JCW R113 tire suggestions

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Jun 28, 2014 | 10:56 PM

Mayfair

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JCW R113 tire suggestions

Hello,

The OEM 205/40/18 that are on now are pretty much done, so need to get a new set of tires. Looking to ditch the RFT and get non RFT. Would 215/40/18 fit without any issues, as there are more choices available. Found a set of Continental DWS for a decent price. Would anyone recommend it? Or Any other recommendations? Thanks

Jun 29, 2014 | 08:44 AM

minirab

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I have Conti DWs on my R58 JCW, great tire for the price but have only
heard that the DWS are a good tire for all season.

Jun 29, 2014 | 12:07 PM

Mayfair

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Originally Posted by minirab

I have Conti DWs on my R58 JCW, great tire for the price but have only heard that the DWS are a good tire for all season.

Thanks for the feedback. Did you have any issues, fitting the tire on the rims?

Jun 29, 2014 | 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayfair

Yes, 215/40-18 will fit your rims and your OEM suspension. Tire diameter is a little taller than OEM but fine at 24.8".

In that size-

Continental DWS (Ultra High Perf All Season)
$150 each 540 treadwear, Good for comfortable street use and in cold weather, some snow, and longer wearing.
Continental DW (Max Summer)
$151 each, 340 treadwear, more performance oriented than DWS with faster wear, only warm weather use. Comfortable for street use.

Another option is
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (UHP all season)
$146 each, 500 treadwear. Good handling street tire, good wear, three season, not as comfortable riding as the DWS.

Jun 29, 2014 | 02:22 PM

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Yes, 215/40-18 will fit your rims and your OEM suspension. Tire diameter is a little taller than OEM but fine at 24.8". In that size- Continental DWS (Ultra High Perf All Season) $150 each 540 treadwear, Good for comfortable street use and in cold weather, some snow, and longer wearing. Continental DW (Max Summer) $151 each, 340 treadwear, more performance oriented than DWS with faster wear, only warm weather use. Comfortable for street use. Another option is Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (UHP all season) $146 each, 500 treadwear. Good handling street tire, good wear, three season, not as comfortable riding as the DWS.

Thank you very much!!