Has anyone been using 235/40/18 tyres in the FSTI? What's your experiences with them? Does the ride become very uncomfortable?
The original tyre size is 225/45/18 and with the above the circumference would be reduced by 2.2% i.e. when speedo reads 70 actual speed will be 68.46
I wouldn't mind that for 2 reasons: lower profile would give better steering feel and 235/40/18 tyres are lighter. Only Michelin -which I read somewhere use a 'special' method- have pretty much identical weights for the dimensions below.
I am thinking of getting a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas as they have good reviews and are on offer from camksill and delti at the moment.
Any other tyres worth looking at reasonable prices and being good?
I had the T1R's in my previous Impreza and didn't like them. Too soft and squeaky, they are like bubblegum on track with pieces of rubber coming away from the tyre.
I like how light the PS3 and Cup are but they cost a lot!
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2:
225/45/18 = 10.2 kg
235/40/18 = 10.1 kg
235/45/18 = 10.3 kg
Michelin Pilot Sport 3:
235/40/18 = 9.97 kg
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup:
235/40/18 = 9.76 kg
Toyo T1R:
225/45/18 = 10.5 kg
235/40/18 = 10.8 kg
235/45/18 = 12.1 kg
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta:
225/45/18 = 12,07 kg
235/40/18 is 11,76 kg
235/45 /18 = 12,65 kg
Cheers
The original tyre size is 225/45/18 and with the above the circumference would be reduced by 2.2% i.e. when speedo reads 70 actual speed will be 68.46
I wouldn't mind that for 2 reasons: lower profile would give better steering feel and 235/40/18 tyres are lighter. Only Michelin -which I read somewhere use a 'special' method- have pretty much identical weights for the dimensions below.
I am thinking of getting a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas as they have good reviews and are on offer from camksill and delti at the moment.
Any other tyres worth looking at reasonable prices and being good?
I had the T1R's in my previous Impreza and didn't like them. Too soft and squeaky, they are like bubblegum on track with pieces of rubber coming away from the tyre.
I like how light the PS3 and Cup are but they cost a lot!
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2:
225/45/18 = 10.2 kg
235/40/18 = 10.1 kg
235/45/18 = 10.3 kg
Michelin Pilot Sport 3:
235/40/18 = 9.97 kg
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup:
235/40/18 = 9.76 kg
Toyo T1R:
225/45/18 = 10.5 kg
235/40/18 = 10.8 kg
235/45/18 = 12.1 kg
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta:
225/45/18 = 12,07 kg
235/40/18 is 11,76 kg
235/45 /18 = 12,65 kg
Cheers