Tyre Recommendation thread

[SeverAMV]

dude, the difference is 1cm, literally. 175 are fine for 14 inch, 185 wont make much difference. they dont really make that many good tyres for 14 inch, not like the difference in cooling and stability will be that noticeable as 14 inch wheels arent wide enough to take advantage of wider treads.

just stick with whatever you can get your hands on that is grippy, yokohama should be good.

[aaronng]

What car do you have? Too narrow, you lose too much grip when you corner because the tyre tends to roll on the shoulder.

[yuentinlon]

just a D16Y1 eg civic

i will give it a try coz c- drive is not as good as s drive

and the price is 150 each = =

[aaronng]

just a D16Y1 eg civic

i will give it a try coz c- drive is not as good as s drive

and the price is 150 each = =

Your stock tyre size is 175/65 R14. Call around the other shops. I paid $155 for 195/60 R15 C.Drive, and that is an expensive size.

[EG30]

14"? You can get RE001 for $100. Pretty good.

didnt know Re001 comes in 14"...

From b/stone, GIII in 185/60R14 would be around the $120 mark, and Firestone wide oval the $110 mark.

[Bludger]

didnt know Re001 comes in 14"...

From b/stone, GIII in 185/60R14 would be around the $120 mark, and Firestone wide oval the $110 mark.Aaron already corrected himself.

[gbang007]

im after new 17" coz my front are stuffed. gotta keep an eye on it properly this time. my car is lowered by about 1.5". the inner shoulder is pretty much bald but the rest of the tyres are almost brand new. anything else i can do other than alingment to stop them from wearing so quckly? had em for about 20,000km. (proxes 4)

im leaning towards the advans re001. street use only. from what i have read, i should be paying about $250 per tyre?

[SeverAMV]

im after new 17" coz my front are stuffed. gotta keep an eye on it properly this time. my car is lowered by about 1.5". the inner shoulder is pretty much bald but the rest of the tyres are almost brand new. anything else i can do other than alingment to stop them from wearing so quckly? had em for about 20,000km. (proxes 4)

im leaning towards the advans re001. street use only. from what i have read, i should be paying about $250 per tyre?

if the inner shoulder is bald, at only 1.5inch lowering, try reducing the tyre pressure.

[gbang007]

pretty sure its not that coz they are running at about 35psi. they even ran at like 32 psi for ages to see if it would reduce but nothing.


if the inner shoulder is bald, at only 1.5inch lowering, try reducing the tyre pressure.

[m0nk3y]

215/45/17 tyres - wats the lowest price people have seen for theese, any brand

[gbang007]

yeh i am after some new 215/40/17 too!

hey monk3y: i have read most people are paying about $250 for advan re-001. I am leaning towards these. Any others?

[929]

Anyone tried Kumho V70A? heard that it is great

[m0nk3y]

any 17 " 215/45//17 sub 200 or 150?

[Hullabaloo]

any 17 " 215/45//17 sub 200 or 150?

Maybe Maxis MA-Z1?

[aaronng]

any 17 " 215/45//17 sub 200 or 150?

SHeesh.... don't you value your life? The only thing between your car and the road are those 4 small patches of rubber!

[gbang007]

im currently using proxes 4 and they are pretty good bang for buck. if i was really concerned about money on tyres, i would get these again. but i want something a bit better.

[Bludger]

advan re-001!?w?t?f?

[gbang007]

woops editited now. was meant to put something else there before it. but now i cant remember

[TALEB TYRES]

monk3y u got pm :).

gbang let you know tomorrow

[gbang007]

what is the price difference between 215/40/17 and 205 rougly on most tyres?

[TALEB TYRES]

what is the price difference between 215/40/17 and 205 rougly on most tyres?
do you mean 215/40/17 and 205/40/17?

really depends on the brands, alot of cheap chinese shit has found its way to our shores,
decent tyres normally differ between $20-50/tyre on similar brands in those sizes.

[jugbugz]

yeh the RE001 is pretty amazing especially the price. i heard these were tested better than the RE070.

Any comments?

[andiiso]

they are pretty good i got them on atm on 205/50R15, but i prefer my old Michelin PP2's .. between the 2, the PP2s had noticeably better steering response (mayb stiffer sidewalls?) and the PP2s were very predictable. I tried this after i got my Re001 on the same street with the same lil island things goin left then right, and the Re001s i havta give it a lil bit more time bfore itll turn bak right, i remember when i got my PP2s the steering was much stiffer (compared to my stock tyres n rims) etc and wid my Re001s now it feels like im on stock size tyres like 195... other then that, it sticks on the road nicely even in the wet it aint bad (probs better in the wet then my PP2s were).

The Re001s very good bang for buck, i got mine for 180per corner which is very expensive alredy (cbf finding) My previous PP2s were 220 per corner.

[aaronng]

yeh the RE001 is pretty amazing especially the price. i heard these were tested better than the RE070.

Any comments?

No way RE001 is better than RE070. RE070 is a street tyre with a semi compound. RE070 is a step above RE01R, which is in turn 1 or 2 steps above RE001, depending on how you view the RE050A.

[Bludger]

needing a pair or a set of rubber to go over 15x6.5

really broke, so any recommendations?

[tank]

Bridgestone Potenza RE001 in 195/50/R15. Best bang for your money at around $120 each.

I've tested the RE001 at Oran Park and Eastern Creek Raceway. Both wet and dry track. This is my review of them:

Dry braking: 9/10 Very confident. Excellent.

Wet braking: 6/10 Late braking not recommended.

Dry cornering: 8/10 Very good for street tyre. Progressive breakaway.

Wet cornering: 7/10 Good grip. But breakaway is sudden and the tyre will slide 1 metre or more before regaining grip.

Feedback: 6/10 Average communication. Difficult to read when the limit is approaching in the wet or dry. In the dry, its OK because the tyre is progressive. But in the wet, difficult to drive fast.

Summary: A tyre with good grip and value for money. But 'not' so fun to drive on, due to lack of feedback to the driver.

[aaronng]

Depends on the car's suspension setup too. In the wet, I can make the car reach the limit of lateral grip, have it break away and slide, and then let it regain or slide more by using throttle control. Very nice compared to the previous Dunlop 2050m which wouldn't regain grip at all and wasn't progressive.

[gbang007]

how much more do RE070 costs compared to the RE001 roughly? Reckon its worth the extra over RE001 for street use only?

i can get RE001 at $219 per corner fitted and balanced for 215/40/17. From reading around, that is damn cheap and i think i might go for it. plus balance lol.

