Ok,

I recently decided that I needed a new look, and decided to go with the Palo Uber forged rims in 18 X 7.5. They are in the mail tomorrow so I want to get some advanced notice on tires. My MINI (Cheeze) is not dropped yet but i would like to a little bit eventually. Perhaps some Texas springs or such if possible.

My question is, what tire to go for? I have only had runflats on my R90's and just replaced them with the same. I think i may go non runflat, but with my wife occasionally driving it, I am a bit hesitant.

I appreciate any feedback on those who have recently bought tires for 18X7.5. Both 18" run flat and non runflats.

Thank you,
John

PS. Car is used for DD and spirited driving on the street.

 

please post some pics when you get the wheels on the car
i'm interested it how these look on the car in 18

 

The 18x7 R105 JCW rims come with runflats in 205/40R18. The 18x7.5 size of your rims may be a stretch for that size runflat. Do they make runflats in a wider size (215 or 225 / 35)? Not sure if you'll have the option...

As for non-runflats, they will improve the ride and stick better. The 18" Dunlop runflats that come on the JCW rims also wear very quickly (I only got around 3500 miles out of my front pair), and they cost more than 17" runflats. I'd highly suggest non-runflats (speaking from experience) unless you don't mind blowing >$1200 every year or so.

For non-runflats, check out BF Goodrich KDW2s, and Kumho SPTs for summer tires. Pirelli has some good all-seasons from what others told me earlier. Check out this thread where I got advice on non-runflats for 18x7 inch wheels...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...highlight=r105

 

Go for a 215/35/18 lots of good tires

or

For a little rubbing 225/40/18

 

225/40/18 For a little rubbing???

Is that Stock or if I lower about 1" later on?

Thank you,
John

 

Stock, you will rub a little to a lot depending on how many people ride in your car.

Little people = Little Rub
Big people = Big Rub

 

ok, think I will stick to the 215's then. I want to lower a slight bit later (Texs springs, FSD's) and don't want to worry about it too much.

As for tires, any experience with the BFG g-force sports?

 

I have 18" Enkei J10s with H-sport springs (1 inch drop front and back) and have had no rubbing at all. I bought the Pirelli P zero nero's in a 215/35/18 M-S and they are really a great tire. I've been running them about a year now and the tires really show very little if any wear except maybe the corners being a little scuffed from my weekend runs in the hills. Mostly in town and Highway driving. I have heard that if you plan to drop the car you will want to be carefull about going with a 215/40/18 and if you go a 225/35/18 you will for sure rub if droped. It would drive me crazy if my tires were rubbing. I don't want to have to dremmel, cut or anything else for that matter. Thoses wheels are very good looking by the way. Congrat's !

 

I run 18" wheels, and have tires in 215/35/18 . I have had pretty good luck with my Toyo Proxes 4.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2


These are pretty darn good tires- 215-35-18 should work well for you- sidenote- the KDW2's are noisy, especially with some miles on them. Might also wanna try the Kumho ECSTA SPT's- $97!

 

I am a bit torn between the Kumho SPT's and the g-force sports. The KDW2's have not gotten good reviews on noise, and I use this as my daily driver (~50 miles total to work and back) so I don't think they meet my criteria.

I will have to take a liik at the Pirelli Nero's.

Thank you,
John

 

I can also vouch for the Pirelli Nero M+S. I've had these tires for a couple months and they are excellent for my driving needs. My car is a daily driver that gets driven with spirit on occasion. (one hour from Deals Gap...)

If you can only have one tire for the entire year, it is hard to go wrong with these. The ride is good, they don't make noise, and they stick quite well for All Season tires. Another bonus is that they use the same pattern as the standard P-Zero Nero, which is very aggressive.

They come in these sizes:
215/35-18 (best handling, but harsh(er) ride)
215/40-18 (good compromise?)
215/45-18 (best ride, but highest diameter and weight)

Bottom Line:
If you want one tire for the whole year, go with these.

If you have a dedicated winter set, go with something stickier like Eagle F1s.