18x8 A-Spec Wheel & Tire Setup (Deux) - Rambling-OK & Trolling-NOT OK
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18x8 A-Spec Wheel & Tire Setup (Deux) - Rambling-OK & Trolling-NOT OK
Just received the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx A - Max Performance Summer tires in size 255/40R18. Mine were all dated the 47th week of 2011, no worries for me (please do not use this thread to debate "old" tires).
The deal on these can be found here, for others wanting to try out the 255/40 setup inexpensively:
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w.../#post15677233
Please only post if contributing. Not sure how you can do that without either owning the 18x8 A-Spec wheels, or having pictures to share of your setup or tire purchases for these wheels. Feel free to post setups you've posted elsewhere in which we're no longer able to comment on.
The deal on these can be found here, for others wanting to try out the 255/40 setup inexpensively:
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w.../#post15677233
Please only post if contributing. Not sure how you can do that without either owning the 18x8 A-Spec wheels, or having pictures to share of your setup or tire purchases for these wheels. Feel free to post setups you've posted elsewhere in which we're no longer able to comment on.
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I beg mercy of you... I am but a humble TSXer with little to offer. I come begging alms of tire information for 18x8 wheels as I intend to buy some in the future and would like to hear testimony from those more worthy than I.
Please, forgive me.
Please, forgive me.
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I'm really at an impasse on tires for these wheels. I don't get a lot of snow where I'm at, maybe a solid week, but sometimes we do get 6-8", and ice as well. For this reason I have always had dedicated snow tires for our 3 Winter months, but now I'm not so sure.
Adding to that question is the size. I personally think I should fit 245/40's on an 8" wheel, but I really want 255/35's. Unfortunately, if I go with the 255 I'm very limited on true Winter tires, pretty much only the uber expensive Sottozero's fit the bill. So if I must have the 255 then it'd be better to get the DWS-06. I like the 25" OD compared to the 245/40's 25.7", but I don't like the additional $100 price.
This is what a 255/35 looks like on an 8" wheel.
IMG_4187 by tudorior, on Flickr
Just the front...
IMG_4185 by tudorior, on Flickr
Not too bad IMO.
Adding to that question is the size. I personally think I should fit 245/40's on an 8" wheel, but I really want 255/35's. Unfortunately, if I go with the 255 I'm very limited on true Winter tires, pretty much only the uber expensive Sottozero's fit the bill. So if I must have the 255 then it'd be better to get the DWS-06. I like the 25" OD compared to the 245/40's 25.7", but I don't like the additional $100 price.
This is what a 255/35 looks like on an 8" wheel.
IMG_4187 by tudorior, on Flickr
Just the front...
IMG_4185 by tudorior, on Flickr
Not too bad IMO.
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Why go so wide on a winter tire?
Wouldn't the cheapest, thinnest (relatively speaking) tires be the best bet? Seems illogical to spend a bunch of money for something that sits in storage most of the year. And in equal conditions, wouldn't a 225 or 235 perform better than a 255 when lack of grip is the main factor?
Wouldn't the cheapest, thinnest (relatively speaking) tires be the best bet? Seems illogical to spend a bunch of money for something that sits in storage most of the year. And in equal conditions, wouldn't a 225 or 235 perform better than a 255 when lack of grip is the main factor?
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Generally speaking, it seems that 245 tread width is 0.5" narrower than 255 tread width. Will a 0.5" narrower tire make a noticeable difference in snow? I have no idea....
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Why go so wide on a winter tire?
Wouldn't the cheapest, thinnest (relatively speaking) tires be the best bet? Seems illogical to spend a bunch of money for something that sits in storage most of the year. And in equal conditions, wouldn't a 225 or 235 perform better than a 255 when lack of grip is the main factor?
Wouldn't the cheapest, thinnest (relatively speaking) tires be the best bet? Seems illogical to spend a bunch of money for something that sits in storage most of the year. And in equal conditions, wouldn't a 225 or 235 perform better than a 255 when lack of grip is the main factor?
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Rule of thumb:
For summer tires- go as wide as possible
For winter tires- go as narrow as possible
Disclaimer: Personally, for winters, I get the oem width, while for my summers I bump it up by 2 sizes. I've heard if you go too narrow with the TL, the handling and ride characteristics get brutal. Happened to a friend of mine's mother- they ended up having to sell those winter tires and go with the oem size.
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Wider isn't always better, it depends on what you want from your tires. In fact, for acceleration it's worse, adds unsprung weight, and steering weight as well (which some people don't like). So it really depends on how you use your Summer tires. I like the look and feel of a wider tire, but understand I'm giving up some performance, and bang-for-the-buck for going wider.
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Ok, I meant that within reason, lol.
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What do you have on the CRV? Dedicated snow tire?
The Aspecs look pretty awesome on a miniCUV like that!
The Aspecs look pretty awesome on a miniCUV like that!
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Damn the Aspecs DO look good on the SUV! Just sexy wheels are what they are...
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Cheers to the other guy/gal looking past all the banter and recognizing a great deal on Dunlops when they see one.
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You literally had 2 on topic posts from people complimenting the look and asking a question. Unless you blocked them? I'll add that I think the wheels DO look great on the CRV.
Damn...
Guess you take this shit a little more seriously than others. Got any cool vids of your(my)self being rolled down a mountain, or anything?
Damn...
Guess you take this shit a little more seriously than others. Got any cool vids of your(my)self being rolled down a mountain, or anything?
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What were the sizes and brand of tires? What was the car? What was the tread depth on each set of tires?
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Yeah, we have a couple of guys on here that just like to argue. MT & NF should get a room lol. They both seem like cool dudes though, just best to stay out of arguments with them 'cause they enjoy it a little too much.
Back OT, I think these wheels look really nice on the CRV, but I wish they were 19's because they look a bit small for such a big vehicle (IMO).
Back OT, I think these wheels look really nice on the CRV, but I wish they were 19's because they look a bit small for such a big vehicle (IMO).
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And no, I was not comparing bald tires vs new tires. For fuck sakes.
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Fuck what a waste of 4 sets of A-Specs....
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Tire purchases so far; shipped price for each set of 4:
Honda CR-V (Thank You TireRack Closeouts)
255/55R-18 PIRELLI SCORPION WINTER XL $422.88 (Dedicated Winter)
235/60R-18 PIRELLI SCORPION ICE & SNOW XL $390.04 (Run as A/S Spring-Fall - Still Undecided)
Acura TL
255/40R-18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx A $346.28
Honda CR-V (Thank You TireRack Closeouts)
255/55R-18 PIRELLI SCORPION WINTER XL $422.88 (Dedicated Winter)
235/60R-18 PIRELLI SCORPION ICE & SNOW XL $390.04 (Run as A/S Spring-Fall - Still Undecided)
Acura TL
255/40R-18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx A $346.28
Was that apiece or for the set of four? I'm confused because you "stated shipped for each set of 4" but that seems super low. Which is a super good price for a set but seems more on par with the per tire cost.
Just curious about the clarificaiton.
Thanks.
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I'm not sure what that means.
I asked if it was $246/$290-ish per tire or per set. Because that price seems on par with a per tire cost but you mentioned per set.
One seems like a good deal and the other seems like a great deal.
I was just curious which. When it comes time, I'd like to find something in line with that great deal if it's really a thing.
Thanks.
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That is, I'm asking if you meant: shipped price for each (set of 4) or shipped price (for each set of 4) as they have very different meanings.
I asked if it was $246/$290-ish per tire or per set. Because that price seems on par with a per tire cost but you mentioned per set.
One seems like a good deal and the other seems like a great deal.
I was just curious which. When it comes time, I'd like to find something in line with that great deal if it's really a thing.
Thanks.
EDIT:
That is, I'm asking if you meant: shipped price for each (set of 4) or shipped price (for each set of 4) as they have very different meanings.
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