Tyre scrubbing??

[NZ XR6]

Originally Posted by sjb

I hear you - the Y rating is tough on 18" rims for some reason. The Bridgestone Potenza REO50's (came on the car ex factory) are brilliant, but I think hideously expensive to replace. Potenza Adrenalins are much cheaper and the consensus seems to be not quite s good as the 50s, but still up there. These Michelin Sport Pilot 3 just read brilliantly in the reviews - they are available at 245/40x18 Y rated, but I'm not sure if this extra 10mm is too wide?
I like the look of some of the Yokohamas too.

Falken F K 452. They are Y rated in the 235/45-18 size and are excellent tyres, although being directional can be noisier than ribbed tyres.

The Adrenalins have great grip but are a bit lacking in wet traction. The F K 452 is much better in this regard.