I have a 2005 and need to replace tires. Going thru threads, looks like a good upgrade would be the Eagle F1 GS D3. Recommended was to go to the bigger 255/45R18. Will these work well on the stock 18X8 rims? What is popular opinion for tire replacements for stock rims?

I have a 2005 and need to replace tires. Going thru threads, looks like a good upgrade would be the Eagle F1 GS D3. Recommended was to go to the bigger 255/45R18. Will these work well on the stock 18X8 rims? What is popular opinion for tire replacements for stock rims?
Well many have used Discount Tire and their tire and rim specials.

It is interesting to read the Experience postings with the various Tire brands on the site and the overall ratings that the tires receive.

Also some have used Foose Rims for thier wheels.

At the bottom of the Tire and rim section there is a area on the left that has postings "For the last 75 days" as the default. You can set it to the begining and you will then see all of the the various postings members have made.

Regards

Buying tires is tricky. To a critical driver, tires can make or break a car. Try to get a tire that you can return within a trial period in case you're not happy with them. Sometimes, factory stores have deals or trials that independents do not.

I don't have personal experience with that specific tire, but if you need a maximum performance tire for summer driving, they should be fine. The EMT or ROF will ride a bit harsher and be somewhat noisier than the standard version. For cold weather, snow, mud or ice, however, any tire of that type can be a handful.

IIRC, the 8" rim is the narrowest rim that tire can use.

If you're just coming off the OEM Michelins, I'd also suggest considering the Goodyear RS-A EMT that they started putting on the XLR's in '07. It may help a bit with some of the ride and noise issues associated with the Michelins.

It really depends on how, when and where you drive, but maximum performance tires to characteristically sacrifice ride and noise for handling and grip, so you might get something you're not expecting. That also applies to changing tire and wheel sizes (away from stock specs).

Good luck, and be sure to post your experiences. There aren't a lot of X's out there, and information is hard to come by.

I had the stock Good Year Eagle RS-A EMT on the car and I had to replace the whole set. They were out of spec and the car vibrated at 40 and 80 MPH. Then, when I changed rims to OEM chrome rims, I found out that one of the tires had a 5 inch open split on the inside. I had it replaced under warranty. If you choose Good Year, ask the manufacturing date, inspect them carefully and spin them slowly while the car is on the lift (Spin by hand in the front and idle in gear for the back). They should not move more than 1/16 of an inch vertically and horizontally.

SilverX

I have a 2005 and need to replace tires. Going thru threads, looks like a good upgrade would be the Eagle F1 GS D3. Recommended was to go to the bigger 255/45R18. Will these work well on the stock 18X8 rims? What is popular opinion for tire replacements for stock rims?

Back in the 80's one of the selling points for Michelins is they were the roundest (truest) tire made. I do not know if that is true today??

Based on my experience, I doubt that Good Year will claim to be that good. :skep

Back in the 80's one of the selling points for Michelins is they were the roundest (truest) tire made. I do not know if that is true today??

I had the eagle F1's on my corvette and they were great. I just worried constantly about being stuck somewhere if they should find a nail or lose air. I did carry a pump though. I just replaced my michelins with new ones on the xlr and really have been happy with the ride and performance. they seem to be better and last longer than other tires available. I like the insurance of run flats. (I still carry a pump out of habbit) Just my opinion. Bill (ocool)

Be sure to check the manufacturing dates, regardless of source. Every maker has problem tires, of course, and that's part of the reason a trial period is useful.

Additionally, Hunter has a balancer/system that uses the same process the car manufacturers do and should eliminate many/most problems. I can't find my link on it now, but I believe this is the one:

http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/balancer/4159T/index.htm

Some companies that sell tire/wheel combos mail order use it prior to shipping, and a number of tire stores do, as well.

Thanks for the replies and adivce so far, but my main question is about the bigger tire size on the stock wheels - a 255/45/R18 on an 18X8 rim - will this work? Also, I am driving my awesome machine in San Diego, so no worry about ice, snow, and rain (for the most part) - biggest issue is sun damage! Thanks for your help!

gypsees, those wheels & tires are a match from michelin & no other tires will work or as well, as far as wider tires there is only about 1 1/2 in max to fit. Any good tire store can tell you what will work or check with discount tire, tire rack.If you use a run flat tire that is in the side wall of the tire and not in the wheel like michelin you can run a perlli but it will cost you alot more than the michelin