245/35/18 tire?

arrutled · 09-28-2009, 12:23 PM

What is the Best extreme performance tire in this size? it seems at though the Kuhmo ecsta XS is the only one!!! and that is very frustrating!!!!!!!! are there other options for a street legal tire that kicks ass?

Dave Mac · 09-28-2009, 08:07 PM

You are correct, the Kumho's are the ONLY ones in that size. You could go with Dunlop Z1's in 235/40 18. They are just as wide as the Kumho 245's and the turn-in response is superior.

Dave

Eddy@ApexWheels · 09-28-2009, 08:19 PM

Might as well try the XS. do they have a good rear tire size? So many people try the dunlops because of what other people say, that it's hard to get real opinions. Very few people have actually tried both. Everybody else is spews the advice they heard on the net.

The NT-01 is street legal

I know 5 people around here that daily drive on them lol.

mtla4 · 09-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Kumho is good I used to daily drive/track them 5 years ago. I had 712's, Matrac(Marshal) and Kumho MX. The MX were amazing
I had Michelin Pilot(a few sets they were junk) My advice never let the name or price get to you.

larryn · 09-28-2009, 09:30 PM

XS is supposed to be a decent tire. There are a couple guys that run them at AX, arrutled.

I had the MX's and thought they were nowhere near as grippy as the then-popular Azenis RT-615, and they squealed like a pig. I'm pretty sure they alleviated those issues, and the XS is a good contender.

arrutled · 09-28-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

Might as well try the XS. do they have a good rear tire size? So many people try the dunlops because of what other people say, that it's hard to get real opinions. Very few people have actually tried both. Everybody else is spews the advice they heard on the net.

The NT-01 is street legal

I know 5 people around here that daily drive on them lol.

I believe I will be going with the XS. Tire-rack rates them very well in dry grip.
They have a 265/35/18 as well, so, it looks like a good fit for our wheels.
Not to mention anything beats run-flats!

Dave Mac · 09-29-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

Might as well try the XS. do they have a good rear tire size? So many people try the dunlops because of what other people say, that it's hard to get real opinions. Very few people have actually tried both. Everybody else is spews the advice they heard on the net.

The NT-01 is street legal

I know 5 people around here that daily drive on them lol.

Some of us have the results too! No spewage here, I've driven on just about everything out there.

arrutled · 09-29-2009, 04:02 PM

NT-01 is not available in 245/35/18
Dunlop actually called me today after I sent in a bunch of emails to them, lol. Their answer....go with 255/35/18. Lame.

Spec Volcanic · 09-29-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

What is the Best extreme performance tire in this size? it seems at though the Kuhmo ecsta XS is the only one!!! and that is very frustrating!!!!!!!! are there other options for a street legal tire that kicks ass?

I use the 245/35/18 Kuhmo XS front and rear and I very happy, a great street.

I have tracked them both in the wet and dry and was happy, there not Dot-R's but there are good, wear was less then expected.

arrutled · 09-29-2009, 06:00 PM

How long did they last you? 10,000?

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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	245/35/18 tire? What is the Best extreme performance tire in this size? it seems at though the Kuhmo ecsta XS is the only one!!! and that is very frustrating!!!!!!!! are there other options for a street legal tire that kicks ass? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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Dave Mac Private First Class 1 Rep 122 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	You are correct, the Kumho's are the ONLY ones in that size. You could go with Dunlop Z1's in 235/40 18. They are just as wide as the Kumho 245's and the turn-in response is superior. Dave
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Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Might as well try the XS. do they have a good rear tire size? So many people try the dunlops because of what other people say, that it's hard to get real opinions. Very few people have actually tried both. Everybody else is spews the advice they heard on the net. The NT-01 is street legal I know 5 people around here that daily drive on them lol.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	XS is supposed to be a decent tire. There are a couple guys that run them at AX, arrutled. I had the MX's and thought they were nowhere near as grippy as the then-popular Azenis RT-615, and they squealed like a pig. I'm pretty sure they alleviated those issues, and the XS is a good contender.
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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	NT-01 is not available in 245/35/18 Dunlop actually called me today after I sent in a bunch of emails to them, lol. Their answer....go with 255/35/18. Lame. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	How long did they last you? 10,000? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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