No different than a 17" given driving patterns. On my Maxima I had 18" summers and 17 winters. Wear was similiar for mileage drivin and all other factors being equal.Hi all.
I've been studying about 2011 Sonata since early of this year, and I finally have to choose between Limited & SE until the end of this month.
I like SE's looks & price but I worry about 18 inch tire of SE.
It sure looks good but I've heard that 18 inch tire only lasts 1~2 years.
18 inch tires are much more expensive than 17 inch tires. So if I have to replace new tires in every 1~2 years, it will cost a lot!!
If tires can last more than 3 years, I'll definatley buy SE.
All SE owners or other car owner with 18" wheels, please let me know how long your tires last.
Thank you for your help!!
unless you have an odd size like the maximas (245/45/18) or the bigger body bmws (255/50/18), 18" tires are no more expensive than 17's. 19's are still expensive but thats because of rarity.
If you can't afford 18" tires, then I can't see how u can afford a new car regardless.
you didn't mention brands, tire sizes....are you quoting same exact brand and model?18" $184............17" $126..........Tire Rack price
you didn't mention brands, tire sizes....are you quoting same exact brand and model?
Like it has been mentioned before its going to depend on driving style, quality of tire and so forth how many miles you get.I think DYNAMIKE mentioned the price of HANKOOK OPTIMO H431. This tire is OE tire for both Limited & SE.
I just wanted to hear how long 18 inch tires usually last in normal driving condition because I never had any car with 18 inch wheels.
Can anyone tell me how long your old 18 inch tire lasted?
agreed...disgusting tiresI am not a fan of those Hankooks. Hopefully they don't last too long
not true...tires do have a shelf life/life expectancy. Normally its 6 years.Last time I checked, tire life was measured in miles driven not time.
My wife drives here car 2500 miles per year. I avg. around 13,000 miles per year.
Guess who's tires will likely be more worn out in 2 years.
So what exactly is a rough estimate of the 18" tire life in miles? Assuming you are using the car as a commuter car and not going "arab drifting" in your sonata on weekends.
20,000?
30,000?
What are 18" tires usually rated for? Anyone know what the OEM tires are rated for?
OK, I just checked the sidewall and the treadwear number is 480 implying that under normal driving they should last at least 40K. Oh, great :w00t: .I am hoping to get 20-25K out of the first set which wold be around a year for me. Then maybe 25-30k out of each set afterwords.
+1. Also if your car sits in the sun most of the time, your tire lifespan will also dwindle.not true...tires do have a shelf life/life expectancy. Normally its 6 years.
