So my 21st birthday is coming up and my dad decided to buy me a set of new tires for my car as a present (Thanks pop!). I personally despise the stock Potenzas, they seem to transmit a lot of bumps and rattles and don't perform too well, so I didn't want to just bring them to the dealership for a set of four OEMs.

I looked into the FAQ's and found good tire information, but nothing specific for the stock 18" split-five spoke wheels. I know the stock tire size is 235/45/18 but I wanted to get something a little meatier....what are my options?

I was looking on tire rack and saw some good options, but I'm not sure which to go with. Can anyone suggest me some options?

Shopped shot of my car>>

 

i have some dunlop run on flats and they r pretty sticky and good.

 

michelin pilot sports are good too.

get a stagger tire size if you can, it'd be more aggressive!

225/45 ane 245/45

 

Can you explain the staggered tire setup and what it does/means?

 

If you don't know, you wont appreciate it.

nevermind, just get stock sizes.

 

Well, considering this is my DD, I'm not too worried about snap oversteer with equal width tires...matter of fact, I didn't even think such a marginal difference (225/245) could even make a noticeable difference in driving dynamics. I was just wondering if you knew something else about the staggered setup that I didn't. Thanks for the help

 

It gives it better handling cuz the tires that push the car are wider and gives it a more agressive flush look when is staggered

 

Furthermore, on a rear drive vehicle, wider rear tires will stick a little better than the narrower front ones meaning that there is a little less chance of oversteer (the tendency for the rear of the vehicle to lose traction and snap around the planted front tires). Oversteer is a dangerous condition that is difficult to control. Hence why manufacturers almost always design cars that "push" or understeer and will slide forward even though the wheels are turned. So, if your car is rear drive, then go with the staggered setup. I agree, stay with stock sizes on stock rims or possibly go up one size. (225F/245R or 235F/255R)

Of course, all wheel drive cars require tires of the same size so as to not confuse the AWD system.

 

Nice car man...

 

Ask pops for a set of Eagle F1s. He'll probably hit you for asking.