'06 c70 18" tires

1jt · Sep 16th, 2009, 23:36

What tires have owners replaced the original 18" Pirelli summer tires with?
Do they protect the rims from scuffing and get good mileage? Are they quiet?
When my Pirellis were shot at 7,200 miles, I replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport AS (all season) which, although the same size, appeared to be not as wide and lacked a shoulder guard to protect the rims from damage. Now I need to replace the Michelins and want an All Season tire that fits the wheels better to prevent further damage, get longer life, are quiet.
Please share your ideas.

Paul Wildsmith · Sep 16th, 2009, 23:54

I use Dunlop Sport 01 or similar, have a good rim to help avoid wheel knocks.

s40_kid · Sep 17th, 2009, 22:01

I have recently fitted a set of goodyear F1's to replace the standard rosso's. Went for 225's (18")to give a bit more protection for the rims. Initial impressions are good with less road noise but only done a a few hundred miles in them. Also saved a few quid as the 225 size is a lot more common and thus cheaper.

Sep 16th, 2009, 23:36	#1
1jt New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: chapel hill	'06 c70 18" tires What tires have owners replaced the original 18" Pirelli summer tires with? Do they protect the rims from scuffing and get good mileage? Are they quiet? When my Pirellis were shot at 7,200 miles, I replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport AS (all season) which, although the same size, appeared to be not as wide and lacked a shoulder guard to protect the rims from damage. Now I need to replace the Michelins and want an All Season tire that fits the wheels better to prevent further damage, get longer life, are quiet. Please share your ideas. Last edited by 1jt; Sep 17th, 2009 at 00:15. Reason: correct information

Sep 16th, 2009, 23:54	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I use Dunlop Sport 01 or similar, have a good rim to help avoid wheel knocks. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Sep 17th, 2009, 22:01	#3
s40_kid Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2013 14:59 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Preston	I have recently fitted a set of goodyear F1's to replace the standard rosso's. Went for 225's (18")to give a bit more protection for the rims. Initial impressions are good with less road noise but only done a a few hundred miles in them. Also saved a few quid as the 225 size is a lot more common and thus cheaper.

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