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Lord_Nycon
11-10-2005, 03:52 AM
I want to know what tire i should use for my car riding on 18"x7.5" Kazera KZ-A rims. i don't know much about tires so i'm kinda lost i believe a 215/45-18 tire size is correct for that rim(at least thats what tirerack told me). I want to spend 120 or less per tire. I have seen a bunch but i don't know whats good/whats not. someone please help.
ZoomVT
11-10-2005, 11:29 AM
damn you! you have my wheels. (bastard)
we have almos the same car now cause mine is a titanium gray as well from the same year but i dont have a spoiler.
To answer your question, i went with the Kumho ECSTA ASX 225/40/18. I paid 92 a piece, great tires IMO. I got them at tire rack, and yeah they recommend that size you mention but i wanted lower profile. The size i use does not affect the speedo so its ok.
Gambino
11-10-2005, 11:32 AM
I, too, have 225/40r18 Kumho Ecsta ASX and love them
RHAGEL
11-10-2005, 12:19 PM
I have the Kumho Ecsta ASX on my Protege and they are awesome. I know its not the same size but they were $77 a piece.
goldwing2000
11-10-2005, 03:09 PM
Another vote for the Ecsta ASX.

I wouldn't put a 215 tire on a 7.5" wide wheel, though. That's just asking for curb rash.
ZoomVT
11-10-2005, 03:22 PM
225 wont help you much either. blah
goldwing2000
11-10-2005, 03:36 PM
225 wont help you much either. blah

Every little bit helps. Personally, I'd go with 7.0" and 225 but since he already has the wheels, there's not much you can do.
Gambino
11-10-2005, 04:20 PM
definately do 225/40r18. That is very close to stock size too (24.9" diameter for stock, 25.1" for 225/40r18)
Lord_Nycon
11-10-2005, 06:33 PM
thanks for the help i really apriciate it. i think i will go with the kumho escta asx in 225/40-18. thanks again.
peepsalot
11-10-2005, 06:37 PM
tirerack.com has lots of user reviews. I just got a set of BFG KDW-2's and they handle very well, only drawback is a bit of road noise.
MidnightSpeeder
11-10-2005, 10:41 PM
Just whatever you do - don't cheap out and get Wanli's..
GrayZoom
11-11-2005, 10:55 AM
Kumho Ecsta ASX is my vote as well. I love these tires. :) Mine are 225/45/17 on 5Zigen 5ZR Copse wheels 17 x 7.5
BoostThat3
11-21-2005, 12:54 AM
woo woo got me a set of Bridgestone Potenzaaaaaaa.. directional tires. no clue what size tho, for stock 16s