18” Tyre recommendations

[DaveBos]

I have been running 255/45/18 Hankook Ventura S1 Evo 2 K117 on my sport lines, need new fronts now after 18000 miles. Going for 2 Avon ZZ5 £223 fitted from ATS.

Mines a T30 by the way.

 

[SkyMonster]

VW list two tyre sizes for our vehicles dependant on weight class 235/50 R18 or for a T32 255/45 R18
VW list one tyre size for the sportline wheels which is 255/45 R18 so it slightly depends on what VW document you are reading at the time

Seems you can go with either from what im gathering. I suppose there will be pros and cons with either. Brand wise the Goodyears seems to be a favorite.

 

[PukkaT6]

I found the best tyres I have ever owned were made by Vredestein - although not sure if the make them with a load rating for vans. If they do I will be whacking them on my sportlines.

 

[SkyMonster]

The garage supply the wheels with Kumho tyres, they seem to get reasonable reviews.

 

[Montecha]

Seems you can go with either from what im gathering. I suppose there will be pros and cons with either. Brand wise the Goodyears seems to be a favorite.

Goodyears are a good choice, low noise - 5db lower than my Nokian's, that would be a noticeable reduction.

 

[SkyMonster]

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[crfx]

Nexen N8000 have worked really well for me in the past

 

[Y8CEL]

Another vote for Nexen N8000 I've been using them for over 3 years, for the price a great allround tyre

 

[SkyMonster]

I went for Khumo in the end, seem fine.

 

[Sean O Leary]

Anyone tried using Kumho tires are they any good. Got some 18'' wheels and the dealers has Kumho 235/50/18 101W so wondering should I except these or ask for something else
Thanks
Sean

 

[Chopman]

Uberbus put Kumho's on mine and said that they rated them highly.
So far I can't really comment as I'm only a few miles in - but no major issues with noise or anything else yet,

 

[RattyMcClelland]

Depends which model of kumhos?

 

[Sean O Leary]

I must check in the model thanks for replays, I will revert back with model details

 

[ehuplad]

@Tellmewhatsnew see below picture of the GoodYear Eagle F1 Assymetric 3's as requested
255/45/18

 

[Tellmewhatsnew]

Love it - I've just replied on your post elsewhere - just hope mine looks as good, coming on Saturday at the moment

 

[Kev]

whats the best size tyre for sportline alloys?

 

[Pauly]

VW stated size is 255/45/18

 

[Kev]

Thanks Paul..

 

[DaveyB]

Got the sportline alloys and run 255/45/18's

 

[PukkaT6]

Same ^^^^