215-40-18's up front???

[davidf]

I will hope to be running 275-30-19 Michelin's in the rear and the closest in that same tire would be 215-40-18's for the front. I now run 215-35-18 but not available in Michelin. Anyone ran that size with any luck.
These are the Pilot Sport A/S 3's. They last and since I don't track these seem to fit what I need. Thanks in advance.

 

[Hapa88]

I wouldn't recommend it.
Also, A/S means "All Season". Personally, I'd try to stick with a summer tire for the NSX. Any summer tire will last a long time on the front of the NSX assuming your alignment settings aren't too wild.

 

[davidf]

Thanks. Good to know. What about the size though?

 

[Hapa88]

215/35/18 and 265/30/19 or 275/30/19 for stock fendered NSXs.
215/40/18 is too tall. You'll end up with rubbing issues and TCS issues.

 

[davidf]

Again, thanks for the help Adrian.:wink:

 

[Lamchop168]

I run 215/35/18 front and 275/30/19 rear.

 

[davidf]

I run 215/35/18 front and 275/30/19 rear.

Me too but I wish there were more tire choices in those sizes. Unless I've missed it, Michelin does'nt offer 215-35-18.:frown: but do offer a 275-30-19.

 

[Jinks]

I will hope to be running 275-30-19 Michelin's in the rear and the closest in that same tire would be 215-40-18's for the front. I now run 215-35-18 but not available in Michelin. Anyone ran that size with any luck.
These are the Pilot Sport A/S 3's. They last and since I don't track these seem to fit what I need. Thanks in advance.

See my review, maybe it will answer some questions. I am on BC full ride height up front and only need 1/8" not to hit the fender liner. Which is easy to fix. Everything else is completely worth it buy a mile. No rubbing on full lock....
Only a very tiny twitch when cornering under heavy speeds. Also as you can see in my pics, the car is pretty darn low too.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/195298-Michelin-pss-review
I have already tired begging Michelin to make the 215 fronts and even tried setting up a group order. But they shot it down. Also, an edit. It seems you have already viewed my pss review. My bad.