If you want durability over grip, go for Dunlop Le Mans. I personally prefer the Yokohama though, it touches the ground firm enough.
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If you want durability over grip, go for Dunlop Le Mans. I personally prefer the Yokohama though, it touches the ground firm enough.
Hi everyone. Need help. Been reading many forums and reviews on tyres which just confused me even more. Even some reviews contradict one another.
Anyway, I am due for new tyres. I have a 1999 Civic Coupe with 17" aftermarket rims. I currently have 7 year old Nexen N3000s in 205/40/17 size on them, and whilst they still have some tread left, they have become noisy as all hell. They have to go coz the road roar from these tyres are making me deaf. This means one of the primary criteria is my new set of tyres must be QUIET.
I've always had good experiences with Yokohama tyres (having had A509 and A539 on a Mitsubishi in the past), so I looked at the current range of Yokohamas. My tyre size of 205/40/17 is proving to be abit of a pain though, as it doesn't seem to be a very common size. I was looking at the Yokohama A.Drive.R1 but when I rang a shop to ask about pricing the dude said they are not quiet tyres at all, and proceeded to recommend the Kumho KU21 or Falken 912...which incidentally were both alot cheaper than the Yokos. Upon researching the KU21, it doesn't even seem to come in 205/40/17 size so not sure why the tyre dude even suggested them to me. The Falken 912 does come in my size, and he promised me they are very quiet. So will they be a good choice to go for?
Also open to other suggestions of course, so I can read up about them. Any help appreciated!! Would like to get this done this week if possible while I am still on holidays.
Try to look for Nitto Neogen 225/45 r17. a quiet type but aggressive tire. Its also all-season tires. Bang for the Buck. :)
your problem is you are rocking 17 inch wheels on a car that should have no larger than 16s (15s are optimal for your car.)
Get smaller wheels, they will be lighter, tyres will also be cheaper and you will have a quiet, comfortable ride.
+ 17s on a 1999 Civic is ricer IMHO, a classic case of form over function.
Anyone tried the Kumho KU21 on thier S2000? or as a matter of fact any of thier hondas?
Got quoted from local bob jane for 700$ for a set of 4 including alignment fitting balancing etc.
Any thoughts and opinons much appreciated
Picked up a set of Michelin Pilot sport 3 - 225/45/17 fitted to my Euro for $1000! Bargain......
Anyone have opinions on Nitto Invo tyres?
OzzyTyres are having a 50% sale at the moment. Type in the Ozzy code and get another 5% off. Win Win. They stock a fairly large range, and price includes delivery. Too bad they don't have Yokohama V551 which I'm looking for. Anyone know where I can grab them cheap or have had any experience with them?
yokohama advan a682
Bridgestone re050a
Continental contisportcontact2
Which would you guys chose? Also interested in noise and wear.
would it be worth going with tirerack.com? apparently shipping is only around $150
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....m=145WR7KU31XL
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
or if in 215/40 instead of 215/45 then could go with maybe these?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes