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Khuong
06-12-2011, 07:44 PM
Anyone know what the grippyest tyres and how many k's u can get out of it and what place sells them for cheap. not semi slicks. In nsw btw, cheers
aznstyler
06-12-2011, 07:46 PM
try federals RSR
kyzz
06-12-2011, 09:46 PM
taleb tyres

srs
jdm18c
06-12-2011, 10:11 PM
try aaa tyres
IV73CI
07-12-2011, 07:55 AM
go to 7day wheels and tyres in granville and ask for Fred

they sell Kuhmo KU31 for $110 each for a 17inch. KU31 are pretty grippy in dry and wet.

otherwise ask for silverstones - they are grippy too but wear out quickly due to the soft tyre compound. (depends on your driving style)
stndrd
07-12-2011, 08:27 AM
Silverstone evol8 or toyo T1R
curtis265
07-12-2011, 10:38 AM
was also going to suggest ku31
dougie_504
07-12-2011, 11:00 AM
What size tyres are you looking for, and how much are you prepared to spend?

KU31 is a very decent performance tyre, but for the best grip the Hankook Ventus RS series are the best I have used or maybe the Toyo R1R.
IV73CI
07-12-2011, 11:18 AM
What size tyres are you looking for, and how much are you prepared to spend?

KU31 is a very decent performance tyre,

x1000mil..

ive used KU31's on my forester XTi and EM1 and never had any issues..

Just make sure you get the correct tyre LOAD for your car.
Jccck
07-12-2011, 11:19 AM
What size tyres are you looking for, and how much are you prepared to spend?

KU31 is a very decent performance tyre, but for the best grip the Hankook Ventus RS series are the best I have used or maybe the Toyo R1R.

I second the Hankook Ventus RS tyres, they're awesome!
GT Radial Champiro HPX's have never let me down either, brilliant tyre in the dry!
1900-hustler
07-12-2011, 04:08 PM
whats cheap?

srs question
Mikecivic78
07-12-2011, 04:37 PM
you could get Federal 595 or KU31, but I would pay just a little extra (and get heaps of quotes) and get re002s.

I like the old expression: "Buy the best tyres you can afford". How much you can/are willing to spend is a factor, but with tyres, you generally get what you pay for.
stndrd
07-12-2011, 04:46 PM
you could get Federal RSR or KU31, but I would pay just a little extra (and get heaps of quotes) and get re002s.

I like the old expression: "Buy the best tyres you can afford". How much you can/are willing to spend is a factor, but with tyres, you generally get what you pay for.


or for around the same price as RE002's you can get Toyo R1R
Mikecivic78
07-12-2011, 05:11 PM
or for around the same price as RE002's you can get Toyo R1R

Re002s are street tyres, while R1Rs are track oriented. The OP said 'road use' so he's after street tyres.
ekay1
07-12-2011, 05:14 PM
Running on ku31's, personally think its really good for value.
stndrd
07-12-2011, 07:23 PM
I used R1R's for approx 7,500km worth of street driving before I stepped foot anywhere near a track with them. If you read tyre comparison's you will find that the R1R's actually end up being in the same class as RE002's, Eagle F1's and all those top end performance street tyres
Khuong
09-12-2011, 07:55 PM
everyones suggesting ku31s' so ill get some quotes and how many kms' can i get out of these? i know it depends on driving style but on average
anzai
09-12-2011, 09:56 PM
ku31 grips well, but sidewall's a bit on the soft side... fyi...
NightKids
09-12-2011, 11:04 PM
Just go for the KU31s u won't be dissapointed
Khuong
10-12-2011, 08:33 AM
ku31 grips well, but sidewall's a bit on the soft side... fyi...

im abit worried about the side wall cause it might make a bubble or tear when im cornering hard and ill go flying :( maybe lower profile?? imma get some quotes on ku31
kane30
10-12-2011, 09:07 AM
ku31 kumho perfect for street
dougie_504
10-12-2011, 10:54 AM
Just get the ku31 they're a good tyre. Run them on an appropriate tyre pressure and you won't have sidewall problems bro.
Alexx
10-12-2011, 03:27 PM
you could get Federal RSR or KU31, but I would pay just a little extra (and get heaps of quotes) and get re002s.

I like the old expression: "Buy the best tyres you can afford". How much you can/are willing to spend is a factor, but with tyres, you generally get what you pay for.

You know that federal RSR are easily superior to re002 right?
Mikecivic78
10-12-2011, 04:48 PM
You know that federal RSR are easily superior to re002 right?

did i write that? I meant regular 595s, not RSR
TheSaint
11-12-2011, 01:30 PM
i was VERY happy with my RE001's
i hear RE002's are pretty damn good too =D

i paid around $160 a point for my 15"s

tyres was probably one of the best performance upgrades i did
the RE001's replaced toyo proxes
they improved braking, handling and acceleration ALOT =)

next time i need tires im not going to hesitate with spending a bit more to get something really kik ass
Khuong
11-12-2011, 03:16 PM
ku31 kumho perfect for street

Perfect for street racing?
dougie_504
12-12-2011, 10:03 AM
Perfect for street racing?

Good mix for grip, wear, noise, cost etc. otherwise I'd go toyo t1r if you can find some
flipfire
13-12-2011, 09:50 PM
go to 7day wheels and tyres in granville and ask for Fred

they sell Kuhmo KU31 for $110 each for a 17inch. KU31 are pretty grippy in dry and wet.

otherwise ask for silverstones - they are grippy too but wear out quickly due to the soft tyre compound. (depends on your driving style)

+1 if your in Sydney. They always have a good price on the Kumho's