285/40/18 all-season high-perf tires ?

[Gabe]

Why am I having such a hard time finding an all-season high-performance tire in 285/40R18 ??

This size was once the stock rear size on GT500's so I would think that some all-season options to be out there but I'm not finding almost anything.

Everything's a summer tire.

I want all-seasons so that I'll still be able to drive the car in the cold weather before the snow actually starts falling.

And yes, my car's currently equipped with the factory 19's but I'm looking into a set of 18's for my summer set-up and that's the size I'm 99% sure that I'm gonna run.

 

[cbass]

You're having a hard time because it's a unicorn. Just settle on a good summer tire and take it easy under 45°. I have summer and winter tires, and don't actually switch until it's well under 40° and had no problems on the few days I drove my f1's in the cold. Just don't think they would handle snow or ice all that well...

 

[tehdixie]

You're having a hard time because it's a unicorn. Just settle on a good summer tire and take it easy under 45°. I have summer and winter tires, and don't actually switch until it's well under 40° and had no problems on the few days I drove my f1's in the cold. Just don't think they would handle snow or ice all that well...

This.

I survived a winter living at 6000ft in Albuquerque in a 2800lb 400RWHP fox body on KDW2s.

The car shouldn't be out in nasty stuff and you'll be fine in a light dusting / cold weather as long as you don't drive like a goober.

Closest OP will probably get is a DWS in 275/40

 

[Gabe]

Well, I guess Michelin is gonna have an offering but not till some time in July and I don't think I want to spend an arm and a leg on Michelins ...

 

[cbass]

I think there will be a promotion for $70 (?) off select Michelins at certain retailers then, too. It will be Alliance dealers, which means they would show up on the dealer search on Mich's website.

 

[Gabe]

I think I'm gonna have to pass on the sweet 18" rims and just get some 285/35/19's for the stock rear rims ... then worry about a dedicated winter set later on.

 

[skwerl]

If you were going to get the 18" wheels for summer use, why would you not run a summer tire on them? Use your all season tires in the winter.

 

[Gabe]

If you were going to get the 18" wheels for summer use, why would you not run a summer tire on them? Use your all season tires in the winter.

Because it gets cold around here long before it starts snowing, and I'd like to keep using the summer set-up until the flakes start falling.

 

[Apex50]

I really like my Bridgestone Pole Position All Seasons:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...9RE970PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

I put 275/40R19's on my brembo wheels for the winter and found them to stick well in cold/wet conditions. Looks like there are several options in 18" that are pretty close to the size you're seeking.

 

[Godzirra]

Check and see if continental extreme contact dws comes in that size

 

[StangPhD]

I went with 295-35-18 NT05s. They stick like crazy and are ok in the rain.

 

[Sky Render]

All-season tires suck. If you're not driving in snow, you don't need them. (And if you are driving in the snow, you should probably get some snow tires instead!) If you want a good tire that will work in a large range of temperatures and won't break the bank, get some Nitto NT555s.

 

[mfergel]

I think I'm gonna have to pass on the sweet 18" rims and just get some 285/35/19's for the stock rear rims ... then worry about a dedicated winter set later on.

That's what I've been running - Eagle F1's. I'll be honest, I had some snow problems with them this last winter but my tread was also not the best.

I'm almost thinking of picking up some used stock 17's to run during the winter months (although Richmond doesn't have a really bad winter).

 

[retfr8flyr]

I live near Richmond and I don't drive mine when there is snow on the ground. My winter setup is BFG KDW II's in 255/45/18. I have run these for the last 5 years and, for me they work fine in the temps we get in this area.


Earl

 

[mfergel]

I live near Richmond and I don't drive mine when there is snow on the ground. My winter setup is BFG KDW II's in 255/45/18. I have run these for the last 5 years and, for me they work fine in the temps we get in this area.


Earl

Are you just throwing stock rims on?

 

[Kbreeze]

Conti DWS are the best and actually do pretty well in the snow too. The best of all the uhp all seasons, some of which were almost useless in the white stuff. DWS are what I run on my car right now on my rtr's. And I'm pretty sure they come in 285/40/18. Todays uhp all seasons don't suck. Theyve come a long way. Of course there is SOME compromise but they are a very respectable jack of all trades and made specifically for sports and muscle cars.

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[retfr8flyr]

I use a set of 18x9 Shelby Razor's for my winter setup. I think a set of stock wheels, that you can pick up cheap, would be good for a winter setup.


Earl

 

[mfergel]

I use a set of 18x9 Shelby Razor's for my winter setup. I think a set of stock wheels, that you can pick up cheap, would be good for a winter setup.


Earl

Yeah, I'm sure you see some of the same craigslist ads I do. I see the 17's with tires sell for $350 or less all the time.

 

[Kbreeze]

I used to do the seasonal wheel/tire swap but it was a pain in the ass and its not like the weather is predictable or consistent. It can be 60 one day and 35 and snowing the next. Hard to decide best time to do the swap. Also then you have to drive around with less desirable wheels 4 months of the year, unless of course you can afford 2 nice sets. And unless you are someone who tracks the car, todays modern uhp a/s tires is all you really need for the street imho.

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[retfr8flyr]

It's a lot easier down here as we don't get that much snow. I run DR's on my summer tire setup, regular tires will not begin to hold my street tune and it's easy to change over, I usually switch around the first part of April and the end of October. It all depends on the weather forecasts, as to when I change over.

Of course I don't work, so even though it's my DD, I can still take my wife's car if it's nasty out. Running DR's isn't a problem for me.


Earl