[aaronng]

how much more do RE070 costs compared to the RE001 roughly? Reckon its worth the extra over RE001 for street use only?

i can get RE001 at $219 per corner fitted and balanced for 215/40/17. From reading around, that is damn cheap and i think i might go for it. plus balance lol.

In 215/40 R17, I am guessing at least $350, IF you can find it in that size.

[gbang007]

think i will just stick to the RE001


In 215/40 R17, I am guessing at least $350, IF you can find it in that size.

[dicke592]

Bridgestone Potenza 225/45/17.

I cant remeber how much.
Handles really well in both wet and dry. Good grip.

[aaronng]

Bridgestone Potenza 225/45/17.

I cant remeber how much.
Handles really well in both wet and dry. Good grip.

Which Potenza? Almost all of them are Potenzas. LOL

[dicke592]

Sorry RE040 225/45/17

[aaronng]

Ahh, then you shouldn't know the price since they come stock on your Euro if you have an 05-08 Luxury model.

[dicke592]

replaced them with the re040 18 months ago. my euro (Sport Limited ED) had a firestone tyre on it from new. I thought they were a tad noise and traded them in.

[aaronng]

Firestone!?!?!? Haven't seen a new Euro come with Firestone before.

[black_em1]

hankook australia advertising a new ultra high poerformance tyre "V12 EVO K110", i think the grade is above the S1 EVO, looking forward for this tyre.

[kongfu]

Friends bought 235/40/17 Advan AD07 in boxhill for $310 fitted and balanced, not too bad IMO.

[kongfu]

you gonna ask for a rep point for this one too?

:eek: this is the info related to the topic. might shall with ppl as not many tyre shops stock AD07.

[Bludger]

:eek: this is the info related to the topic. might shall with ppl as not many tyre shops stock AD07.thats fine, just don't ask for rep points

[BlkR]

how much more do RE070 costs compared to the RE001 roughly? Reckon its worth the extra over RE001 for street use only?

i can get RE001 at $219 per corner fitted and balanced for 215/40/17. From reading around, that is damn cheap and i think i might go for it. plus balance lol.


mind telling me where u can get those re001 for that price?

[gbang007]

bridgestone sandgate, yet to get mine though as i have a major service due too which both at the same time are ripping a hole in my wallet!

[jaz3]

Hi ppl, im buying tyres this weekend for my 15's. What is a better tyre?

Bridgestone Adrenalin OR Toyo Proxies??

[anexiole]

hey guys
I saw these Yokohama AC-01 C Drive tyres in Ebay..
Used Michelin (Sports) and Bridgestone (RE 01, RE040, Potenza III) but was wondering how good are these?

thanks!

[barefootbonzai]

Hi ppl, im buying tyres this weekend for my 15's. What is a better tyre?

Bridgestone Adrenalin OR Toyo Proxies??

Bridgestone Adrenalin, best value for money street tyres on the market :thumbsup:

[T-onedc2]

Bridgestone Adrenalin, best value for money street tyres on the market :thumbsup:
Agreed :thumbsup:

[henrygiang]

i am going to buy a new set of rims... http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86154 ..... the first pic and i also need new tyres. its for a 96 ej8 so my current setup is 185/60r14 and i need new tyres that will keep the rolling diameter as close to stock so my speedo isn't off too much. it is for daily driving but would also like some decent grip on the road...any suggestions

[e240]

I've just used the bridgestone Adrenaline RE001 on the track and am quite impressed by it. Albeit running high pressure approximately 40psi hot a tyre, after several laps and alot of abuse, the tyres held up really well.

Ultimately, even clocked a string of 1:11s at Wakefield with a best of 1:11.6
Might have even got into the 10s had I been driving smoother.

[dc2dc2dc2]

silverstone?
anyone heard of?
any good?
for everyday driving
no racing nor hooning.

[aaronng]

silverstone?
anyone heard of?
any good?
for everyday driving
no racing nor hooning.

What price and what size?

[dc2dc2dc2]

$85 195/60/14

[aaronng]

$85 195/60/14

That's cheap I guess. What's the price for an equivalent in Yokohama or Bridgestone?

[dc2dc2dc2]

$105 ...

Do u know much about them Aaron?

[dc2dc2dc2]

remove one of the quotes in ur sig
3 quotes is too many

[aaronng]

$105 ...

Do u know much about them Aaron?

We used them back when I was still living in Malaysia. Didn't think that they were any special. In the end, we switched to Goodyear LM702 which were safer in the wet.

[dc2dc2dc2]

so...

bob jane all rounders or these ones.

[aaronng]

Both are similar in my opinion.

[EG30]

bought a pair of Roadstone 185/60R14 for an EH sedan I had last year for $88 fitted, didnt expect much from these cheapies but I was very impressed, they were quiet, gripped well and comfy.

[d15z1SUX]

i just bought a set of toyo t1r last weekend. the grip is awesome... compared to what im used to which is regal rd3100 lol.
they seem to be quite quiet too.

[d15z1SUX]

hey anyone tried toyo r1r? rough estimate on price? they seem interesting and only came to australia last month?

[IZY-10]

i just bought a set of Yokohama Advan AD-043 215/45/16. What i noticed they are crap if they are cold. But once they are warmed up they are pretty good. Not as good as re010 though

[Skreamer]

Long time reader, first time poster.

My brother is after a set of tyres (preferably Yokohamas).

Specs are: 215-40-R17 (What is the RRP of Yokohama tyres for these specs (per corner)? And how much can you shave off the RRP ;) )

Can anyone point him in the right direction to a tyre dealer in the Sydney Metro area where he can get them cheap?

[aaronng]

^^ C.Drive or S. Drive. But I prefer Bridgestone RE001 Adrenalins. Ask him to call up Bob Jane in EACH suburb in Sydney Metro.

[d15z1SUX]

anyone tried federal 595 or 595 evo. are these good for value? just haven't really heard anything about them and according to their website they are good. well i know they are of course gonna say they are good so just wanna hear what other people have to say about them. also are they cheaper than the more expensive brands?

[Skreamer]

^^ C.Drive or S. Drive. But I prefer Bridgestone RE001 Adrenalins. Ask him to call up Bob Jane in EACH suburb in Sydney Metro.
All Bob Janes? :o

I thought they would have the same pricing across all stores! :(

BTW, dropped by a Bridgestone Tyre shop. Got quoted $255 on the Adrenalins per corner.

Got quoted on the Turanza's (I think) at $200 per corner.

Are those prices reasonable?

[krogoth]

^size?

[aaronng]

All Bob Janes? :o

I thought they would have the same pricing across all stores! :(

BTW, dropped by a Bridgestone Tyre shop. Got quoted $255 on the Adrenalins per corner.

