S
https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Azenis-FK450-AS--225-40R18.htm Need to look into these some more, but figuring an A/S version of the 510s?
Continential EC DWS 06
https://tiresize.com/tires/Continental/ExtremeContact-DWS-06-225-40R18.htm As mentioned had these before, seemed to do alright, but pricier. I'd rather something more budget right now.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus
https://tiresize.com/tires/Michelin/Pilot-Sport-AS-3-Plus-225-40R18.htm Supposedly about the best All-Season, but same situation as Contis.
General G-Max AS-05
https://tiresize.com/tires/General/G-MAX-AS-05-225-40R18.htm Budget tire that seems to get good ratings. Not overall familiar with General.
General G-Max RS
https://tiresize.com/tires/General/G-Max-RS-225-40R18.htm Same as above, with similar potential Summer issue as Falkens.
Firestone Indy 500
https://tiresize.com/tires/Firestone/Firehawk-Indy-500-225-40R18.htm Seems a lot on the forum like these. I'm a bit biased against Firestone right now though based on how quickly my truck tires wore down and so-so traction. Plus for similar price/performance it seems the Falkens and Generals may have a small leg-up in wet traction performance. Same potential Summer issue as the Falkens.
Thanks for any input.
I'll likely bump it up to 235s since starting on stock wheels.
I've been reading posts on tires around the forum. They're often just discussing one or two tires, but it has helped.
I'm looking for something that'll hold with some gas or cornering, but I'm not looking to track it (least for now). Wet traction is a definite plus. Snow/ice traction concerns right now are minimal, but there is a chance I'll end up back in Colorado in the next year. Ideally I'd go with two sets of wheels but prepping for transition from the military limits how far I can go, hence the inclusion of All Seasons (the Conti 06s worked ok in snow on my MINI without going crazy). Aside from CO likely end spots are CA or FL.
Falken Azenis FK510
https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Azenis-FK510-225-40R18.htm These are currently the ones I'm leaning towards, but it's close. But they're a Summer tire so iffy if I end up in CO.
Falken Azenis FK450 A/S
https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Azenis-FK450-AS--225-40R18.htm Need to look into these some more, but figuring an A/S version of the 510s?
Continential EC DWS 06
https://tiresize.com/tires/Continental/ExtremeContact-DWS-06-225-40R18.htm As mentioned had these before, seemed to do alright, but pricier. I'd rather something more budget right now.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus
https://tiresize.com/tires/Michelin/Pilot-Sport-AS-3-Plus-225-40R18.htm Supposedly about the best All-Season, but same situation as Contis.
General G-Max AS-05
https://tiresize.com/tires/General/G-MAX-AS-05-225-40R18.htm Budget tire that seems to get good ratings. Not overall familiar with General.
General G-Max RS
https://tiresize.com/tires/General/G-Max-RS-225-40R18.htm Same as above, with similar potential Summer issue as Falkens.
Firestone Indy 500
https://tiresize.com/tires/Firestone/Firehawk-Indy-500-225-40R18.htm Seems a lot on the forum like these. I'm a bit biased against Firestone right now though based on how quickly my truck tires wore down and so-so traction. Plus for similar price/performance it seems the Falkens and Generals may have a small leg-up in wet traction performance. Same potential Summer issue as the Falkens.
Thanks for any input.