Help - need advice for summer tires in 18's...TIA

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05-21-2003, 07:34 AM

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Help - need advice for summer tires in 18's...TIA

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05-21-2003, 07:39 AM

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Bridgestone SO3's are usually choice #1

But since the designer of the SO3's I suppose also designed the Kumho MX.. And the MX's are cheaper, I am still waiting for mine to come in..

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05-21-2003, 08:05 AM

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05-21-2003, 08:07 AM

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05-21-2003, 08:19 AM

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Good compromise bet. traction, wear, and price -Bridgestone RE730

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05-21-2003, 08:59 AM

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My recommendations:

In no particular order:

Toyo T1-S <- good grippy lightweight tire, wore out a bit quick though

Bridgestone S0-3 <- current tire, good grip, pleased thus far

Michelin Pilot Sport <- excellent tire but pricey

Dunlop SP SPort 8000 <- not as high performance but an excellent tire for the price

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05-21-2003, 09:23 AM

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Read this....

Good comparison in the attached link. I have had Kumho MXs on for a few weeks now - very good value. Toyo T1s were stickier - esp in the wet - but not by much.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1253016.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1253016.phtml</a</li></ul>