Got quoted on the Turanza's (I think) at $200 per corner.

Are those prices reasonable?

No, each store has a different price.

What size? I paid $165 for my 205/55 R16 from Bob Jane Hornsby.

[Skreamer]

no, each store has a different price.

What size? I paid $165 for my 205/55 r16 from bob jane hornsby.

215/40 r17

[SuperDave]

Haven't been keeping too up to date with this thread, but thought I would share track experience on the RE001. Make sure you have plenty of camber on these as the loaded shoulder does not like the heat and will have chunks ripped out. Fairly common for hi performance road tyres to suffer from. My experience with Yoko C.Drive leads me to believe that they are designed for camber settings that maybe less than ideal. Yokohama does advertise they design to reduce heat build up in the shoulders, I assume they carry this through to the others in the Drive series.

But I want to see what the other companies are going to do about the RE001, as by the looks of things they currently have the market wrapped up. I am very pleased with them.

[EG30]

cant agree with you more there Superdave...

Done 3 track ( AHG test track at the Perth airport )tuning days now on my set of RE001's, and after the 1st outing the shoulder got pretty chopped up and after the 2nd outing the outer edge of the sidegrooves vanished altogether. I find that once the shoulders had been rounded off they tend to stop getting worse.

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/9099/img4969lc4.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4969lc4.jpg)

I've been running 40psi cold pressure mainly on track days, over 42psi the way the slip angles build up wasnt to my liking so I find 40psi the best compro for me. My eg runs 2 deg neg camber on cheapie Kings Low which is bit soft on good street tyres.

Still hugely impressed with them even b4 the cheap price is taken into consideration, as they are designed for all round driveablilty is achieved partly by a softish outer sidewall to optimise grip balance between the loaded and unloaded tyres.

As for the their performance at the track, it was only in the 2 tight corners ( 20m radius corner ) where the outer shoulder folded over and the grip snapped off where I wish they had stiffer shoulders, the rest of lap was fine where most corners were around the 40m-60m radius range.

In terms of numbers, they pulled a max lateral g of 1.20g, and sustainably in the 1-1.05g range.

Cant wait to get my hands on a set of RE11 which has a more agressive tread pattern still and presumably stiffer shoulder.

[d15z1SUX]

everyone seems to be raving about re001. i have to try these tires to see what the fuss is all about. im already over the moon about my toyo t1r so if these are better which it seems they are i will keep using re001. also they are pretty much the same price so yeah.

[Bludger]

everyone seems to be raving about re001. i have to try these tires to see what the fuss is all about. im already over the moon about my toyo t1r so if these are better which it seems they are i will keep using re001. also they are pretty much the same price so yeah.I wouldn't say they are better than t1r's

just they are the "IN" tire atm

[d15z1SUX]

ah... okay.

[string]

snip...
What size are you running and mounted on what width rim?

I'm upgrading from T1R's (195/55/15) to RE-01R (195/50/15) in the next week. I was quite impressed by the Toyo's. They are over 18 months old now, harden from overheating, have chunks missing all over the place and have worn outer shoulders much like the picture above. Looking past all that though, they are a nice soft compound with a very street friendly and predictable sidewall. For the price they are a great street tyre.

With king springs and only -2 degrees static camber, you'd be well into positive camber through the turns. I'm worried about rolling over with -3.5 degrees front camber and 7kg front springs!

I'm off to Wakefield in a week so I'll report back with my review on the Bridgestones!

[EG30]

running 15x6 fat fives string, so pretty baggy profile and with this setup on the hard turns I prob have 2 deg postitve camber on the outside wheel LOL....

but it's not that bad and quite do-able by changing my driving style to suit, ie not point trying to wind on more lock and more throttle when the outside front tyre squealing for mercy.

I've got a set of Toyo R888 coming from Taleb next week and Rota 15x7 coming from the states for more serious timed events.

[aaronng]

I wouldn't say they are better than t1r's

just they are the "IN" tire atm

RE001 are good for lateral grip (i.e. hard cornering), but are not as good as other tyres for straight line grip (i.e. hard acceleration in 1st gear in the wet).

[jugbugz]

So what would you guys recommend for Street type tyres for stock type R 15",16" and 17" rims?

Theres less options for smaller wheels.

[EG30]

I'm off to Wakefield in a week so I'll report back with my review on the Bridgestones!

went to the barbagallo raceway's ( hosts v8 supercar round) tuning day today, did 52 laps total, about 45 hard laps in my 1024kg car weight EG with B16A w/ 107kw atw and dc2 262mm brakes config. They pulled 1.10g on 85km/h turns consitently and max 1.15-1.20g at those turns.

my front tyres were pretty hacked up from prev small track outings, so I rotated them front to rear and the front ones were still 70-80% depth.

the left front at this track cops a hammering being mostly RH turns.

will be interesting to see what you think after your outing at WP string...

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/6817/img4982lo0.th.jpg (http://img79.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4982lo0.jpg)

I was expecting to fare worse in terms of wear and tear for track work.

[philBo]

just bought a set of re001 over the weekend to replace my yoko A539s. first impression is that they give quite good traction, that could be cause theyre new though. LOL

so i'll have to see how good they compare to my yokos, which were highly regarded when they were still in production.

[Shraka]

What do you guys think of the Falken ZE912s? I've just had a quote on them at $138 a tyre for my standard DC2 R15s, or $179 for 205/50R16 (which I'm thinking of getting). Quite a bit cheaper than the RE01s at $196 / tyre for R16s.

[integraz]

You can get them [Ze912] for $99 -assuming you want 195/50/r15

I havent found much review of them, but i know the Ziex range isquite shit especially the 326 and 329

[Shraka]

You can get them [Ze912] for $99 -assuming you want 195/50/r15

I havent found much review of them, but i know the Ziex range isquite shit especially the 326 and 329

195/55R15 is the standard VTiR tyre.

[integraz]

Try bridgestone Re001 adrenlin 195/55/R15- they are on special at all bridgestone tyre centres- $119

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/catalog/default.aspx

[EG30]

Try bridgestone Re001 adrenlin 195/55/R15- they are on special at all bridgestone tyre centres- $119

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/catalog/default.aspx

Thanks for the Sept BTC specials alert integraz, the 195/55 size would benefit ppl with dc2 and ek4 this time round. I have to wait till the next special to get a pair of re001 in 195/50 to replace my abused pair on my eg.

[Shraka]

Try bridgestone Re001 adrenlin 195/55/R15- they are on special at all bridgestone tyre centres- $119

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/catalog/default.aspx

I got quoted $135. You sure they're $119?

