WICKED SS

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I am talking about good performing tires that are around $160-200 each? I only need 2 for the front since I'll have 295/35R18 DR's for the back.

Anything better then BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 275/35YR18 for $200 each? Theres a local shop that has them but I kinda wanted z rated since I like to race a lot. Is there really a difference between from Y to Z rated tires?


Thanks

bigbadblackws6

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WWW.TIRERACK.COM

WICKED SS

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been on there,

but looking for some more info
like what brand should I go with and are y rated tires almost just as good as z?

Joker

Fuzion ZR1's are right at 180-210 bucks in that size. Made by Bridgestone, aggressive tread design and new to the market.

ritz

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I'm getting Dunlop Direzza's.

$156.00 a piece
27lbs a piece (lighter than KDW 2's, AVS ES100's, and others I didn't really pay too much attention too).
and 300AA TW rating.

WICKED SS

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those w rated. But thats a pretty good price!


Fuzion ZR1's
I just got a pair for the 98 in the front but didnt think they made 275/35ZR18? Just checked on tirerack and they dont seem to have them in my size
damn!

Joker

I work at Firestone and will check on Tuesday about the Fuzions's sizes and availability.

ritz

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Yeah, but what is W rated too? 130-140MPH?

Since I started my new job I drive a company vehicle all day and to and from work, so the only time I'd be driving my car is the weekend, but hell I didn't even drive it this weekend. I'm just thinking about getting them for the front. I have Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals for the rear.

Joker

How do you like the Wide Ovals? I have 265/40/17's and 285/40/17's going on this week.

W is a 148 mph rating off the top of my head, could be wrong.

Trent

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Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712's my friend. 170 on Tire Rack right now for that size. I ran them on my Supra for 3 years. I had 245/40/18's on the front and never replaced them in that time. Went through rears like crazy, but since you are only going for the front, this is a great bang for the buck. Good grip, great rain behavior, long lasting, and not too harsh on the pocketbook.

abadss

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i had the kumho's and didnt like them. switched to the falken 451's and love them. i am about to buy some fronts, but the rears were 285/35/18 and they were about $380 for the two, mounted, balanced, tax everything from a local discount tire. but the grip is great, treadwear is very good, tread design looks nice, and road noise is very minimal. best budget type tire i have found.

warbird27

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go to discounttiredirect.com , i got a set of of Falkens for 154 a tire.

LS1[CHEVY]

Im getting Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S P275/35ZR-18 @ 186.00 per tire

alan2000T/A

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they're hard to find, but Toyo Proxy T1 or TS1 is in that price range and you won't hardly find a better all around performer.

'JustDreamin'

I wouldn't be too hung up about Z ratings. W (168mph max) and Y (186mph max) rated tires would probably do you just fine too....



Information below regarding Speed Ratings was lifted directly from TireRack's website.

Beginning in 1991, the speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below:

M 81 mph 130 km/h
N 87 mph 140 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.

W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars

While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.

225/50ZR16 in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h
205/45ZR17 88W 168 mph, 270 km/h
285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h

Most recently, when the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description is enclosed in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y), the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h indicated by the service description as shown below:

285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h
285/35ZR19 (99Y) in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h

As vehicles have increased their top speeds into Autobahn-only ranges, the tire speed ratings have evolved to better identify the tires capability, allowing drivers to match the speed of their tires with the top speed of their vehicle.



'Dreamin'

WICKED SS

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I was trying to find that info
thanks

yeah I dont plan to race past 150mph so W or Y would work. I will look into those falken 451's

thanks guys