Originally Posted By: andyd
Originally Posted By: ram_man
I currently have the tiger paw gtz they handle great but they rode so rough. What would be something that still handles good but rides a little smoother that won't break the bank size is 225/40/r18
The size is the problem IMHO. The 40 profile is too small. Go to a 70 series in 15" Yah, I know, they look dorky compared to the current style. But your econo-box will never be a race car, no matter how low the tires are. Higher profile tires are made for REAL road conditions, not a glass smooth race track.
This. An econobox with 40 series tires = silly.
And the dart is one of the best econoboxes Ive driven...
My accord has 225/50-17 tires and rides just fine. It was OE fit with Michelin Energy Saver and they have been very good tires for handling and ride, IMO. but 10% difference in aspect ratio in a 225mm wide tire is 22.5mm, or 1" worth of sidewall.
IMO, P215/55r-16 tires are the best of all worlds when it comes to size and fit for most vehicles. Not balloons, but a decent sidewall, yet can be made stiff.
Id look at what ridiculous sizes of tires and wheels others have fit without rub, then use a tire size calculator, and see how much taller of a tire you can go without issue... Perhaps a 45 or 50 tire is in the cards, especially at a 215 width?