18 stock wheels Tire option 295 35 18 Yokohama Advan A052

[Aevus]

My quick feedback on that tire option...

I really wanted the 355's Kuhmo ACR but wanted to keep the stock wheels on my gen 3.

Finally decided to go with a pair of 295-35-18 Yokohama A052 to match the grippy Kuhmo's and after few thousand miles I can say that combo exceeds my expectations. Both are extremely grippy (for 200 rated tires) and I never felt so confident driving a Viper.


A review on tyrereviews.com here

Positive - Forgiving of mistakes, greatest cornering grip, good wet grip.
Negative - Expensive, high wear, not designed for heavy rain.
Overall - Similar handling to the Trofeo R, but very novice friendly as it forgives over driving. The A052 doesn't require a strong warmup, and it keeps its peak grip for 2-3 laps before settling into its race pace. Even when worn to the limit the pace remains strong!

Very high treadwear for a 200 tyre, 100-120 seems more realistic.

I agree 100%, exactly. Similar handling as the very capable Pirelli Trofeo R but much much more streetable: warms up easily, predictable and excellent wet grip (but not for heavy rain obviously).

my 2 cents.

[PkB2014]

Interesting combo. I just got a new front 19" wheel to make the full move to Kumhos, but I'll keep this in mind for my stock wheels.