It's time to get rid of my Dunlop 205/40/18's RF's for some Non Run Flats. I can't stand the noise and harshness any longer ...

I've been thinking of changing to 215/35/18 or staying with 205/40/18's. My car is a factory JCW MCS Cabrio with JCW R105 18's.

Can anybody give me recommendations on tire size and tire choice?

I use the car as a daily driver in So Cal (very little rain to worry about) and I live in the mountains so I do a little canyon carving each day.

 

205/40/18 PS2's are my favorite pick!



Alex

 

Wish this tire was available in 205/45R17. Will have to try the PE2's.

 

In a 205/40R18, we have the Toyo Proxes 4



This tire has very good dry handling and will also handle nicely in the occasional wet weather in your area.

215/35R18 would be a nice size to run becasue you get more contact patch on the road, but the side wall size will make your ride very bumpy.

What kind of mileage are you looking for in the new set of tires you want?

Leo Barrios
leo@edgeracing.com
800-489-5353 x211
http://www.edgeracing.com

 

So do I!!

Alex

 

[QUOTE=leo@edgeracing.com;2576684]In a 205/40R18, we have the Toyo Proxes 4



215/35R18 would be a nice size to run becasue you get more contact patch on the road, but the side wall size will make your ride very bumpy.

They couldn't possibly be bumpier than my 205/40/18 Dunlop Runflats could they?

Also, the 215/35's should have the same overall diameter as the 205/40's right?

I have the R105 18 by 7' wheels with 15mm spacers. Would the 215's fit correctly or are they too wide for a 7" rim?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

gone for michelin pilot sport 2's in 205/40/18 on mine. had pilot exalto 2s on my last car and you could go hell for leather wet or dry!

 

Michelin PS2's


Thanks... I'm just wondering if they're worth the price.. they're much more expensive that many other tires like the Toyo T1R and the Yokahama S drives, etc...

 

For summer tires I'm running 215/40/18 Falken FK-452's thanks to Leo at Edgeracing had them for approx 6 months now and very happy with performance, ride, noise, wet & dry handling and Leo's service. Great price too! They are tucked away now for winter and running Nokian Hakkapeliitta's.

 

I dumped the stock 2015/40/18 runflats for 215/35/18 General Exclaim UHPs. Tirerack.com ranked them No 1 in the size, and for $82 a pop. Been nothing but happy with the handling and noise, and they are smoother than the 40-series RFs. For sure, the ride is stiff, but for me it is no big deal.