Need some recommendations for 225/40/18 tires. Tread ratings above 300, i need them to last. I have Hankook K106 on the car now and they ok, but I am interested in what others are running or recommend. If we can, stay below $150.00 per tire. Z rating is not required, but min is H rating. Thanks for your help.

 

Why such a high tread rating? You're really going to compromise on the grip.

 

General Exclaim UHP work pretty well for $100 a tire from the rack.Test pretty well with a 380 treadwear. But liek PTHermes said... You're going to sacrifice lots of grip but will have a lot more life.

 

Life of the tire is the point, but I still want some grip. The Hankooks are a good compromise. I do not see the point in paying 200.00 per tire that only last 1/4 of the life of the 120.00 tire with similar performance. I researched the Nexan brand, but I have never had these on a car. I may just go back with the Hankooks.

 

You could afford 18" wheels, but you can't afford the best tires for them?

 

Like I said. General Exclaim UHP. Just look at em and compare em to other tires in its class. Also the tirerack test resuilts.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...del=Exclaim+UHP

 

This is my 3rd set of tires on my 18 inch wheels. I have three cars that I maintain, and I do not think that 200.00 each for tires that do not last is a deal or considered the best. I am looking for the best overall tire around the range I see as the best deal. Sure I can afford 200.00 a piece tires, car is paid for, but do I think it makes sense when I drive the car on the actual road and not a track....no. My tires lasted about 3-4 years, and the factory tires made it 1 year. Others may think replacing tires every year is a deal, but I do not and I am willing to compromise.

 

[QUOTE=viets2000,Mar 9 2010, 08:04 PM]Like I said.

 

What about the Sumitomo HTR Z III? I hear wonderful things about them.

And zdan, 18s aren't THAT expensive. My Kazera's from Tire Rack were under $600 for the wheels themselves. My Star Specs cost more than that. Now if he has the baller Volks, Advans, etc, then I could see your point.

 

The point is, don't buy 18" wheels if you don't like spending a lot on tires.