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markoJEK1
01-03-2007, 05:15 PM
hi guys, my rims coming in soon 15's, n im wondering what tyres are the best well i know the best from the advan toyo's falken's etc im in brissie and would like to know where i can get a set ty

EuroDude
01-03-2007, 05:38 PM
Depends on what you want, confort vs handling vs tyre life

Have a look at the Tyre Recommendation Thread:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=409

IMO the Yokohama C-Drive's are good, as are the Bridgestone Potenza GIII's

SiReal
01-03-2007, 10:40 PM
dont buy falken, nankang, ling longs, antyre, cheap sh1t.

buy good stuff - pirelli, bridgestone, yokos, kumho (are OK) - they might just save your life.

DreadAngel
01-03-2007, 10:44 PM
As James had said, most of OH will tell you GIIIs or C-Drives :) take your pick :D Compared to each other, GIIIs in the dry perform better and C-Drives in the wet perform better thats what's been said

EuroAccord13
01-03-2007, 10:54 PM
It's the only thing in contact with your car and the ground.. don't skim on the cheapo makes...

Pirelli, Bridgestones, Continental...

J2daW
02-03-2007, 12:29 AM
ive never had troubles with cheap tyres, just make sure u got plenty of grip left. if they low change them immediately or at best you'll be changing a tyre on the side of the m4. its up to u on the tyre type, but make sure u always check the tread

nugget1
02-03-2007, 07:17 AM
I'm awaiting 15" rims as well, I'm getting 205/50 Maxxis put on mine, they came 3rd in the Wheels tyre test 2006 so can't be too bad. They around $100 a corner.

Spunkymonkey
02-03-2007, 08:39 AM
as per my post in the tyre recommendation thread...dunlop sp sport maxx!

destrukshn
02-03-2007, 08:43 AM
wan lee's.
best for no traction.
hahahaha.
jokes.
never skimp out on tyres, ever.

DLO01
02-03-2007, 09:05 AM
Toyo T1R's !!!

Mine were 205/45 R16.

$174 each. Bargain!

From Tyreworks Moss St, Slacks creek.

Excelent tyre, cheap price. Cant go wrong. :thumbsup:

destrukshn
02-03-2007, 09:23 AM
Toyo T1R's !!!

Mine were 205/45 R16.

$174 each. Bargain!

From Tyreworks Moss St, Slacks creek.

Excelent tyre, cheap price. Cant go wrong. :thumbsup:
cheap.
lol.

DreadAngel
02-03-2007, 10:30 AM
More like freakin' expensive hahaha

Dylanamus
02-03-2007, 11:52 AM
I got Potenza GIII too... not a bad tyre indeed. Was $125 a corner a year ago or less.

nigs
02-03-2007, 12:29 PM
T1R's have my vote for a street tyre.
$155 a corner 195/55/15.

Muzz
04-03-2007, 06:51 PM
How do the falken azenis rt615s compare to the potenza G3s?


dont buy falken, nankang, ling longs, antyre, cheap sh1t.


Falken has made some excelent tyres, as far as i know!

nigs
04-03-2007, 07:33 PM
RT615 are in a different league. They're considered semi's no?
RT615 are replacements for the RT215 if I remember correctly.

I've used RT215 and didn't rate them too well for their price.

T1R > G3 IMO

97EK1
05-03-2007, 10:39 AM
i have nothing to compare with but i love my RT615's wet or dry, although i do take it easy in wet for obvious reasons with these tyres. but dont expect a whole lot of life in them ;)

crx51
05-03-2007, 02:02 PM
Hey mate i just got 195/50 michelin pilot preceda pp2s on my 15s and i couldnt say a bad word about them. Very very sticky silica compound. Handle very well in the wet too and are the quietest tyre ive driven on - bar none..

revNhevN
05-03-2007, 05:42 PM
Hey mate i just got 195/50 michelin pilot preceda pp2s on my 15s and i couldnt say a bad word about them. Very very sticky silica compound. Handle very well in the wet too and are the quietest tyre ive driven on - bar none..
can i ask, how much you paid for the set?

crx51
05-03-2007, 07:16 PM
can i ask, how much you paid for the set?


They arent a cheap tyre. I got wheels and tyres at the same time but if i just wanted tyres it was 170 fitted and balanced per tyre so $680 all up. You are paying a premium but they are an incredible tyre. They make my car so quiet it feels like a newer car. Ive driven on many good tyres in many good cars and ive never driven on any that are any better than this and certainly none quieter. I am 100% happy i forked out the little extra..

revNhevN
05-03-2007, 08:49 PM
They arent a cheap tyre. I got wheels and tyres at the same time but if i just wanted tyres it was 170 fitted and balanced per tyre so $680 all up. You are paying a premium but they are an incredible tyre. They make my car so quiet it feels like a newer car. Ive driven on many good tyres in many good cars and ive never driven on any that are any better than this and certainly none quieter. I am 100% happy i forked out the little extra..
Thanks. I dont mind paying a lil more. You do get what you for. 195/55 should be a bit more than $17o then.

crx51
05-03-2007, 11:23 PM
Thanks. I dont mind paying a lil more. You do get what you for. 195/55 should be a bit more than $17o then.

Honestly mate i personally guarantee you wont be disappointed if you go with the pp2's. There are a lot of great tyres out there but this tyre just seems to do everything right.. If you lived near north brissie id take ya for a spin in my car..

tune2look
05-03-2007, 11:51 PM
T1R is a excelent tyre IMO.
Very sticky and most of all, tread and side wall design is beautiful!
I got mine for 175 per corner, 205/45/16.
My friend got his 195/50/15 for 155 per corner.
price includes fitted and balanced.

chicken8
06-03-2007, 12:01 AM
im running bridgestone potenza S02. $285 each

difference in tyre is very noticeable in hairy moments or when you're trying to take your car to its limits

if you only use 20% of your cars ability, then even re-treads will do you fine.

really depends on you.

T-onedc2
06-03-2007, 09:57 PM
T1R's are pretty decent, nothing wrong with em at all. Personally I'd take GIII's over C-drives. Currently I have Yokohama AVS ES100 15' , unfortunately no longer available in 15', but very good.

Zdster
07-03-2007, 09:57 AM
Personal choice would be either the g3's or t1r's.