I got 18+8.5 and 18+9.5 wheels on the way. Looking at tires and would like your opinion on the best all around tire . I live in the midwest and winters [do not drive it much in winter ] are bad . Looking to get 245/40 fr. and 275/40 rear Thanks...Bill

 

with all the people on this site with opinions on every thing...no one has a tire suggestion ?

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhpas.jsp

 

so you want a performance tire that can work in the snow. i dont have a clue, but recommend picking up a dedicated winter set of winter shoes. then get an ultra hi perf for the rest of the yr

 

just get two sets of tires. its just better that way.

 

No...I didnt mean that...Like I said I dont drive it much if there is snow on the streets . I have my stock 17's for winter .Looking for good all around tire for the rest of the year .

 

Ive been looking at the Falken GR Beta FK-451 245/40/18 and 275/40/18

 

bfg kd series looks promising. or if you want the good stuff a bfg drag radial is better, but wont last long

 

I have a set of bfg drag radials for the track . On my rear 17's . I'll end up with 6 extra tires . The stock goodyears and the set of drag tires

 

Bridgestone S0-3's (fantastic grip levels), Toyo T1's (great grip, better ride quality), Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (newest tire on the market, rated as an all-season tire with the grip levels of the Bridgestone, great wet weather handling, expensive)
I have the Toyo's on my 19in wheels and like them alot except for their at the limit (on track) handling is a little squirrely. If your just cruising around on them and not pushing the envelope too much I'd just get a set on cheapo Falcon's or Kuhmo's.

 

you will have a height stagger with that setup and on the sedan, you don't want that (just won't look right, IMO) - I think you should go with 245/40 fronts and 275/35 rears - those actually match up to the stock sizes better...

my vote is for the BFG KD's as well - next best thing to R-compound there is...

 

I dont have a sedan....coupe 245/40 and 275/40 is good

 

I ended up ordering the Nitto NT 555 extreme