EDIT: Yep, I pointed the guy to the catalog and it's $119. Good good.

[zropts]

$119 each at all 'good' bridgestone tyre centres... 4 days left

[Shraka]

Thanks for the heads up on that. Got my Tyres fitted. Soooo much more grip now. I forgot how good it could be.

I took it in for a service day before yesterday, they told me I had 70% / 80% treat left. I dunno if they genuinely thought that or they were just messing with me, either way it doesn't bode well for the mechanic.

[Zilli]

im after a normal tyre (not really spoting intentions) for my mums 3... 195/65/15... any recommendations guys? please? dunno where to start

[Hullabaloo]

Yokohama A.drive?

[Zilli]

what are they like? and where do i buy?

OEM are Yokohamas but them crappy aspec things

[krogoth]

a drive and a spec are different

a drive is pretty good

next is c drive

bridgestone have plenty too

ive got turanza er592s or something for my stockies

excellent tyre, all round, its good

u can prob even get re001s for that size, another great tyre, very sporty, possible overkill for ur mums car tho

[Lukey]

bridgestone pontenza III and bridgestone grid II

are noisy as all hell.

[Red_EG4]

im after a normal tyre (not really spoting intentions) for my mums 3... 195/65/15... any recommendations guys? please? dunno where to start

I hope I don't sound stupid, but... Bob Jane All Rounders?

[bungie77]

Got a bit of an emergency I guess - hopefully going in tomorrow to get new wheels and tyres fitted on my dc5 but when I chose 18" wheels over 17" I didn't realise the Yokohama A-drive R1's I am going to get jumped from $215 to $310 a tyre. Anyone know of anything decent for cheaper or even better in that price range or is this about as good as I'm gonna get.

[krogoth]

R1s are pretty high up in terms of performance

there are of course better tyres u can get....

but yeh....i dont know if u can find something as good for a cheaper price really....u can def find as good and better for a more expensive price, thats easy

but cheaper..highly unlikely, unless u want to go for a no name low quality brand tyre

[bungie77]

yeah not really after a nasty noisy cheap tyre.. so i thought that would be the case. probably should have stuck with 17" and gotten a better quality tyre *meh* next time when i can afford more. thanks though

[I heart the SSS]

I use C drives on the corolla, they fair very well.

Better then Ecsta's that for sure.

[Limbo]

i got quoted $130 for 195/65/15 for Michellins NS energy or something like that at Bob Jane. Apparently they are supose to be quite good

[Hullabaloo]

Maxxis MA-Z1 possibly?

[nick]

I have used the Sumitomo HTR200 on my dc2r is the past and were a good tyre all round, not very noisy like other hard compound tyres. Nice tread pattern is always good and werent too pricy, only problem is i cant find anyone anymore who stocks them. Any ideas?? Would like the 205/50/15s. If anyone knows where i can find em that will be great also. But my hunt continues, if you can find them theyre highly recommended after using many tyres

[Philip Lee]

^ maybe you can try Jax Quick Fit??

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/Sumitomo-tyres.htm

[m0nk3y]

looking at getting some Hankook V8 RS H424 tyres on my dc5 integra. Anyone here got opinions on them?

$183 for 215/45/17.

[saxophonias]

I had for 2 years Goodyear F1 gs-d2 on 185-60-14. Very quiet, excellent grip on wet roads, but not so good on dry. Very soft compound and not so hard framework making it more susceptible to high temperatures and overheating. Excellent braking though.
I had them replaced with some Coopers XTC 185-55-14. The offered a lot better grip on dry, more confidence when cornering due to shorter profile, and better wheel response (though a bit lighter sensation). A lot inferior on wet.

These days i am waiting for my Yokohamas S-drive on 185-55-14. Hope they turn out better! price 350e for 4.

[Philip Lee]

anyone used BF Goodridge g-force sport b4? any good?

these are on special for 225/40/18 atm for $215 each while RE001 is $372......

[aaronng]

anyone used BF Goodridge g-force sport b4? any good?

these are on special for 225/40/18 atm for $215 each while RE001 is $372......
From what I have read, good but noisy.

[Philip Lee]

thanks aaronng.

how about Sumitomo HTR Z3? they're selling $263 each.

i was thinking HTR Z3 or Falken FK452 @ $315. until the special for BF Goodridge. price is tempting......

[saxophonias]

this is a great site with extremely good prices for some tyres. Have a look!
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductList.asp?cls=ROAD&grp=RP002&pgrp=RP117&tlgrp=RD001

[Philip Lee]

ok i think it's now down to Falken 452 and Toyo T1R (price is very similar).

what would u guys pick and why?

is T1Rs made in Japan?

thanks

[040501912]

t1r better then falken hands down

[040501912]

any 1 used kumho ku23? any good?

[m0nk3y]

this is a great site with extremely good prices for some tyres. Have a look!
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductList.asp?cls=ROAD&grp=RP002&pgrp=RP117&tlgrp=RD001

UK site, will they ship to aust?

[saxophonias]

it's tremendously cheap on some tyres! Yokohama parada for instance on 205-40-17, cost 290e! E-mail them to find out whether they ship to Australia

[aaronng]

it's tremendously cheap on some tyres! Yokohama parada for instance on 205-40-17, cost 290e! E-mail them to find out whether they ship to Australia

You mean 29 Euros for a tyre?

[string]

Lucky that I got my tyres from Tirerack.com when the dollar was over 90 US cents! Hate to fuel the already burning economical fire, but the tyres weren't made in Australia anyway, and I'm not a fan of funding reselling business'.

Perhaps 290euro for a set of four? Still might set you back a hefty sum with the value of our currency. Shipping will be brutal.

[saxophonias]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=YOK1955015P2

it's 73.77e per tyre!

[munkaii]

Hey people,

I have an ek civic and jsut got some 15x6.5 rotas here. Looking for tyre recommendations as its my first car! Thinking of RE001s in 205/50/15. Are they still 120 per corner. I'm thinking of lowering the car a little in future. What about Toyo T1-S/Rs?

Am I going for the right profile tyre?

[90LAN]

yoko AD07's

[Riviera]

toyo proxes4!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xtercii]

is ad07 still in production?

[markoJEK1]

No they've stopped making them, the new AD08 is coming out in 09

[90LAN]

No they've stopped making them, the new AD08 is coming out in 09

thats better for us as they will discount old stock

[T-onedc2]

Hey people,

I have an ek civic and jsut got some 15x6.5 rotas here. Looking for tyre recommendations as its my first car! Thinking of RE001s in 205/50/15. Are they still 120 per corner. I'm thinking of lowering the car a little in future. What about Toyo T1-S/Rs?

