Unicron

I found a pretty decent street tire for persons running 18's in 225/40/18 and 255/35/18. These tires best fit the condition of daily commute and tread longevity.

Yokohama AVS ES100

They are not heavy for 255/35/18...
23 pounds - T1-S
24.7 pounds - AVS ES100
28 pounds - S03
27 pounds - Kuhmo 712 (estimated)

Tread width is huge (255/35/18)...
9.8 inches - AVS ES100
8.4 inches - Toyo T1-S (estimated)
9.4 inches - S03

Price (255/35/18)...
$166 - avs es100
$210 - s03
$217 - T1-S
$150 - Kuhmo 712

UTG...
220 - S03
280 - T1-S
280 - AVS ES100
280 - kuhmo 712

A pic of the AVS ES100:

socal28

Interesting...
Thanks for the info!
I always knew these damn SO-3's were heavy!

Unicron

Yep, compared to the T1-S...the S03's and S02's are heavy. But then again, there is not much for tread width on the T1-s.

The AVS ES100 are about 2 pounds heavier than the T1-s, but have a much bigger tread width.
I am afraid I will run into rubbing issues if I try the AVS ES100.

People were always wondering why I don't rub with 18x8.5 +50mm running 255/35/18's...I think it's because the tread width on the T1-s isn't too wide.

DJ Qube

That's my setup, too. I'm running the Toyo Proxes T1-S's right now, but the rear 255-35-18 is barely tucking under the fender. I don't know where I'm going to put another 1.4 inches of width! Even the 225-40-18s are at 8.7 inches!

DaRKCrow

Thats my set up too, but I am on P-7000 they suck ballz.


DaRKCrow

Unicron

DaRKCrow,

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?mak...7000+SUPERSPORT

Tire rack doesn't have the tread width listed for the 255/35/18 P7000 but the UTG is 320. That tire must be a ultra long lasting tire at the expense of grip.
The T1-S's grip may be a bit better...but not by a whole lot I think. And I estimate that the S03 will have better performance than the T1-s...not for sure though.

DJ Qube,

Yep...I have a tight 2 finger gap between the tire tread and the top of the fender. I think I have a 50% chance of rubbing with those AVS ES100

Unicron

I have gone through a crapload of tires, and was looking for a tire that would be cost effiecient as well as have some sporty feeling to them.

Here are the tires I have purchased so far...

Front:
1 - 205/55/16 S02
1 - Yokohama Parada 215/40/18
1 - T1-S 225/40/18

Rear:
2 - 225/50/16 S02
1 - Yokohama Parada 225/40/18
2 - T1-S 245/35/18
1 - T1-S 255/35/18

Hmm...the ratio looks like 2 rears for every front tire.

socal28

Yeah, that's a good reason why I rub sometimes in rear with these SO-3's with +53 offset. I have about 1.5 - 2 finger gap also. I had to shave off some of my rear bumper top inside fender lip! (of course, I don't have to worry about that at the moment now that I actually DON'T have a rear bumper! )
The other part that rubs occasionally is the bolt that holds the rear bumper to the side fender quarter panel on the inside.

RidinLow

Grassroots reviewed them this month and said that the ES100's compare favorably to the Kumho 712 and the Hankook Ventus something, but they're not as good as the Azenis or the KD.

They also reviewed the Parada Spec 2's and basically called them a fast & furious style tire... not very grippy but very cool looking.

Kwando

Unicron is your car lowered? If so with what kind of setup?

I currently run Kumho 712. Fronts - 224/40/28 Rears - 255/35/18. Car is lowered with Kg/MM DR-21 Race springs. Front has about a 2 finger gap. Rear has barely a 1 finger gap. Car was aligned with me sitting in the car and a rear camber of 2.2. My car rubs only on full suspension travel. I took the tire off and found it's actually rubbing on the top of the wheel well in the rears. In the front it's rubbing on the inner fender lining just right above where the bumper attaches. I will try to take some pics of the specific locations.

I had to shave part of the bumper off just like socal28. I also cut part of the washer on the bolt off so it would clear.

I don't think I can add more width to my setup without any major rubbing issues. Normal driving i don't rub at all, but on those harsh roads...