Help with tyres

[ilium007]

Hi - I have a 2006 Accord Euro Luxury and I need to put my first set of tyres on it. I nearly died when I started getting quotes on 225/45 R17 tyres. They must be THE most expensive sized tyres on the market ! I mean, Pirellis, in 235/45 R17 are like 1/2 the price of the 225's !!

Anyway, what are people using on their Euros in this size ??

Thanks.

[aaronng]

Look at Yokohama C.Drive or S.Drive. Toyo makes good tyres at a reasonable price as well.

[tony1234]

Hi - I have a 2006 Accord Euro Luxury and I need to put my first set of tyres on it. I nearly died when I started getting quotes on 225/45 R17 tyres. They must be THE most expensive sized tyres on the market ! I mean, Pirellis, in 235/45 R17 are like 1/2 the price of the 225's !!

Anyway, what are people using on their Euros in this size ??

Thanks.
What prices were you quoted on what brands?I'm running Conti Sport Contact 3s approx.$360/tyre but there are other brands out there that are good value eg.Michelin PP2s approx.$250/tyre and Sumitomo(not sure of the model no.).These have had a good rap from a few of the guys here.

[Sludge]

Why not just slap the 235's on it, assuming you have a wide enough rim to take them.

[ilium007]

So far I have been quoted:

All 225/45 R17

$469 ea for Brigestone Potenza's - the ones that were on it from the factory.
$269 for the Toyos
$207 for the Maxxis MAZ4S

[ilium007]

I just found this, looks promising....

Maybe a 235/45x17 would work - that works out to be a 4.5mm diameter difference between the two tyres.



http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11719&stc=1&d=1251110084

[DC5.Raven]

OMFG! $469 a tyre!? Is that the RE050 or the 040?
Adrenalins are a better option IMO.

Btw couldnt you go down to 215/45/17?
Im assuming rim is 17x7?
215/45s are slightly cheaper than 225/45.
I got quoted 240 a corner for RE001 Adrenalins in 215/45.

[ilium007]

yep - $469 a tyre...... hence my dilema !!

bob jane are trying to sell me the Maxxis tyres - don't know if they are better than Toyos

[DC5.Raven]

Have you considered the Bridgestone Adrenalins RE001?
Even in 225/45 they shudnt be much more than $250 a corner.

IMO from the tyres Ive used (on DC5S),
RE001>RE050>Pirelli P7000>Bridgestone Turanza ER90.
But I havnt tried the other tyres you've mentioned.

[Sludge]

I just found this, looks promising....

Maybe a 235/45x17 would work - that works out to be a 4.5mm diameter difference between the two tyres.



http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11719&stc=1&d=1251110084

According to my favorite calculator http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp it will change your speedo by about 1.5KPH at 100KPH. . No big deal really as long as your rims can handle the extra width and you have 5mm to spare under the guards.

[10KRPM]

The 225/35/17's should be fine. Something around the 200 dollar mark should be fine. Just be prepared to accept compromises in terms of grip/handling and wear. I went for a lower wear rate on my last tyre change and the tradeoff was increased tyre roar on the highway. I did manage to get more then 2 and half years out of it though and still going, although i think by end of the year will have to change.

[aaronng]

So far I have been quoted:

All 225/45 R17

$469 ea for Brigestone Potenza's - the ones that were on it from the factory.
$269 for the Toyos
$207 for the Maxxis MAZ4S

Don't get the same ones that came from the factory.

Ask for prices on:
- Bridgestone RE001 or RE050A
- Yokohama C.Drive or S.Drive

Which toyos were you quoted?

[Mikka]

I ended up going with Michelin PP2 (205/55/R16, on an 2004 w standard rims) for $215 ea when I last replaced mine.

Its not the same size you're looking for, but the Michelin's were recommended by almost everyone I spoke to (including people who didn't stock Michelin, surprisingly enough!) so they might be worth looking into.

Also, ring around to as many tyre places as you can since prices often vary quite a bit between them.

[aaronng]

I ended up going with Michelin PP2 (205/55/R16, on an 2004 w standard rims) for $215 ea when I last replaced mine.

Its not the same size you're looking for, but the Michelin's were recommended by almost everyone I spoke to (including people who didn't stock Michelin, surprisingly enough!) so they might be worth looking into.

Also, ring around to as many tyre places as you can since prices often vary quite a bit between them.

That's a normal price for 205/55 R16. I paid $165 each for my RE001 in the same size. 225/45 R17 is much more expensive than our 16".

[ilium007]

Not sure which Toyos the guy quoted. The main thing is I need to buy from Bob Jane because they currently have 200 gays interest free and we don't really have the cash at the moment to buy new tyres.

[aaronng]

Not sure which Toyos the guy quoted. The main thing is I need to buy from Bob Jane because they currently have 200 gays interest free and we don't really have the cash at the moment to buy new tyres.

Have you asked for the price of Dunlop SP3000A? Not the grippiest tyre, but cheap and adequate for street. I'd still steer you towards Yokohama C.Drive. They last damn long.

[Sludge]

Not sure which Toyos the guy quoted. The main thing is I need to buy from Bob Jane because they currently have 200 gays interest free and we don't really have the cash at the moment to buy new tyres.

I hope you meant "Days" not "Gays" because 200 Gays interest free scares me!

But seriously at the end of the day there is only one part of your car 'where the rubber meets the road' don't cut corners on that component.

[ilium007]

I hope you meant "Days" not "Gays" because 200 Gays interest free scares me!

hahahahahahahhahah...no.. I meant gays - 200 of them :)

Seriously though...I can get Pirelli P Zero Rosso's in 225/45x17 for $309 each.

I might look into the Michelin PP2's as well.

[tony1234]

hahahahahahahhahah...no.. I meant gays - 200 of them :)

Seriously though...I can get Pirelli P Zero Rosso's in 225/45x17 for $309 each.

I might look into the Michelin PP2's as well.
Michelin PP2's are a nice tyre.You should be able to get them for around the $250 mark/tyre.Look here!Confirm pricing as this post is 16mths old.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85681

[ilium007]

Some reviews I have just read on the PP2's don't seem to be as favourable as the reviews on the P Zeros - any comments on this ??

[aaronng]

Some reviews I have just read on the PP2's don't seem to be as favourable as the reviews on the P Zeros - any comments on this ??

PP2 is good. Your car is an Euro, not a Ferrari. But if you have the money, nothing wrong with P Zero as well.

[ilium007]

PP2 is good. Your car is an Euro, not a Ferrari. But if you have the money, nothing wrong with P Zero as well.

Cool - thanks !!! The P Zero's are only $50 more per tyre and the reviews I have read about the PP2's seem to point in the direction of them wearing out REALLY fast.

[aaronng]

Cool - thanks !!! The P Zero's are only $50 more per tyre and the reviews I have read about the PP2's seem to point in the direction of them wearing out REALLY fast.

P Zeros will also wear out pretty quick as they are a sticky tyre.

Have you found a price for C.Drive and S.Drive? I have C.Drive on our other car and we've been using it for 4 years and there is still heaps of thread and heaps of grip. lol

[Mikka]

i got 30,000k out of my last set of PP2s (new at 50,000k, replaced just after 80,000k service) and decided to replace with the same.

never run out of grip with them so i've got no complaints

[Dr P]

Just replaced my tyres with Sumitoumo's (HTRZ3) at $225 each. Not the best price but I liked the place a lot better. They are same as Falken which were more $$$. Toyo you prolly got quoted was Teo plus I got quoted $270 on them.

Bridgestone RE001 would be around $250 I guess.

These were all 225/45/17.

Don't forget to get full wheel alignment also.