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Simple tire question

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by DragnRidr85, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. DragnRidr85

    DragnRidr85 Well-Known Member

    Hi all. Just realized my stock dunlops are running bare (29,455 miles!!) so need to get new tires.
    Wanted to purchase the Eagle F1 A/S-C. I know the size is 215/45/18 so it should fit the stock rims (I think...). However, it says 215/45ZR18 whereas the stock ones don't have that Z (just 215/45R18). I just want to be sure these Eagles will still work (the Z doesn't make a difference?) before i spend $400 buying them.

    Tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=H

    Thanks!!
     
    DragnRidr85, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    They will work fine. The "Z" is to, if I'm right, to display the speed rating for the tire.
     
    lancer2quick, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. JDMhammer

    JDMhammer Well-Known Member

    Hey man go check with your dealer there is an open problem with those tires and they should be giving you new ones...
     
    JDMhammer, Jul 4, 2009
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  4. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member


    Even better...lol
     
    lancer2quick, Jul 4, 2009
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  5. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member

    +1 the "Z" is rated for a certain speed, but you wont have to worry, the lancer is not that fast :D
     
    bras_33, Jul 4, 2009
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  6. CyborgDNA

    CyborgDNA Well-Known Member

    you should look for 225/40/18 prices that's the size I bought there is more choice in this size and you can get them for less probably since 215/45/18 are more rare I think
     
    CyborgDNA, Jul 4, 2009
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  7. DragnRidr85

    DragnRidr85 Well-Known Member

    thanks for the info guys =)
     
    DragnRidr85, Jul 4, 2009
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  8. SeRious08

    SeRious08 Well-Known Member

    And living in NJ, I would go a different route than the Eagle 1s. They are considered "summer" tires. You need a nice set of ASPs (All Season Performance). I recommend Kuhmo Ectsa ASX 215/45/18. They are one of the highest rated ASPs out there.
     
    SeRious08, Jul 5, 2009
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