CU2 quiet tyres on 18" stock rims

[BigBen]

OK, my tyres are hitting the wear indicators and I notice that the stock Michelins become noisy (that is started to rumble) as it wears out.

Anyone recommend a very quiet touring tyre I should be looking at getting? Im after comfort and silence rather that all out grip. I do heaps of km per year, nearly 30,000km last year.

[I CU2]

Avan dB's? http://www.yokohama.com.au/Tyres/ADVAN-dB.aspx

You do sacrifice some handling for the quietness though.

[BigBen]

Thanks I'll see how much they are today. Any other tyres I should be looking at? The original Michelins looks like its going to last about 50,000km but the noise is driving me nuts.

[I CU2]

Michilan Primacy 3 ST are supposed to be really quiet too and competes with the Advan dB's (They're a replacement for both the sports orientated HP - (used on the stock luxury wheels) and the comfort based LC)

[ChaosMaster]

Yeah, I would go for the Advan DV V551. Yokohama's are known to be quieter than their competitor equiv, and that specific tyre model is designed to be quiet. I can't remember what the UTQG rating was exactly, but the treadwear rating was fairly high, and they are low RR tyres, so they should do 30000 km quite easily, even 50000 shouldn't be a stretch. I've got Conti CSC3 and I think they have either a 260 or 280 rating, and after 20 000 km, they still have over 70%. The Yoko's would be even better.

[BigBen]

Michilan Primacy 3 ST are supposed to be really quiet too and competes with the Advan dB's (They're a replacement for both the sports orientated HP - (used on the stock luxury wheels) and the comfort based LC)

I have the Michelins HP Primacy and they were ok when you but as the tyres wear out they get louder and louder. Not sure what the difference is between the Primacy models thou.

[BigBen]

I've price up the Advan DV V551, and they range from $295.00 to $370.00 each depending if you call shops in the west, or eastern suburbs.

[MR_LATE]

yoko db i got 45000 out of them
michelins 45000 out of them
yoko advans.. 30000 super grip though lol

[I CU2]

^ Did you notice much reduction in drive going from michi's to the db's?

[minhdung1911]

My front tyres are wearing out too. Noisy as hell. I'm looking at Bridgestone RE050A from Kmart for $332 (Brisbane). I'm also after quietness and comfort. Does anyone know how this compares against Yoko DB?

[BigBen]

Im not sure if the Michilan Primacy 3 ST comes in the 235-45-18 size but the Advan DB V551 does.
The Bridgestones RE050A are on special at the local Bob Jane Tmart for $265.00. This is what they were trying to flog to me when I ask for a price for the Advan DB.

[MR_LATE]

^ Did you notice much reduction in drive going from michi's to the db's?

overall driving exp was better in the db's but just ever so slightly. im also surprised the michs lasted as long as they did

[ChaosMaster]

Im not sure if the Michilan Primacy 3 ST comes in the 235-45-18 size but the Advan DB V551 does.
The Bridgestones RE050A are on special at the local Bob Jane Tmart for $265.00. This is what they were trying to flog to me when I ask for a price for the Advan DB.

RE050A are OEM tyres on a lot of sports cars. It's a good tyre, but it's not the longest lasting one. Wear rating of 140 is quite low, so you would be changing around every 20 000 - 25 000km. It's a performance tyre, and from the Max Performance group as well (Tyres are grouped in Extreme, Max, Ultra High, High, GT for summer tyres; obviously the higher tier it is, the more grippy it is, with most extreme tyres being semi-slicks). I would think Advan DB would go into the GT spec. Don't let the GT fool you though, as it's still a summer tyre, so it'll still grip a lot better than all weather tyres.

[mpricecs]

I too had the same issues with the Michelin HP's, couldn't get rid of them soon enough - they just wouldn't wear out! I have had the GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 2 on for 8 months now and very pleased. They may be a bit more expensive than some of the other options, but they ride well, are quiet and seem to be wearing very well. Watch the YOK dB - I think they have too low a speed rating for the 18" LUX to be legal.

