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got new 18" x 7.5" Servos from RonJon, and i'm not sure which tires to get.

Rondog suggested 235/40/18 which sounds fine, would 245/40/18 make a big difference? advantages/disadvantages?

I also don't know what specific tire I should get, I've looked into Continental DWS and DW, heard mixed reviews about DWS, are DW much better? I just recently moved to Norfolk Virginia and it's the end of winter, so I'm not sure if I need All-Season, I doubt it from what I've heard it doesn't get too icey and the small amount of snow they get isn't deep at all.

Any suggestions/impressions would be great, looking for tires that handle/sound good in the $150/ea area.

Turbonut

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Seems like a great many 7.5" wide wheels floating around, and probably a +50 offset. Actually the 7.5" wide wheel isn't even recommended for a 235/40-18, let alone a 245/40-18, but that doesn't stop people from doing an install. If you contemplating a 235/40-18 that is specified for a 8" wheel, might as well install the 245/40-18 that is the more appropriate size in 18". Look at the Yokohama W4S and you'll see the tread width is 9.2", I believe the largest A/S width available.

TLAwesome

The Continental DW, which I will have on my '99 TL come Wednesday (and I'll be able to report then), is a summer-only tire that will lose grip as the temperatures drop below 40-F. I'm not sure how many cold days you get where you live, but you do not want to drive these tires in even light snow. However, they are excellent in the dry and wet.

The DWS is a completely different tire... it's a wet & snow-optimized tire which sacrifices some dry handling. Comparing the DWS to the DW is like comparing apples with pumpkins.

If you want an all-season tire which has better dry handling than the DWS, let us know and we can make a good recommendation for you.

BDoggPrelude

You have more tires to choose from in the 245's vs the 235's. A 245/40/18 is also closer to the rolling diameter of the OE 235/45/17's. Biggest downside that I see is that, as stated previously, a 245 is a bit wide for a 7.5" wheel.

BTW, if money isn't a concern Bridgestone and Michelin make the highest quality tires in the business hands down.

maalco

I see the DW does not have a mileage rating and the DWS is like 50k. Is it a concern? I want more than 25 k outta new tires.

TLAwesome

Most dedicated-summer "W" or better speed-rated tires do not have a mileage warranty. Some of the latest UHP A/S tires do have such warranties, like the DWS and the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

If you want more than 25K, then you'll have to give up ultimate traction and go with a tire that has a mileage warranty.