[wichitagreg]

I hate these tires, but I don't need competition soft summer tires. I want ride quality first, noise (or lack of it) second, and tread life third. Any suggestions for 18 inch square setup?

Another option is to look for 17 inch tire and wheel packages but they seem iffy on the blue brakes.

Would appreciate any and all opinions.

[230iZTR]

Do you need to drive on them year-round including winter, or will you get a separate set of dedicated winter tires?

And do you want to continue to use the stock rims (and if so, which package do you have?), or do you want to upgrade to a square rim setup to facilitate a square tire setup more easily?

[hwntime]

Sounds like a UHPAS tire might be a good option by what you're describing if you need an A/S tire. Since noise is a concern, I'd highly recommend staying away from the highly rated Mich AS3+. I have them now and they are VERY loud! I personally like Conti DWS for UHP A/S tires and if you're not in a place that gets snow, the DW could be an option. Whatever you do, get rid of those damn RFT's. I blew out two in 6 months and that cost what a full set of UHPAS tires would cost you.

[wichitagreg]

Year round. Square. 17 in need new wheels. Have M brakes.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by wichitagreg

Another option is to look for 17 inch tire and wheel packages but they seem iffy on the blue brakes.

These BBS SR 17X7½ ET35 fit over the blue brakes: https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...taggered+Tires. You can confirm this with the Rack, as they sell them for our cars.

They're not cheap-cheap, but they're certainly top quality. Another member's experience with the BBS SR in, I believe, that same size: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...0&postcount=15

[sethwas]

Originally Posted by wichitagreg

I want ride quality first, noise (or lack of it) second, and tread life third.

That right there is the "Grand Touring" tire category.

Lots of options. Top choice seems to be the Yokohama Avid Ascend for top wet handling and the Michelin Premier for dry. (splitting hairs really).
Bridgestone Driveguard is the top run flat.

There are other options from Continental and Pirelli etc. of course in case those float your boat in terms of subjective 'feel'. As for which you should get - well which do you have a coupon for?

Seth

[wichitagreg]

Originally Posted by hwntime

Sounds like a UHPAS tire might be a good option by what you're describing if you need an A/S tire. Since noise is a concern, I'd highly recommend staying away from the highly rated Mich AS3+. I have them now and they are VERY loud! I personally like Conti DWS for UHP A/S tires and if you're not in a place that gets snow, the DW could be an option. Whatever you do, get rid of those damn RFT's. I blew out two in 6 months and that cost what a full set of UHPAS tires would cost you.

Thank you for the advice. I just can't handle the cost of moving to 17 inch wheels, so I will get a little better tire in 18. I looked up the DWS and I think they will meet my needs. Good reviews on Tire Rack. In my price range (Local Discount tire out the door mounted and lifetime maintenance for $807.13).

I will also take the advice and move to a 245/35 18 in the rear if my stock wheels are 18X8. Stick with 225/40 18 for the front.

Will keep this thread updated.

Thanks again.

Greg

[hwntime]

Originally Posted by wichitagreg

Thank you for the advice. I just can't handle the cost of moving to 17 inch wheels, so I will get a little better tire in 18. I looked up the DWS and I think they will meet my needs. Good reviews on Tire Rack. In my price range (Local Discount tire out the door mounted and lifetime maintenance for $807.13).

I will also take the advice and move to a 245/35 18 in the rear if my stock wheels are 18X8. Stick with 225/40 18 for the front.

Will keep this thread updated.

Thanks again.

Greg

Find the lowest price online and have your local DT price match. I've done that with them for my last 3 or 4 sets. My last set of 225/40 and 245/35 DWS's we're somewhere around $760-$780 with road hazard coverage for the life of the tire after rebates.

[wichitagreg]

I also got the certificates for road hazard. So $143 each plus install and cert, but my stock wheels are 18X7.5, so no 245 on the rear.

[ralawren]

Originally Posted by wichitagreg

I also got the certificates for road hazard. So $143 each plus install and cert, but my stock wheels are 18X7.5, so no 245 on the rear.

At least you can rotate tires to get a few more miles out of them!

[wichitagreg]

I got the DWS 06's installed today, just under $800. I cannot find a rebate for these tires.

The door jamb sticker says for air pressure: 33 F and 41 R. Discount tire put in 35 all around. I've always ran my tires a little higher and was thinking 38F and 42R. Is there a reason to stick with the door jamb? I remember the Ford Explorer problems was under-inflation based on Firestone's recommendations.

[wichitagreg]

So far I'm quite happy with these tires compared to the stock run flats. Quiet and much less jolting over road imperfections.

My owner's manual recommends 33 psi front, and 41 psi rear for the tire pressure. It sure seems odd. Anyone care to try to explain their reasoning for this??

I normally run all my tires about 5 lbs above the recommended, on my F150 and my Harley. I get very good feel, braking, and tread life. I have not noticed a stiffer ride, except the Harley is a little worse than the recommended pressure.

[PeterWT]

Just saw this thread and was going to recommend the DWS06. Then saw that's what you got.
I run 38psi cold F&R, but I'm on Michelin AS3+ in 235/40/18 & 255/35/18.