Ride comfort and noise were the most important issues for me in tyre selection, but they handle well also. Wouldn't go near the RE050A for noise, ride and wear.

I'm enjoying the EURO so much more having got rid of those Michelin's!

[MR_LATE]

I too had the same issues with the Michelin HP's, couldn't get rid of them soon enough - they just wouldn't wear out! I have had the GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 2 on for 8 months now and very pleased. They may be a bit more expensive than some of the other options, but they ride well, are quiet and seem to be wearing very well. Watch the YOK dB - I think they have too low a speed rating for the 18" LUX to be legal.

Ride comfort and noise were the most important issues for me in tyre selection, but they handle well also. Wouldn't go near the RE050A for noise, ride and wear.

I'm enjoying the EURO so much more having got rid of those Michelin's!

youre right about euro not being fun with michelin hps

[rokkuchan]

has anyone purchased off tirerack.com ? I remember getting a quote before for international shipping and it still ends up cheaper than buying locally if you put all the costs incl. mounting/balancing etc.

A bit interested in these:
Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS 98W, wear rating of 400 AA A USD$664. Waiting for shipping quote.

[honda73]

Yes i"ve purchased some tyres from Tirerack.
Very good service,they arived in 5 days, no problems.
will do it again.
just dont go over a $1000 total because of duty tax

[ChaosMaster]

Tirerack is good, but from memory, only if the tyres are worth over $250 each. So for extreme high performance tyres, ones that usually go for around $350-400 mark, they make for great value. For tyres that are usually under $200, shipping really kills it. I think last I checked, it was $170 freight for 4 tyres.

[rokkuchan]

just got reply back from tirerack - it is $295USD to ship... It isn't worth it for the tyres less than $200. It's definitely worth for tyres worth over $300-400.00 . Also they can't export Bridgestone's tyres as they have a contract with tirerack which denies them from exporting to overseas for marketing reasons. That's too bad.

[minhdung1911]

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 2 235/45/18 was quoted AU$319 ea by Goodyear and it is only US$165 on tirerack. I am waiting for shipping quote now.

[rokkuchan]

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 2 235/45/18 was quoted AU$319 ea by Goodyear and it is only US$165 on tirerack. I am waiting for shipping quote now.

I got quoted on these too. $299usd shipping + $165x4 + $30x4 fitting/balance

You're looking at about AUD$1115.xx + $120 for fitting and balance. = Total of ~AUD$1235.xx +/- 1to2% difference (currency exchange etc).

This equates to around $305-$310 each... If aussie shop charge $319 then you're better off just buying here for the convenience.

[minhdung1911]

I got quoted on these too. $299usd shipping + $165x4 + $30x4 fitting/balance

You're looking at about AUD$1115.xx + $120 for fitting and balance. = Total of ~AUD$1235.xx +/- 1to2% difference (currency exchange etc).

This equates to around $305-$310 each... If aussie shop charge $319 then you're better off just buying here for the convenience.

Yeah, you're right :-)

[rokkuchan]

I've just ordered 4x Hankook Ventus V12 EVO 235 45 18 @180each. Reviews seems to be very well.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Hankook/Ventus+V12+Evo+(K110)

Noise is my current issue with the Michelins so hope these would do well.

[minhdung1911]

I've just ordered 4x Hankook Ventus V12 EVO 235 45 18 @180each. Reviews seems to be very well.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Hankook/Ventus+V12+Evo+(K110)

Noise is my current issue with the Michelins so hope these would do well.

Cant find these in 235 45 18? Where did you buy them?

[rokkuchan]

Cant find these in 235 45 18? Where did you buy them?

Here you go :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235-45-18-HANKOOK-VENTUS-V12-EVO-K110-TYRE-235-45R18-/400511031501?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d405158cd&_uhb=1

[minhdung1911]

Here you go :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235-45-18-HANKOOK-VENTUS-V12-EVO-K110-TYRE-235-45R18-/400511031501?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d405158cd&_uhb=1

Ahhhh. Thanks Rokkuchan!!

[BigBen]

I've just ordered 4x Hankook Ventus V12 EVO 235 45 18 @180each. Reviews seems to be very well.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Hankook/Ventus+V12+Evo+(K110)

Noise is my current issue with the Michelins so hope these would do well.

They are on ebay.com.au for $180.00 each.

[rokkuchan]

Got the Hankook Ventus V12 mounted today! and WOW what a huge difference! Steering response was completely different compared to those Michelins. - Allowed smoother steering response and feedback. It's a hell lot quieter now and comfort is very good for 45 profile tyres.

It just happened to poor down rain for a little bit today but was very wet enough for me to test it out. Wet grip is also very good but i did manage to make VSC blink a little while doing some spirited cornering. This is due to not breaking in the tyres yet so i expect it to be a hell lot more grippy after first 1000kms done.

Overall - highly recommended and bang for buck tyres!

[MR_LATE]

whats it like compared to the pirelli p1?

[rokkuchan]

whats it like compared to the pirelli p1?

Never had P1 in any of my cars before so can't say. But my friend has M3 which has PZeros as oem and the m3 community has widely raved about these same tyres compared to the pzeros.

[BigBen]

Got the Hankook Ventus V12 mounted today! and WOW what a huge difference! Steering response was completely different compared to those Michelins. - Allowed smoother steering response and feedback. It's a hell lot quieter now and comfort is very good for 45 profile tyres.

It just happened to poor down rain for a little bit today but was very wet enough for me to test it out. Wet grip is also very good but i did manage to make VSC blink a little while doing some spirited cornering. This is due to not breaking in the tyres yet so i expect it to be a hell lot more grippy after first 1000kms done.

Overall - highly recommended and bang for buck tyres!

Whats the treadwear number for this tyre?

[rokkuchan]

whats the treadwear number for this tyre?

280-aa-a

[luvmyeuro]

youre right about euro not being fun with michelin hps


I too had the same issues with the Michelin HP's, couldn't get rid of them soon enough - they just wouldn't wear out! I have had the GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 2 on for 8 months now and very pleased. They may be a bit more expensive than some of the other options, but they ride well, are quiet and seem to be wearing very well. Watch the YOK dB - I think they have too low a speed rating for the 18" LUX to be legal.

Ride comfort and noise were the most important issues for me in tyre selection, but they handle well also. Wouldn't go near the RE050A for noise, ride and wear.

I'm enjoying the EURO so much more having got rid of those Michelin's!

I've still got my OEM Michellin HP's on with 75% of the tread left on them after 80,000 ks, they rumble at low speed and have a constant whurring sound at med to high speed. The are the noisiest tyre I've ever had on any car. It feels like I'm driving a 4WD with chunky off road tyres or a truck. They don't seem to want to wear out ! I've spoken to the dealer about them a few times and all I get is differing responses such as the rear negative camber causes them to wear unevenly & that they are a soft compound high grip tyre which makes them suseptible to uneven wear. I don't want to replace them any earlier than I have to, as it just doesn't make any economical sense to so, however they drive me crazy with the constant excessive noise. If I wait till their worn out I may be waiting for ever at the current wear rate. When I do eventually get my next tyres, the No. 1 consideration will be very low noise level, I couldn't give a damn about the grip, thats what the VSC is for. Anyway just wanted to vent about these crap tyres. Not enjoying my ride for some time now.

[rokkuchan]

I've still got my OEM Michellin HP's on with 75% of the tread left on them after 80,000 ks, they rumble at low speed and have a constant whurring sound at med to high speed. The are the noisiest tyre I've ever had on any car. It feels like I'm driving a 4WD with chunky off road tyres or a truck. They don't seem to want to wear out ! I've spoken to the dealer about them a few times and all I get is differing responses such as the rear negative camber causes them to wear unevenly & that they are a soft compound high grip tyre which makes them suseptible to uneven wear. I don't want to replace them any earlier than I have to, as it just doesn't make any economical sense to so, however they drive me crazy with the constant excessive noise. If I wait till their worn out I may be waiting for ever at the current wear rate. When I do eventually get my next tyres, the No. 1 consideration will be very low noise level, I couldn't give a damn about the grip, thats what the VSC is for. Anyway just wanted to vent about these crap tyres. Not enjoying my ride for some time now.

these michelin tyres seem to age and deteriorate a lot faster than other tyres as they age they get very hard. Not sure they're soft compound, to have better treadwear usually the trade off is having harder compound.

I got the Hankooks now and loving it! Peace and quiet at last. I also managed to sold the set of michelins on gumtree for $150.00 with at least 3mm left on them. Perhaps find someone who doesn't care about noise and sell it to them or find someone who does track a lot or drifting and sell them your old set to get new set?

[fillit]

these michelin tyres seem to age and deteriorate a lot faster than other tyres as they age they get very hard. Not sure they're soft compound, to have better treadwear usually the trade off is having harder compound.

I got the Hankooks now and loving it! Peace and quiet at last. I also managed to sold the set of michelins on gumtree for $150.00 with at least 3mm left on them. Perhaps find someone who doesn't care about noise and sell it to them or find someone who does track a lot or drifting and sell them your old set to get new set?

Euro has a sort of annoying size for tires as they are quite rare and almost always pay a slight premium. My Michelin HP were still meaty after 50000kms but they have completely dried up and was some stress cracks developing on the edges (although I do basically drive it like a race car). I had a set of Nankang NS2 put on for $160 fitted a corner which was a pretty decent deal, although if you can take advantage of the bridgestone deal 4 for 3, you'll have better quality tires.

[rokkuchan]

It's fine to put 225 45 18 on. Very little difference.

[BigBen]

It's fine to put 225 45 18 on. Very little difference.

You might not be insured in an accident by putting a skinnier tyre.

You can use a 245x40x18 without effecting the speedo or your insurance.

[rokkuchan]

You might not be insured in an accident by putting a skinnier tyre.

You can use a 245x40x18 without effecting the speedo or your insurance.

yes that maybe but just saying 225 and 235 have little to none difference in traction, however 225's generally has lower weight rating so if going 225, must find ultra performance ones like ku36 with very hard side wall. Side wall does make a difference in cornering and protection of of the rim. If you can find 225 with 98Y-100 it should be perfectly fine and it is legal means it would not affect insurance imho. Unless your insurance co is very anal.

My Bro's RX8 is also 18x8 stockies and uses 225/45 tyres as factory. It's just the accord euros are heavier and requires a straighter wall and higher weight rating so it would not collapse during cornering.

my 2cents.

[MR_LATE]

wow ty

[mixmelb]

Currently use dunlop sport maxx RT. Highly recommended for quiet, grippy, and comfort tyre.

[BigBen]

Currently use dunlop sport maxx RT. Highly recommended for quiet, grippy, and comfort tyre.

Agreed that these are grippy but not very quiet.

[I CU2]

Does anyone have Michilin Sport/Super Sports - are they worth the extra $$$?

[ChaosMaster]

GoodYear are doing the buy 4 pay 3 sale again, so it might be a good time to upgrade. F1 Asy are going for $205 each for 225/40R18, and they are a good quiet and grippy tyre.

I wouldn't bother with Mich SS, overkill for Euro IMHO. And I've found Michilins to not age well.

[blabla]

I am actually using Nexen Nfera SU1's good handeling in try and wet travelled less then 10k http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/tyres/brands/nexen/nfera-su1

[minhdung1911]

I rang up Jaxquickfit and asked about the Bridgestone buy 4 pay 3 sale for my CU2 Lux, the guy said i should just go with the Hankook V12 Evo for $198 ea.

[minhdung1911]

Will replace 2 front tyres with the Hankook and then put my CU2 on carsales :-).

[blabla]

I rang up Jaxquickfit and asked about the Bridgestone buy 4 pay 3 sale for my CU2 Lux, the guy said i should just go with the Hankook V12 Evo for $198 ea.

all tire shops will push the tyres they get most margin on. its a directional wont be as quiet as an asymmetric tire

[minhdung1911]

all tire shops will push the tyres they get most margin on. its a directional wont be as quiet as an asymmetric tire

I thought so when he was trying to talk me into the Hankook. I'm gonna sell the CU2 so this doesn't matter anymore :-).

[ExpressCoffee]

How much am I looking at paying to get some new tyres for my lux CU2 sitting on the `8" stockies?

Preferably looking at 245/40/18
Currently on Toyo Proxes T1 Sport but they're way too expensive!

[ChaosMaster]

How much am I looking at paying to get some new tyres for my lux CU2 sitting on the `8" stockies?

Preferably looking at 245/40/18
Currently on Toyo Proxes T1 Sport but they're way too expensive!

GoodYear are doing their Buy 4 for price of 3 deal right now. And the F1 Asym 2's are well known for good value for performance/noise. Not sure how much they go for though, but the F1 Directional 5 go for around $225 each

[ExpressCoffee]

GoodYear are doing their Buy 4 for price of 3 deal right now. And the F1 Asym 2's are well known for good value for performance/noise. Not sure how much they go for though, but the F1 Directional 5 go for around $225 each

Thank you.
Is there any Michelin tyres or others that include the buy 3 get one free? Looking to spend around 200 per wheel.

Edit: where did you find them for $225 each? I called up Goodyear and they said F1's are $295 each..

[ChaosMaster]

Thank you.
Is there any Michelin tyres or others that include the buy 3 get one free? Looking to spend around 200 per wheel.

Edit: where did you find them for $225 each? I called up Goodyear and they said F1's are $295 each..

I haven't actually seen any other company outside of GoodYear (and Dunlop, which as far as I know are owned by the same company), do the buy 3 get one free offer. Especially not with Michelins. I haven't been too impressed by Michelins mind, I know the PSS is a great performance tyre, but bloody expensive. My experience with Michelins are with their Eco XM2 range, but they don't age well. After a few years, the sidewalls start to crack (and look crap), I've had one grow a bubble in the side wall, and the road noise is crap. Don't get me wrong, when they were new, they were fine. Nothing special, but not terrible either, but for a tyre that's advertised for it's extended range they don't handle aging well.

I suggest you call around a bit, as different dealers/retailers/workshops will have different prices for the same model/size, even if they are the same franchise. Tyre Power Hawthorn is known for being respectable, seeing you're in melbourne. Otherwise, Tempe Tyres are good too, and they're a Trader on this forum. That's where I got the price from, but they're in NSW. Their prices include postage, but you'll have to go to a Bob Jane or Kmart Auto and pay $15 for them to fit and balance it.

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/tyreproducts.php?Goodyear%202454018%2093Y%20Eagle% 20F1%20Directional%205

Federal S595 are also highly rated as well
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/tyreproducts.php?Federal%202454018%2093W%20SS-595

Or you could through this list:
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/tyre_section.php?BrandName=&TyreWidth=245&TyreProfile=40&TyreDiameter=18&TyrePattern=&TyreLoad=&TyreSpeed=&RunFlat=

Of the ones there, outside of the Fed and GoodYear linked above, I would consider Kumho KU31 if you're on a tighter budget (went from Mich XM2 to Kumho KH18 and it's quieter and gripper, albeit the Mich were old, but still has given me a good impression on Kumho; KU36 are very popular for people who go to the track as well). I would AVOID Conti, I have Continental Sport Contact 3 on my car, changed over from the Dunlops that came as OEM on the car, and they are LOUD. Perhaps the CSC5 would be an improvement, but I can't see it being much. RE050A are a decent choice, but they've been on the market for ages, and have a fairly low wear rating.

EDIT: Also note that you may have to get tyres to a higher load rating to comply with insurance. I'm not sure what they are for the CU2 though.

[rokkuchan]

Tyres are tyres just get the cheapest of the common reputed range (bridge/kumho/hankook) and stick with correct load rating and size/aspect ratio etc.
It's not a car with 400nm of torque or with 300kw so most of the time you will never exceed the limits of the tyres designed for road use unless you do stupid things.

[ChaosMaster]

Tyres are tyres just get the cheapest of the common reputed range (bridge/kumho/hankook) and stick with correct load rating and size/aspect ratio etc.
It's not a car with 400nm of torque or with 300kw so most of the time you will never exceed the limits of the tyres designed for road use unless you do stupid things.

You couldn't be more wrong. I went with Continental Sport Contact 3, and I hate them, so damn loud. And will have to live with them for another 20 000km at least. There's a lot more to tyres than just grip, just like there's a lot more to cars than power. A little research doesn't hurt.

[rokkuchan]

You couldn't be more wrong. I went with Continental Sport Contact 3, and I hate them, so damn loud. And will have to live with them for another 20 000km at least. There's a lot more to tyres than just grip, just like there's a lot more to cars than power. A little research doesn't hurt.

of course research doesn't hurt.
I think performance tyres are usually louder - your Sport Contact 3 is a performance tyre right?. I also think anything <= 45 profile will have more significant road noise.

Friend's BMW 5 series has the same continental conticontact (n) and is absolutely quiet. But ofcourse it has higher profile of 50 or 55. (though could be better built car in insulating noise).

I would pick tyres that is more focused on comfort ride rather than performance if you care about noise so much and also common sense in just looking at the aggressiveness of the tyre treads.

I got the hankook v12 - it still has a little bit of noise but i think it's as quiet as it gets with that profile before lowering standards on performance/grip. Hence why i suggested just get the cheapest of any reputable brands, which is usually focused on comfort rather than performance.

[ChaosMaster]

It would be dependent on the car, but I'm talking about on the same car, the CSC3 are louder, by a fair margin. And the tread design is far from the most aggressive I've seen, only about half way. And cheaper tyres don't mean more comfortable/quiet. E.g. Yokohama have the BluEarth as their cheapest, then the C.Drive then the V551 dB. They go quieter with each step, but then the price goes up as well. Even with Bridgestone, they differentiate between their budget and premium alongside performance and comfort. I think the trinity for tyres was Performance/Comfort/Price, where you can choose 2 of the 3.

[ExpressCoffee]

Thank you to the both of you for the information!

[amant02]

Tyres are tyres just get the cheapest of the common reputed range (bridge/kumho/hankook) and stick with correct load rating and size/aspect ratio etc.
It's not a car with 400nm of torque or with 300kw so most of the time you will never exceed the limits of the tyres designed for road use unless you do stupid things.

The Master Troll is here.

So according to your dumbkoont theory, Tyre Brands like, Achillies, DiamondBack for example, will give me the same performance as Bridgestone, Continentals??

Then the following line should be correct as well,

Bridgestone will give me same performance has a set of Hooiser?

[DreadAngel]

whats it like compared to the pirelli p1?


Never had P1 in any of my cars before so can't say. But my friend has M3 which has PZeros as oem and the m3 community has widely raved about these same tyres compared to the pzeros.

PZeroes are Advan like the normal Pirelli range ie P1, P4, etc are Yokohama.


Tyres are tyres just get the cheapest of the common reputed range (bridge/kumho/hankook) and stick with correct load rating and size/aspect ratio etc.
It's not a car with 400nm of torque or with 300kw so most of the time you will never exceed the limits of the tyres designed for road use unless you do stupid things.

Cheapest common reputed range can/usually be as bad as no name brand or only slightly better...

Not exactly what you want when you're in an emergency...

[MR_LATE]

thankyou dreadangel

[free2d]

Hi,

Am using Advan RS 18x8 +45 with 225/40R18 tires on my Euro. Thinking of changing to PS3. Will any of these 3 sizes be an issue of rubbing the fender? I do not want to fender roll. Thanks.
1. 225/45R18
2. 235/45R18
3. 235/40R18

[DreadAngel]

thankyou dreadangel

All good :)

Like previously mentioned, Pirelli's PZero range is nuts like the Michelin Pilot Sport/Cup while the P1/4/6 etc will have some nice ones and some that you'd want to avoid.

[ChaosMaster]

Hi,

Am using Advan RS 18x8 +45 with 225/40R18 tires on my Euro. Thinking of changing to PS3. Will any of these 3 sizes be an issue of rubbing the fender? I do not want to fender roll. Thanks.
1. 225/45R18
2. 235/45R18
3. 235/40R18

Not too sure about rubbing, but I AM sure that you're speedo will be thrown way off. I remember doing some calculations, and it said 225/40R18 or 245/35R18 would be within range. 235/40R18 would throw the speedo off by 5% compared to stock (using 205/55R16 as a base). Going 235/45R18 will mean your speedo will be way off.

[free2d]

Not too sure about rubbing, but I AM sure that you're speedo will be thrown way off. I remember doing some calculations, and it said 225/40R18 or 245/35R18 would be within range. 235/40R18 would throw the speedo off by 5% compared to stock (using 205/55R16 as a base). Going 235/45R18 will mean your speedo will be way off.

I find 225/40R18 is to rough/hard. Want something comfy. Prob go with 225/45R18.

[ChaosMaster]

I find 225/40R18 is to rough/hard. Want something comfy. Prob go with 225/45R18.

I know what you mean, as I'm running the same size tyre, albeit on a 8.5" wide rim. However, if you want to stay within 3% of your speedo, 225/40R18 really is the only way to go, which in itself is 0.84% larger than OEM 16", however going up to a 45 profile would throw you off 4.4%. It would also make your car use more fuel, as the engine has to work harder, and acceleration will be slightly slower as well. Another thing with going wider is that the more track, the more contact with the road which usually means more road noise. It's one of the downsides to going 18" unfortunately. One route you can go down though, would be changing your dampers/shocks to better ones. Especially if you intend to lower your car anyways, shocks influence a cars ride a lot more than a 5% increase in aspect ratio. That and I highly doubt you'll notice much of a difference between a 40 and 45 profile tyre anyways.

As a last resort, as in if you don't want to change shocks and can't deal with the harder ride, then you could always sell your 18" and grab a set of 17s to replace them.

[MR_LATE]

All good :)

Like previously mentioned, Pirelli's PZero range is nuts like the Michelin Pilot Sport/Cup while the P1/4/6 etc will have some nice ones and some that you'd want to avoid.

atm im on p1 centurato 245/45/18 they are a but weird. grippy but weird as in it feels like a boat, maybe im use to 235/45 for so long.
also its funny u said p zeros, i was washing gf's car and noticed that shes on p zeros. was like daaaaammm this girl!

[BigBen]

Got the Hankook Ventus V12 mounted today! and WOW what a huge difference! Steering response was completely different compared to those Michelins. - Allowed smoother steering response and feedback. It's a hell lot quieter now and comfort is very good for 45 profile tyres.

It just happened to poor down rain for a little bit today but was very wet enough for me to test it out. Wet grip is also very good but i did manage to make VSC blink a little while doing some spirited cornering. This is due to not breaking in the tyres yet so i expect it to be a hell lot more grippy after first 1000kms done.

Overall - highly recommended and bang for buck tyres!

What is the update on these tyres? still a happy camper? Still quiet?