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Old 17 May 2005, 12:40 PM
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Which 18" tyres to go for?
Looking for 215 - 35 R18's.
Currently have Nankang's which i have found out are under speed rated therefore going to replace all 4 despite good tred on all.
Heard that Toyo's are a good value bet but told they will scrub quick.
Kwik fit said Michelin are the way to go, but expensive despite 25% off.
Can you guys give me some advice please esp re price v quality.
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Old 18 May 2005, 08:13 PM
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I've just bought some new wheels with Nankang tyres. They are a Z rating which is upto 150MPH (i think). Toyo's are exellent tyes but only have a 5000 -7000 mile lifespan. Apart from the obvious Michellin, Pirelli etc. I had KUMHO Ecsta supra tyres on my original wheels and they were good. Phil.
Old 19 May 2005, 11:42 AM
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go up a size i was running 215,35 and the car kept eating them go to 215,40 more meat on them and they seem to be lasting alot laster
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215/35's keep your speedo spot on when you're running 18's. Going up a size will slightly alter this.

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Thanks guys - will prob stick with same size.
Going to get the Nankang's checked out and may just replace front two if they are ok.
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