Am I going for the right profile tyre?
205/50 will be best, with a tiny stretch 195/55 will also fit

[tekung89]

Pirelli P-zero 245/40/17 : TBD
http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/tires/Pirelli/PzeroRosso.jpg

Potenza Re050a 215/45/17: TBD
http://highperformancetire.com/image.php?productid=20533

Advan AD07 205/45/16: Very good grip in dry condition, wet condition undetermined, tread wears pretty quick, best wen heated up
http://www.tunerworks.ca/products/image/products/yo_advan_neova_ad07_ci2_l.jpg

Ventus HR II H405 205/40/17: very good dry grip, average to shitty in wet condition, tread wear is low, once too heated they let loose
http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewpost/data/17/22915HAN-VentusHRII.jpg

Advans 032R S 205/55/15: TBD
http://www.truecarbon.se/erik/bild0797ic.jpg

[T-onedc2]

After owning AD07's for a while and giving them an absolute hiding on a few occasions I can say they wear very well against something like Potenza RE001, the only area they aren't superior is road noise. Recently I examined the tread for wear patterns and found it impossible to prove the tyre has been thrashed.

Known as the fastest road tyre by many US reviews, they are very good in the wet also. In my experience no heat up is needed to get their best, yet they feel just as good when hot.

[DreadAngel]

Hmmmm...

Sounds sexy lol =P

Wear good against the RE01-R or RE001 Boss?

Thinking of getting different tyres atm...

[T-onedc2]

Hmmmm...

Sounds sexy lol =P

Wear good against the RE01-R or RE001 Boss?

Thinking of getting different tyres atm...
lol
Against the RE001 Adrenaline.

Technically the AD07 is vs RE01R. The RE01R has been replaced by the RE111R, in comparison after 10 laps of the Ebisu circuit in MX5's the AD07 showed minimal wear, had the most consistent lap times but got overtaken by RE111R lap 8 or 9. After the race the Bridgestone, Dunlop & Toyo all looked blistered, but the AD07 looked relatively normal.

AD08 due out mid year and is even better, it's my next tyre for sure.

[DreadAngel]

Yeah, heard about the RE11 and the AD08s :)

It'll be interesting to see how the AD08s go...

Curious man, you use AD07 daily? Relatively speaking, how long they last you?

[T-onedc2]

Yeah, heard about the RE11 and the AD08s :)

It'll be interesting to see how the AD08s go...

Curious man, you use AD07 daily? Relatively speaking, how long they last you?
My car stays garaged pretty much all week, I've done maybe 7000-8000km so far, I bought them for my enjoyment not longevity lol but they're wearing much better than I'd expected

[supernatural]

anyone can give me a review of toyo R1R and michelin pilot preceda pp2?

[90LAN]

RE01-R im running these atm and they are very good
very similar to my other wheels with ad07's
really cant split them

[supernatural]

how much did you get them for 90lan...

[90LAN]

how much did you get them for 90lan...

they came with the wheels so hard to say
but the wheels cost a bit

[supernatural]

anyone running pzero?? share us with your review pls :)

[DreadAngel]

RE01-R im running these atm and they are very good
very similar to my other wheels with ad07's
really cant split them

That good huh bro? Sounds like excellent stuff to me =D

[dtrang]

just shopping around for next tyre which i had the following in mind re001 adrenalins, toyo proxes t1rs, proxes 4.

price check on those...
adren: 200 give or take 5 per tyre + F&B, S&A $65
t1r: 175 F&B S&A 49
proxes 4: 159 F&B S&A 49

i think im leaning towards t1rs atm i thought they were alright price for 205/55/15s considering another place quoted 348 :S.

how many kms has ppl got out of these and is there a major difference between proxes 4s and t1rs

cheers

[Crapdaz]

running toyo T1R on my euro and have to say its comfortable, road noise is minimal and pretty grippy in wet/dry hard turning.

Wear on my tyres is a bit stuffed due to my alignment but its reasonable and have been running them for a few months.

[mku01]

anyone can give me a review of toyo R1R and michelin pilot preceda pp2?just got r1r yesterday in 205/50/15.. compared to my 195/55/15 ad07.. fairly similar though highspeed i'd say ad07's better even though they're in 195.. but the r1r is good coz it's got stiffer sidewalls than ad07.. but road feedback ad07 i like more, but probably because i'm more used to it.. get r1r if you can't get ad07

[ks_b]

how much i should be looking at for RE001 225/40/R18?
What are other tyres should i be looking at for just street use?

Anyone use Nankang NS2 before? I saw only $153 on ebay... are they any good?

[vinnY]

anyone had experience with both the bridgestone adrenalin re001's and the falken rt615's before? wondering if it's worth the extra $30/corner to go with the falkens

[an93l]

Hey, there are heaps of brand they all good i guess.

I've had a kumho 195/55/15 not sure which one but got for 140 each they last pretty long I've had it for 2 years now (4x,xxxKm) still on 70% thread.
Toyo T1R $180 each 205/45/16

[ks_b]

I got quote Falken 452 tyres 225/40 ZR18 92Y x4 tyres included shipping to melbourne for about $1000 from http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=FKN2055516FK452

is this a good deal?

[bizee_1]

how many kms has ppl got out of these and is there a major difference between proxes 4s and t1rs
cheers

I haven't used proxes4's but have TPG's. Big difference between t1r's & tpg's. (especially in wet) i've ran two sets of t1r's on front, they lasted between 15k-17k km's. if rotated regularly, & alignment problem fixed, probably would've last longer. But that was on front wheels for life of tyres.

[d15z1SUX]

hi my t1rs are wearing out to the belt on the inside of my front tyres. they like lasted me for about 5 months >_<

anyone can recommend a good budget tyre and/or good tyre shop in perth. 205/45/16.

[vinnY]

5 months? how many k's?
you better get a wheel alignment before getting new tyres or it's just money down the drain

[d15z1SUX]

yeh i suspect i had a dodgy wheel alignment done. or they didn't do one at all last time. don't know how many k's i did... not many ne way i only use my car on the weekend...

[040501912]

sh1t gab!! that was fast ! !WTF ? 5 months????

[bc143]

have you try Sumitmoto i'm using it it's quite cheap yet pretty quiet n good handling. 5 month for a set of tyres you must be pretty hard driving. where about perth u r? me in joondalup. BJ n Ian diff( TTF now) up in joondalup is both quite ok on price.

[mrwillz]

how much approx are advan ad07's 205 45 16

[90LAN]

265 now each

[munkaii]

Hey guys

With a 15x6.5 tyre, what tyre width should i go with? 205 or 195/50/15?? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Will be purchasing RE001s.

