Tires for 18x8 +45 TSW?
 

Got some TSW wheels in 18x8+45 square setup. I'm dropped 1.4" on Eibach & want ultra low profile tires. I 'm fine with bumps, and I don't AutoX... What are some good tires?

I was recommended:
Hankook v12 evo 245/35
Continental Extreme Contact DW 225/40
And Falken ZX912 235/40 from my friend at Firestone (super cheap)

Which is best and what is a good size for a small sidewall, but still keeps great handing?

don't forget dunlop star spec 2 (less tyre life but more grip) and even eagle F1 asymmetric 2

If you don't autoX just get the cheap 235/40s IMO

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Either of the first two. The Falkens are all-seasons. Friends don't let friends put all-seasons on their sports car.

Which are likely better/more grippy than the summers that came on the car.

Lots of tires are. That doesn't make them good tires, it just makes the Primacy HP bad ones.

Regardless, the 'Kook V12s will be a much better tire and I can't see them costing much more.

I can get the Falkens for $550, hankooks cost almost $900. Would the falkens be close to 245/35 in sidewall height? Thanks for the help guys, first time buying wheels..

The sizes are different too. Still not sure which fits best!

Hmm. If you can get the Falkens that cheap it might be worth it. Is that installed, or just for the tires? They'll be grippier than the crappy Primacy in any case. The second number is the sidewall ratio; the Falkens will be "taller" than the Hankooks, but they'll both be lower profile than the stock 215/45 tires.

You can get 245/35 Ventus V12s from Tire Rack for a bit less - about $750 plus shipping - but then you'll have to pay someone to mount/balance them for you.

Both 245/35 and 235/40 will both fit fine. 235/40 is a little taller and 245/35 is wider.

550 installed. Okay I think I'll just buy some hankooks.

Just get the Hankooks. They are fine. I've been on mine since like July with 0 issues:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8...5b5c586a_b.jpg

Hankook v12 in 245/35 18?
or should I use a 225 or 235 width?

I talked to another "tire expert" at discount tire, he said 245 will be too wide in the front and affect handling.
Those look perfect btw!

I'm on 225 40 18s all around. The wheels are 18x8 +35. 245's would definitely be too wide. 235 or 225 will be fine.

Action shot for you as well:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8...20f5d60d_b.jpg

I didn't see it stated but your sidewall height is your section width multiplied by your aspect ratio. In the case of the 245/35, that's 245mm x .35 aspect ratio = 85.75mm. Converted from metric by dividing by 25.4 works out to 3.375 inches.

Now you know how to fish! :D

I forgot to mention that this measurement is to the base of the tire bead. The lip of the wheel rim will cover some of that, generally by about half an inch for most wheels.

Nice set up. Are those 18" TSW Interlagos ?

Yep. 18x8 +35

They're about to be replaced though. :( Gramlights are on the way. 18x9.5 +40 57C6.

The Faulkens I purchased for my truck offer sh!t for grip.

I just got my 18x8's wrapped in Falken Azenis 922's 225/40R18 and I'm pretty happy with them. I don't do a lot of racing, but drive spiritedly to/from work. I feel more connected to the ground around corners. You should check the reviews on the tires you are looking at (and make sure to check tire weights as well!)

Good luck! :happy0180: