need tire advice

I just won a set of 18x9/18x10 bullitt wheels for my car on ebay. I can definitely use some help in picking out the right tire and the right size for these wheels...

I want a good summer tire that also does somewhat well (as in better than the stock gatorbacks) in the rain. My car is a daily driver, and it rains once in a while in SoCal. I don't want a drag radial.

Here are my choices for sizes in the front....

245/40/18
255/40/18
255/35/18
265/35/18

and for the back...

285/35/18
295/35/18

So far I'm leaning towards Kumho MX's (245/40/18 and 295/35/18). Those would cost me $816 before tax/shipping.

I'm also looking into some Goodyear F1 GS-D3, but those are noticeably more expensive. It looks like Nitto makes the 555 in those sizes too. Cost is somewhat important, but I'd be willing to dish out a bit extra if it's really worth it.

Please let me know if I should be considering any other tires and what sizes would fit best on these rims....thanks!

also...do any of you know if discount tire or tirerack charges sales tax in CA?

twogts4us said:

I'm quite impressed with my wife's tires in the rain (and dry as well) - they are Bridgestone Potenza RE-750. They are wider than my stock gatorbacks and she has 4.10s, but it has much more grip, dry or wet. I actually feel safe in her car in the rain, but not in mine.

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yeah those look like good tires but they don't come in the sizes that I need...

98laseredgt said:

have you considered the tires that come factory on the 03-04 cobra? they seem to be pretty nice, but pricey id imagine.

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those don't come in the sizes that I need either...