[d15z1SUX]

sh1t gab!! that was fast ! !WTF ? 5 months????

yehhh didnt even get a chance to track them lol :(

[d15z1SUX]

have you try Sumitmoto i'm using it it's quite cheap yet pretty quiet n good handling. 5 month for a set of tyres you must be pretty hard driving. where about perth u r? me in joondalup. BJ n Ian diff( TTF now) up in joondalup is both quite ok on price.

ah ic icc im in kewdale. joondalup is pretty far lol. i'll give those tyres sum consideration i guess.

[Gio]

Hey guys.

Looking at 2 new front tyres. dunlop lemans lm702 or Bridgestone potenza in 195/55/r15. Has anyone used this tyres, both are the same price, im just wondering which would be better?

thanks in advance :)

[Lukey]

pontenza g3 are noisy as all hell

[Gio]

pontenza g3 are noisy as all hell

Did you have some lukey?

What was the performance like?

Anyone know about the dunlop lemans?

[bc143]

i try GIII b4 i was ok with the noise level n the best is the wet grip about GIII esp when is less then 50&#37; life it still hold like near new. which other tyre just not so good. I think GIII is off production already so can't buy brand new
i hv friends using dunlop lemans they r a bit more quiet n also good dry performance but i never tried it in wet.
for me i would go GIII

[Gio]

How noisy is noisy, i can't stand noisy tires :(

Thanks for the input bc143, did you find that dry performance was about the same for the g3 and the lemans?

[TALEB TYRES]

How noisy is noisy, i can't stand noisy tires :(

Thanks for the input bc143, did you find that dry performance was about the same for the g3 and the lemans?

Even though you know that the dunnies are gone now,
Ill say that i ran the G3 and the lemans lm702 back to back, and the dunlops leave the BS for dead in every aspect, grip, noise, wet grip, flex...

[Gio]

When are more coming in :(?

[TALEB TYRES]

u got pm

but to be fair, not all potenzas are noisy,

[Gio]

thanks Ali.

[power_of_dreams]

Can anybody confirm the stock/OEM specifications for wheels/tyres on
DC5 base, DC5R?

I think they are both 6.5 x 16 205/55/16 but the speed rating is different (91V on base, 89V on type-R). Is this difference between the two important?

[denot]

Guys, need a help on will 235/45/18 fit on 18x7.5... will it stick out from the rim?

thanks heaps...

[d15z1SUX]

anyone tried hankook ventus rs2? good? better than t1r so ive read on the net. t1r is my current tyre.

bit too late for me to ask maybe as im getting them this saturday lol...

[040501912]

gabe, why dont u geat cheap tyre for daily, and good tyre for outtings?

[slidetaker]

Quite a few questions that seem no one border to ask....well..

In 99.99&#37; of situation, there is no difference between 91 and 89 load rating. It will matter if you have 5 people, boot full and towing a boat.

Whether a rim stick out of the fener depends on the offset. Google and learn.

Ventus R-S2 Z212 does have a higher performance in pretty much all category than Toyo T1R. But, it may wear faster than T1R.

[d15z1SUX]

gabe, why dont u geat cheap tyre for daily, and good tyre for outtings?

yeh i shud huh...

[kenske]

Hey everyone,

My rego is coming up in April and i know i'll fail if I dont replace my tyres. I have 17" rims that take 205/40/17 tyres. I was looking into using directional tyres, good grip dry and wet, for daily use, fairly quiet ride, and not thrashed ie. burn outs etc. (but I do turn hard-ish sometimes...) and only looking to spend $100-$150 a tyre not including alignment.

I've noticed that tyres become obsolete over time so a lot of this thread might be out of date, and lately it's been mainly performance related tyres discussed.

Thanks heaps for future replies!

[CB7_OWNER]

kenske: a good budget performance tyre especially dry, and a little wet. is Kumho Escta SPT's Ku31

[kenske]

thanks for the recommendation "cb7 owner", looked them up on the net and seem to get good reviews for the price, now gotta shop around for the cheapest price

[Lukey]

whats the difference between BS Grid 1, 2 and 3?

[theuan101]

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have just one query, I have 16"x7" wheels. I currently have 205/45/r16 on them and I want to know if I can get 215/45/r16?? Would hey be more expensive and have more grip?? I have Dunlop Derezza DZ101 I think...

[CONAN]

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have just one query, I have 16"x7" wheels. I currently have 205/45/r16 on them and I want to know if I can get 215/45/r16?? Would hey be more expensive and have more grip?? I have Dunlop Derezza DZ101 I think...

yes you should be able to fit them, its only a slight wider. give them a ago

[blabla]

BF Goodridge - g-Force Sport - 205 40R17 = $165 per corner fitted - jax quickfit

[Lukey]

whats the difference between BS Grid 1, 2 and 3?

bump.

[ks_b]

can someone help me out pls... which tyres are better for street use?

Hankook Ventus RS-2 Z212 or Hankook Ventus S1evo K107

thanks

[d15z1SUX]

s1 evo k107

[ks_b]

s1 evo k107

thanks d15z1SUX, is there a reason why they are better? just wondering thats all.

[d15z1SUX]

the rs2 will wear out faster as it is more performance orientated than s1 evo k107. rs2 has a wear rating of 200 and s1 evo k107 280.

but if you want better grip the rs2 is better.

actually what did u want in a street tyre? some people want something that will last longer and have less road noise while others only want all out grip... really depends what you want.

[power_of_dreams]

noobie question, is the wear rating printed on the tyre?

[ks_b]

ok thanks again d15z1SUX, s1 evo k107 should be better tyres for me then..

[nd55]

> noobie question, is the wear rating printed on the tyre?

Do google search on 'UTQG' rating.

Nick.

[power_of_dreams]

> noobie question, is the wear rating printed on the tyre?

Do google search on 'UTQG' rating.

Nick.

I did a search, but could not determine if it can be found on the tyre itself :confused:

[Lukey]

i dont reccomend Hanook Optimo

[aaronng]

I did a search, but could not determine if it can be found on the tyre itself :confused:

Some tyres have them, some don't. Bridgestone, yokohama and Michelins do, but not all Dunlops do.

[Lukey]

anyone know of any 40 or 45 or 50 profile tyres for 14" wheels?

185 or 195 or 205 wide

[nd55]

> I did a search, but could not determine if it can be found on the tyre itself

Usually it'll say something like "Wear rating 280 temperature rating A traction rating A"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=48

It's a useful rating, but not everything.
The biggest factor in (abnormal) wear is probably toe.

Nick.

