Bang for buck tyres

[fromdeeeast]

I am after some new tyres for my turbo integra, being turbo I need good traction and I also do alot of highway driving so I need something that wears decently.

I have read threads on here and people have commented on Potenza RE050s. I am thinking of getting these after what I have read on the forum. Would anyone know the rough price of these in 215/30/R17?

Also are there any better tyres in the same price range or even cheaper.

Much appreciated!

[c01567]

I had RE001s they were really good in the dry average in the wet and average tread life... but i picked them up for 120 a corner for 295/55/15. hope that helps!

[Lukey]

dont cheap out on tyres!

[Zilli]

moved because it's not specific to Integra...

we have some tyre outlets as sellers on our site... i suggest you do some searching on our site as we do have a tyre thread, do your own intependant research, and speak to retailers

[big_kev]

Im using RE001 on my skyline as well. Cant remember how much i paid but its worth it.

[fromdeeeast]

dont cheap out on tyres!

i know, thats why I am asking whats a good street tyre for its value, im willing to pay top dollar but I want to know different types and brands out there, not just the ones ive seen and experienced, if that makes sense

thanks anyways

[Killa From Manila]

khumo ku36

[vinnY]

are you willing to ship from the US? if so try tirerack

good picks seem to be the re11, ad08 and the dunlop z1 star specs

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Toyo R1-R... imo best tyre out for its price, great tread wear too... dry n wet performance is outstanding! Also holds up great on track.

[DC5.Raven]

IMO RE001 > RE050.
The RE050 were OEM on my DC5S.
Replaced them with the RE001.

The RE050 were quieter and more comfortable.
But I found the RE001 to have more grip.
I picked up the RE001s in 215/45/17 for about 200 a corner from Bridgestone a few months ago.
AFAIK the RE050 were ridiculously priced at like 280 each or something.

KU36 are 'bang for buck'.
Reasonably priced and decent performance.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118481

If you wanna pay top dollar, go with AD08.

[Limbo]

bridgestone prices have really jumped lately.

Bank for buck the KU36. I'm running RE001s just cos i got them on sale.
I'd say them slightly better than the KU36 (very nominal) but price is quite a big difference. Also $50 a tyre at some places

[blabla]

ku31's

[fromdeeeast]

opted for some toyo proxes 4

I'm liking them so far, few months will be final verdict

cheers

[markis]

lol kumho KU36 is excellent. but if u want a long life out of tyres dont go with these. lol

[fatboyz39]

+1 for Kumho Ku36

[AXS]

khumo ku-36 ecsta

10/10 in dry

7/10 in wet

6/10 for wear factor

160 a pop

wont go with anyother tyre for its price its bang for your buck for sure!

[4age8u]

I have re050a on my eg hatch..bloody good tire and bloody expensive tyre aswell lol

[4age8u]

kumho is so crap imo

[vinnY]

well lucky you can hook up him up for 99each (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2590459&postcount=39)

either way haven't personally used ku36's so i can't vouch for them, re001's are okay in the dry but hairy in the wet
currently on dunlop z1 star specs now, way ahead of the re001's in wet and dry

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

opted for some toyo proxes 4

I'm liking them so far, few months will be final verdict

cheers

I had these, not bad but compared to Toyo R1-R they r useless... only pay a few bucks more n get a much better performer with not a huge difference in tyre wear n noise.

[Centurius]

khumo ku-36 ecsta

10/10 in dry

7/10 in wet

6/10 for wear factor

160 a pop

wont go with anyother tyre for its price its bang for your buck for sure!
$145 Fitted in slacks creek, brisbane :)
these will be my next tyre choice for sure.. Been running T1R's for a while but need more grip.

[markis]

$145 Fitted in slacks creek, brisbane :)
these will be my next tyre choice for sure.. Been running T1R's for a while but need more grip.

would you mind PMing me where in slacks creek mate :)

cheers:wave:

[AXS]

$145 Fitted in slacks creek, brisbane :)
these will be my next tyre choice for sure.. Been running T1R's for a while but need more grip.


Centurius thats a good price might drive up that way to get the next round of tyres :P haha id go through 50% tread there and back bahaha lolz too bad im in sydney.

when you get them be sure to let us know what you think of them!!!

BTW that price was for a 205/50/r15

[iinjektd]

IMO khumo is crap too..

[Alexx]

kumho is so crap imo


IMO khumo is crap too..

You cant just say blanket statements like that. Have you driven on v70a or v710? :rolleyes:



ku36 is bang for buck, agreed. Running a set now, At this stage I can only compare them to ad07 in the same class of tires.

From experience, my previous set of Ad07 were better tires in both the wet and the dry. Dry performance however is similar between the two. The sidewalls on ku36 feel spongier in comparison to ad07. Ad07 just felt more predictable and controllable (ran 205/50 on a 7in wide wheel).

By running 205/50 ku36 on an 8in wide wheel I have managed to atrifically 'stiffen' the sidewall so steering feel is a bit more direct. They still have high levels of grip in the dry. Ad07 seemed to turn in nicer though (my car still had the same suspension settings for both tires). I'd like to bring some ad08 over next time to compare, but they are more expensive again than ad07.

But bang for buck, I can recommend ku36.

[quang]

falken 452's are supposed to be really good, high grip wet and dry plus they last forever :) i think 17's go for about 170-190 each not sure if thats the price range you are looking for though. boys at the tyre shop said that bridgestone and yoko's have gone up a fair bit in price so falkens were the way to go.

[MRK20CRX]

People that say that the re001 is crap in the wet are totally wrong. When I first got my ef8 it had shitty Taiwanese made continentals, with stock sussy, no confidence at all, I then got a set of re001 and it made a huge difference in the wet, didn't even want to lose traction in the wet or in cornering, then I installed cusco zero 2s and it's just as good in the wet than it is in the dry. Tahts just my opinion

[vinnY]

good compared to shitty taiwanese tyres? sure

[MRK20CRX]

good compared to shitty taiwanese tyres? sure

I wouldn't say good, I'd say excellent

[rk 86 wa]

IMO khumo is crap too..


kumho is so crap imo

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You cant just say blanket statements like that. Have you driven on v70a or v710? :rolleyes:




Ahaha totally agree, its keyboard warriors like those guys above, who ruin forums pfft :thumbdwn:



also:


When I first got my ef8 it had shitty Taiwanese made continentals,

what? continentals are from taiwan? arent they german?

[yah mum]

nankang ns sports II!!

[FDBenni]

LOL i had nankangs ns sports II i threw them out in 2 weeks and got re001s.

[6thgear]

People that say that the re001 is crap in the wet are totally wrong. When I first got my ef8 it had shitty Taiwanese made continentals, with stock sussy, no confidence at all, I then got a set of re001 and it made a huge difference in the wet, didn't even want to lose traction in the wet or in cornering, then I installed cusco zero 2s and it's just as good in the wet than it is in the dry. Tahts just my opinion

continentals are german dude and not cheap!

[SiReal]

About to replace my worn re001s with ANOTHER set of re001's this week. Can't wait.. $150 195/55/15. These will go up in price in the next few months permanently imo, because as we all know, the bridgestone tyre factory in australia has shut down.

[rk 86 wa]

continentals are german dude and not cheap!

IMHO, they are overrated however the conti sports are still decent rubber

[Stig]

kumho ku31 are crap, rather pay a bit more and get re001 than ku36 for bang for buck

(i hate people who says re001 > re050, that is just stupid)

opinions of falken 452 anyone?

[SiReal]

Just got my car with my new tyres back. 195/55/15 re001 Adrenalins

some of you may be suprised to hear this but these are made in JAPAN, not Australia. Made back in the 34th week of 2009, so not too bad.

We all know the bridgestone tyre factory in australia is closed / or closing, so I guess they've already made arrangements nice and early to continue their line of products with minimal disruption during transition.

[rk 86 wa]

The thing is everyone views charateristics of tires in different order.

Some favour dry grip, some noise, life etc etc over another and so you wont get a proper reply.

OP should just do a little basic research and try around to find something he likes.

Also Ku36 >>>> Re001 in terms of dry grip vs price, based on my personal running times at the local track.

[MRK20CRX]

continentals are german dude and not cheap!

the ones that i had had, in BIG print, ENGINEERED IN GERMANY, and lil print MADE IN TAIWAN LOL

Anybody know when the new re11 is coming to Aus?

[SiReal]

Funny u menton the RE11, for shits and giggles, I asked the guy how much they were for 195/55/15 and he said the only way to get em is to import them. We don't get them in aus. the next step up RE55S for that same size was ~$350 a tyre. wow...

[ton3z]

kumho ku31 never let me down
$120 a pop for 205/40/R17 at tempe

[egSi]

khumo ku36


Second that.

There are some awesome prices going around :thumbsup:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/4102064656_0b5a16fc39_o.jpg

[Stig]

are the ku36 noisy compared to the ku31?

[rk 86 wa]

Cant compare it with the ku31, but they are a noisy tire.

[Waternmo]

KU36 is noisy comparin to Hankook RS2 and RE001, RS2 has better initial grip when cold but have a very low max working temp... RE001 is good once its warmed up... KU36, good dry grip but very soft sidewalls......

[[Cukup-1]]

How noisy is kumho? i guess when ur in the car listening to radio or music u wouldnt hear it?
Im looking for a set too just for everyday drive.

[The X Man]

opinions of falken 452 anyone?

Good grip, best in dry conditions but very noisy when pulling up and on concrete surfaces.

[Waternmo]

FK452 not bad for its price, not as grippy as re001 or RS2, but the side wall is much stiffer than its competitors! eg. toyo proxes 4, had'em for a week and sold them

[Centurius]

anyone bought semi's for a 14" rim? looking for something about 185/60/R14 as i'll be rolling on my stock rims for a while.

[chargeR]

anyone bought semi's for a 14" rim? looking for something about 185/60/R14 as i'll be rolling on my stock rims for a while.

I have used Bridgestone RE55s in SR2 compound, which is available in the size you mention, and they were a decent economical semi-slick style tyre. I think I got well over 1000 track ks out of them.