I'm a spirited driver looking for A/S that are up to the task. What are your favorites? I was looking at the latest Michelin's. http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/tires/products/pilot-sport-a-s-3-plus.html
Thats another inch in diameter. Thats alot. I mean it may fit but id be alil worried about rubbing.That looks like a perfect fit. Don’t know why that wasn’t stock size from the factory. Thanks for the pics - that boosts my confidence in going to 225/50-18 when due for my next set.
I work for Bridgestone so i get a 50% discount on tires thats why i run them but every set of Bridge or Firestones ive had have all ran to the end of the tread warranty which is usually 60k depending on the tire ofcourse but i do rotate every 5k as your supposed to.I've had a set of the michelin pilot sport a/s 3 and the newer pilot sport a/s 3+. These are going to be the best all season performance tires out there, I love them. The only reasons to consider something else would be budget or if you want something in a different segment like summer/winter/all weather/all terrain or ECO.
Thats awesome!! Can you share the discount or hook a TDI'r up with a gig to test tires?I work for Bridgestone so i get a 50% discount on tires thats why i run them but every set of Bridge or Firestones ive had have all ran to the end of the tread warranty which is usually 60k depending on the tire ofcourse but i do rotate every 5k as your supposed to.
LOL No we cant even get family members tires anymore. People were trying to make a business out of buying and reselling tires.Thats awesome!! Can you share the discount or hook a TDI'r up with a gig to test tires?
Rubbing will depend on wheel offset, unless you are going for "full flush" look with 500lb in the back you'll be fine.26.9” diameter according to the tire size calculator.
According to info on this forum, anything up to and including 27” will fit.
If I learn otherwise the hard way, I’ll let the folks here know - but I have confidence in the info shared here.
I'm with you dubStrom, apparently a 235x25x18 tire is available, but only someone mentally challenged would put that on their car.
You might as well just run on the rims !!!
I too appreciate the extra cushioning my upsize 235x55x18 tires give me.