PS > anyone know of any 40 or 45 or 50 profile tyres for 14" wheels?

aren't they go-cart wheels. he, he.

[Lukey]

PS > anyone know of any 40 or 45 or 50 profile tyres for 14" wheels?

aren't they go-cart wheels. he, he.

cheeky kent

:p

[jords]

whats the biggest tyre possible to fit on a stock DC2 ITR rim?

I need new street tyre's, just wondering what I can look for, probably gonna get the RE001, bridgestone is my preferred choice. will a 205 fit?

[jords]

Anyone?

[vinnY]

i got 205/50/15 on my 96spec dc2r rims, seems to be fine :)

afaik if you've got the 15" 98spec rims then it should be fine

anyone tried the kumho ku36 yet? looks interesting especially at <$145/corner for 205/50/15

[dtrang]

i think 205/55/15 can also fit, thats what ive got on my car atm. adrenalins going for about 195 for that price, 175 for 195s. extra 20bux for wider tread?

[jords]

i have a quote for RE001, the 195@ $164 and the 205 @ $175

[02ZZI]

has anyone had toyo proxes R1R's on their car yet? im getting some on mine next week, i currently have the T1R's on but thought might as well upgrade

[dtrang]

i have a quote for RE001, the 195@ $164 and the 205 @ $175

FUUUUUUU lol anyone know a place in adelaide that does around that price?!?! ive called most of the bridgestone places tyre centres.. any other places that would stock re001

[Hullabaloo]

FUUUUUUU lol anyone know a place in adelaide that does around that price?!?! ive called most of the bridgestone places tyre centres.. any other places that would stock re001

Kmart normally has quite decent prices on RE001's, otherwise you can try north terrace tyres

[dtrang]

ooh k will check on kmart, i reckon i tried north terrace tyres and they dont stock bridgestones just order in which were more exy than bridgestone tyre centre. they have more yokos from what i remember

[Hullabaloo]

yep NTT do order in bridgestones, but when i got my RE001's i got them cheaper through NTT than anywhere else (bob jane, kmart, bridgestone, etc)

[dtrang]

hullabaloo how much did you get re001s for and what tyre size do you have?

[dtrang]

asked NTT and they quoted me 195/55/15 for 202 a corner. went to bridgestone select on gouger st and they had 165 however they are aus made not japanese..... has anyone gotten any feedback on the aus version or heard? supposedly inferior?

[power_of_dreams]

I doubt they are noticeably inferior.
I have the 206/55/r16 (aus made) in my garage, and will be mounting them this weekend.

[SiReal]

*WARNING - Non sports tyre recommendation* :eek:

Bridgestone Turanza ER592 - Stock replacement tyre
195/65/15 1998 to 2002 Honda Accord 4 cyl

Super quiet, great value for money. On sale at Bridgestone Tyre centre at $149 per corner. Seems to grip quite well, but being a family car, will be put to use via sensible driving anyway. :thumbsup:

[Hullabaloo]

hullabaloo how much did you get re001s for and what tyre size do you have?

$250 each fitted and balanced in 215/45/17

[RtN]

what you guys reckon of running 215/45/15 on 15x6.5s?

[didz]

215 is max u can go on 6.5 safely.

[RtN]

too much wall flex aye? but nvm found meself another set in 195. lol

[chargeR]

what you guys reckon of running 215/45/15 on 15x6.5s?

If the tyre manufacturer approves the particular tyre for mounting on a rim of that width go for it. Assuming the tyre is appropriately load and speed rated and you have considered the effect the change in tyre diameter will have. You will sacrifice some tyre rigidity due to the bulged out sidewall and hence you will lose some response.


215 is max u can go on 6.5 safely.

This guy is full of crap don't listen to him :p. There are no set rules like you can only fit X tyre on Y rim width, it all varies from tyre to tyre and manufacturer to manufacturer.

[didz]

Meh i wouldnt go wider :P

[Gio]

I agree with didz.

215 max for 6.5's. Although i have to say 215/50/15 ftw!!

[didz]

Charger is right. A lot of tyre manufacturers state u can go wider. I personally wouldnt bother though.

[03accent]

options 1 garage have ku31 for $108 supplied
in bris (check out boostcrusing)

ed

[Gio]

^^^^ they have a lot of kumo tires for sale at cheap prices atm :thumbsup:

[black_em1]

bought a set kumho ku36 from options 1 garage in 15", only $144 each, very good price :thumbsup:

[Moya]

Is there such thing as an Aussie made, decent long lasting tyre that has a good looking tread pattern?

I figure I should use my Rudd money and replace my bald tyres.

I like the Toyo T1R's, but they are wayy to sporty for my EG. So yeah, aussie version of the T1R's with a hard side wall would be nice.

[d15z1SUX]

bridgestone re001 most are made in australia...

[string]

Wider rims make a huge difference to how the tyre feels. Even jumping up 0.5" can be noticed. If you're after performance you're making a mistake by using a rim on the lower end of the manufacturers allowed width range.

On topic: Anyone got a recomendation for a 195/60/14 daily driver tyre? Not necessarily after something uber cheap, but something that will last me a long time and represent good value for money.

[vinnY]

i heard the pirelli p6000 (http://www.carbonblack.com.au/car-tyres/tyre-reviews/539-pirelli-tyres/p6000.aspx) was a decent buy string, fairly cheap too iirc

[power_of_dreams]

bridgestone re001 most are made in australia...

you can see the full list here: http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/Adrenalin.aspx

[Gio]

Toyo T1's - Got mine for $91.00 each (205x45 15") from taleb tires they are an excellant tire, the best i have used yet. They are very very quiet. Rated AA for grip A for temp. Awesome tire, made in japan. Have never lost traction on my hill when driving spirited...

[munkaii]

For those who've had tyre changes done and whatnot, did the people at the place make scratches on your rim when they mounted it to the tyre fitting machine? I figured it was probably a normal thing but what's your thoughts?

[power_of_dreams]

ask them nicely to hand tighten them

[Lukey]

If the tyre manufacturer approves the particular tyre for mounting on a rim of that width go for it. Assuming the tyre is appropriately load and speed rated and you have considered the effect the change in tyre diameter will have. You will sacrifice some tyre rigidity due to the bulged out sidewall and hence you will lose some response.



This guy is full of crap don't listen to him :p. There are no set rules like you can only fit X tyre on Y rim width, it all varies from tyre to tyre and manufacturer to manufacturer.


theres a minimum tyre width for a rim

[90LAN]

whats the biggest tyre possible to fit on a stock DC2 ITR rim?

I need new street tyre's, just wondering what I can look for, probably gonna get the RE001, bridgestone is my preferred choice. will a 205 fit?

