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Seiken
12-03-2006, 04:10 PM
Hi guys, i've search teh forums and haven't found any recommendations for the OEM's 17's.

I'm looking at getting some new rubber for my 2005 OEM 17's 225/45 which provide a comfortable ride and low tyre noise. Which one's do you guys use and prefer?

Cheers

Seik
Chris_F
12-03-2006, 04:36 PM
get advan a048's and if you dont like them sell them to me ;) (hehe semi-slicks)

seriously tough... the only advice i can offer is to stay away from the goodyear eagle f1 gs d3's i have them and although they are pretty good they might be too noisy for you
ctn
12-03-2006, 06:38 PM
seriously tough... the only advice i can offer is to stay away from the goodyear eagle f1 gs d3's i have them and although they are pretty good they might be too noisy for you

gsd3's are an awesome tyre for the price.
Noisy when just cornering normally.
But the grip is insane.

Only bad thing is a real soft sidewall. Good for whip oversteer fun ;)
aaronng
12-03-2006, 07:41 PM
LOL, everyone is recommending performance tyres, which are usually louder than the OEM.

For low tyre noise, very few beat Yokohama's C.Drive. Grip-wise, they are better than the Euro's base model 16" OEM tyre (Dunlop SP2050m)!
Seiken
13-03-2006, 10:38 PM
I took your advice aaron and called around for the best price.

Best i could get was 250 a tyre fitted and balanced. What is the tyre life on these and are they worth it?

I was hoping for something a bit cheaper around the 180-200 dollar mark that was still decent enough :)
aaronng
13-03-2006, 10:53 PM
C.drives are not cheap. Because they are both quiet and grip well the cost is high. Even for my size, 205/55 R16, they cost $205 each at Bob-Jane. Try calling Bob-Jane, Tempe Tyres and Australia's Best. Have to keep calling around til you get the price that you want.
yfin
15-03-2006, 05:57 AM
I took your advice aaron and called around for the best price.

Best i could get was 250 a tyre fitted and balanced. What is the tyre life on these and are they worth it?

I was hoping for something a bit cheaper around the 180-200 dollar mark that was still decent enough :)

If you want a quiet tyre don't get directional! Go with something like the Dunlop 3000A - it is excellent value and costs less than the C-Drives.
slidetaker
15-03-2006, 10:21 AM
The guy wants something quiet and comfortable...
go for Potenza then....their rubber is very soft...RE040 or something below...
Tobster
15-03-2006, 11:24 AM
The guy wants something quiet and comfortable...
go for Potenza then....their rubber is very soft...RE040 or something below...
RE040s are what's on the car to begin with...

(It always annoys me when cars come from the factory with directional tyres and a full sized directional spare -- which really isn't very helpful! Don't get me wrong, I quite like the RE040s but I hope I don't ever get a flat on the left-hand side! By the time I come to change tyres, the spare will be going hard compared to a new tyre. You can't do a 5-tyre rotation...)
Seiken
20-03-2006, 12:57 PM
thanx for all your responses doods.

i ended up getting the c-drives for 1K all up including wheel alignment + a free rotation/balance and wheel alignment after 5000Km on them.

These tyres are great, smooth and quiet =)

thanx again.
aaronng
20-03-2006, 01:11 PM
No problem. Remember to let the tyre wear in a bit (50-100km) before you try "grip" testing. :)
Dr P
28-07-2009, 09:41 PM
Rather than start a new thread thought I would revive an old.

So what is the tyre of choice these days?

As with just over 50k on the clock my tyres are wearing thin.
TALEB TYRES
29-07-2009, 10:09 AM
There's tyres other users have tried like toyo t1r, dunlop direzza dz101, Bridgestone potenza re050. Depends on your budget and what you want from your tyres i guess.

Are you after something high performance, or something more all rounder...
dc2dc2dc2
29-07-2009, 10:13 AM
hancook s1's ftw
Dr P
29-07-2009, 08:43 PM
looking at an allrounder
4age8u
30-07-2009, 11:09 AM
re050a is a real good tire grips like nothing but around 350 each
Dr P
30-07-2009, 07:39 PM
Stealership told me to replace with same as on there is $454 a corner. Thought that was a bit steep
TALEB TYRES
31-07-2009, 05:00 PM
350 and 454 are steep prices.

I know im a trader on here and im not trying to plug, but it still amazes me how people pay ridiculous prices for tyres when they can get the same product for much cheaper, usually just takes a minute of your time as well...

Also, Just cause the tyre came out on the car as original equipment does not mean it is the best tyre for the car...
Dr P
31-07-2009, 06:26 PM
350 and 454 are steep prices.

I know im a trader on here and im not trying to plug, but it still amazes me how people pay ridiculous prices for tyres when they can get the same product for much cheaper, usually just takes a minute of your time as well...

Also, Just cause the tyre came out on the car as original equipment does not mean it is the best tyre for the car...


yeah I know OEM tyres are not the best but you guys are telling me that tyre is one to buy also
TALEB TYRES
01-08-2009, 11:41 AM
just saying in general, sure its a good tyre, but not always the best.
Dr P
01-08-2009, 12:25 PM
Well I think its quite a loud tyre. If I could find something as grippy that was quieter and lasted I would be very happy
4age8u
05-08-2009, 02:46 PM
well if you want the best tire go get some slicks they use in f1 lol
aaronng
05-08-2009, 02:53 PM
yeah I know OEM tyres are not the best but you guys are telling me that tyre is one to buy also

We're not telling you to get OEM tyres. I'm telling whoever started the thread to get other brands. The reason why the dealer wants you to get OEM is because they pay almost nothing for it from the manufacturer due to volume pricing, but charge you twice the price of what a regular tyre would cost.

What is your budget?
aaronng
05-08-2009, 02:54 PM
well if you want the best tire go get some slicks they use in f1 lol

They are shit if there is no temperature. Plus he will have to change them out in 5000km or so. haha
TALEB TYRES
05-08-2009, 03:46 PM
I think Aaronng summed it up nicely in regards to the OEM debacle
zerotime
30-08-2010, 01:51 PM
We're not telling you to get OEM tyres. I'm telling whoever started the thread to get other brands. The reason why the dealer wants you to get OEM is because they pay almost nothing for it from the manufacturer due to volume pricing, but charge you twice the price of what a regular tyre would cost.

What is your budget?

Totally agree with aaronng. I had my 2010 Euro base model delivered a month ago and I noticed in my brochure that only base model gets a full-size spare wheel and only a temporary for luxury model. It is easy to understand that Honda have attempted to cut the cost of luxury model since they are fitted with 4 x Michelin Primacy HP (must be expensive). However, mine has got Yoko Decibel E70 - Attention! They are not V550 DB and not available from Bob-jane t-mart). So I guess those Yokos must be cheap and that's why they can afford to give you a full-size spare.