18" Tyre Sizes

[team_v]

Are you getting wheels and tyres or tyres only? I got my RS4 Reps with KU31s for $1499 fitted from Tempe Uleh For tyres only you should be paying around $180-ish each.

I am looking at getting tyres and wheels.
I have asked tempe for a quote on the set of wheels wrapped in the kumho 31's.
I still have to ask around to see if anyone else can do it any better.

They quoted $200 each for Kumho KU19 in 255/45R18


Once again, thanks for the input Pullstater, you have been a great help.

I currently run a 255/45R18 BFG's KDW and I feel it perfect I like the added width as for the tuning that I'm planning is going to be helpful. I'm running a 9" wide wheel and it feels it up just perfect and I also got those because of the speedometer proximity to stock.

I was initially looking at the wider tyres for better traction and the better speedo accuracy.
But running a 8" wheel with those tyres does seem a bit overkill where as they would cover the 9" wheels beautifully.

[team_v]

Quick update:

Tempe have quoted $200 each for the 235 Kumho Ecsta 31's so they are the same price as the 255's

Fitted whith a new set of 18" wheels they have quoted $1600.

[Tigga1]

Quick update:

Tempe have quoted $200 each for the 235 Kumho Ecsta 31's so they are the same price as the 255's

Fitted whith a new set of 18" wheels they have quoted $1600.

which ones are you getting?

[team_v]

which ones are you getting?

I was looking at some RS6 replica's.
I have to get the car first before i can order them, i just wanted to know if it would be worth upgrading and how much it would cost.

[Pullstarter]

Those rims may be a little dearer than mine V but still sounds like a good deal.

[Sharkie]

I'm running the KU31 Ecsta Kumhos in that size and very happy with them. A little noisier than stock but barely noticable (after a couple of days you won't even notice). Good all round traction and pretty forgiving, excellent value for money IMO.

How would you rate this as a "performance" tyre ? Almost (80%/90%) as good as say a Goodyear DS-G3? At less than half the price if its almost as good its got to be worth it.

[Pullstarter]

How would you rate this as a "performance" tyre ? Almost (80%/90%) as good as say a Goodyear DS-G3? At less than half the price if its almost as good its got to be worth it.

I would say they're 95% as good as the Falken 452s I had on the VR6 which were probably the best tyres I've ever had on a car. Longevity I can't comment on as yet of course but from all the reviews i've read they seem to get decent to good mileage.