205 will fit easy
215 is stock size for jdm tegs

[chargeR]

theres a minimum tyre width for a rim

I will repeat it again for those that are a little slow :p. A tyre manufacturer will state the maximum and minimum rim widths for each individual tyre, there are no general rules like "215 is the largest one can fit on a 6.5" :).

[Lukey]

I will repeat it again for those that are a little slow :p. A tyre manufacturer will state the maximum and minimum rim widths for each individual tyre, there are no general rules like "215 is the largest one can fit on a 6.5" :).

when i got 195's mounted on 8", thats legally to skinny

[chargeR]

when i got 195's mounted on 8", thats legally to skinny

Okay. Got a link to an ADR that states that or something similar? I don't doubt that 8" is wider than the manufacturer would approve for that 195 tyre but who told you it was illegal?

[Lukey]

Okay. Got a link to an ADR that states that or something similar? I don't doubt that 8" is wider than the manufacturer would approve for that 195 tyre but who told you it was illegal?

all the big franchises in town like bob janes, beaurepaires, tyre power.

only place that would do it was the independent, and even they said it was

[Limbo]

For those who've had tyre changes done and whatnot, did the people at the place make scratches on your rim when they mounted it to the tyre fitting machine? I figured it was probably a normal thing but what's your thoughts?


find a better place, they should not scratch you rims at all.

[Moey.C]

find a better place, they should not scratch you rims at all.

:thumbsup:

[EUR003act]

can anyone recomment a good semi slick/dedicated sports tyre for weekend driving spirited driving and the occassional track day...

i pretty much want maximum grip... was looking at Bridgestone RE070 but couldnt find it in my size (225/40/18)...

[chargeR]

can anyone recomment a good semi slick/dedicated sports tyre for weekend driving spirited driving and the occassional track day...

i pretty much want maximum grip... was looking at Bridgestone RE070 but couldnt find it in my size (225/40/18)...

I would stick with a good street tyre if I were you because street driving is going to put lots of heat cycles on a set of softer race style tyres which will reduce their grip significantly. Try the new Bridgestone RE11 or the Dunlop Direzza Z1 which is a fair bit cheaper. Both are great tyres which should give decent wear on the street.

[iversonruls]

can anyone recomment a good semi slick/dedicated sports tyre for weekend driving spirited driving and the occassional track day...

i pretty much want maximum grip... was looking at Bridgestone RE070 but couldnt find it in my size (225/40/18)...
how bout kumho ku36?
heard good comments bout them and on sale too

i think they r ard 221 per corner + $25 shipping per pair from bris

[vinnY]

talking about these (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec) dunlops, charger?
been looking for some australian prices with no luck :(

[chargeR]

talking about these (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec) dunlops, charger?
been looking for some australian prices with no luck :(

Yup those are good tyres, at least a match for the RE01R but I haven't seen any good comparisons with the RE11 yet. I don't know of anyone that sells them locally either, everyone I know that has them got them via tirerack :thumbsup:.

[beeza]

Could anyone give me input on the Toyo Proxies FZ4's please,how do they compare to a Toyo T1R and Toy T1S?

[bizee_1]

Purchased a set of Maxxis Victra i-Pro's in 195/50/15
Treadware: 240 Traction: AA Temperature : A

Previous set were Toyo TGP's (x4), & Toyo T1-R's (F) Michelin Pilot HX MXV3A (R).

Was time for something different, (as well as new tyres) so will see how they are, once they wear in.

[beeza]

What do U think of those tyres?

[Gio]

price bizee_1??????????

[bizee_1]

beeza : TPG's were alright, but the T1R's were real good. i think the FZ4's are meant to be a better spec tyre than the TPG's, but can't confirm. And the T1-S's have been superseded by the T1R.
The Michelin's were about on par with the TPG's, although they were an older tyre & the compound had become stiffer over time. In the wet, it wasn't that great. But that would be driving above conditions. As the Michelin's were not brand new, opposed to the TPG's, they were probably quite good when brand new.

Gio : $165ea fitted/balanced x4

[beeza]

Thanks bizee!,do U think the compound will also become hard over time with the T1R's?

[bizee_1]

Yes. i think the more correct term is "dry rot". And it affects all tyres. Which i think is more like really aged & weathered tyres. Which the Michelins were. (aged & weathered at time)

So far initially the Victra i-Pro's seem quieter, or have less roar. And feel like they have a higher threshold, than the T1-R. But i should wait till they wear in a little more.

[beeza]

Ah cheers,I'll have to get my set of T1R's in action soon!

Thanks for the info mate.

[Moya]

Does a 215/45/15 tyre have a higher chance of scrubbing than a 195/55/15 on an identical car?

EG w/ ITR Shocks + King Superlow EG. 195/55/15 runs without a problem but I don't wanna fit Toyo T1S from Taleb and have them scrub.

[beeza]

I have that size on my EK1 and it doesn't scrub.I'm 99&#37; sure U will be fine,can someone confirm plz.

[Gio]

Does a 215/45/15 tyre have a higher chance of scrubbing than a 195/55/15 on an identical car?

EG w/ ITR Shocks + King Superlow EG. 195/55/15 runs without a problem but I don't wanna fit Toyo T1S from Taleb and have them scrub.

Hi Moya,

215 is the width of the tire, 45 is the percentage of the width which makes up the side wall.

So find 45% of 215 to get the wall of the tire, both tires as you can see from the % of the width will be very similar.

Hope that helps.

[Frankie]

Michelin XM1+: about 130 each These tyres are awesome in the wet and dry not noisey. In the wet wanted to see how grippy they were i threw it hard into a few corners didnt slip out at all awesome tyre the size is 185/60/14

i think iam the only one with these tyres everyone else has the higher end models

[krogoth]

wow

u must'nt have been trying hard enough,lol

in the right conditions, i dont think there are any tyres that can hold traction like that in the wet on the stock wheel...

[Frankie]

lol stock tyres 175/65/14
maybe becasue my car hasnt got enough power maybe thats why lol

[Menzy]

In the market for a set of tyers for my FN2R
Wheel Size: 18 x 7.5 J
Tyre Size: 225 / 40 R18

If you own a fn2 have you changed to a different brand/level or even size? any feedback will be good.

[Frankie]

In the market for a set of tyers for my FN2R
Wheel Size: 18 x 7.5 J
Tyre Size: 225 / 40 R18

If you own a fn2 have you changed to a different brand/level or even size? any feedback will be good.

man there expensive tyres i think there like 340 a pair for a good brand or probaly more. My brother has the same size on his R32 VW