Tyre Recommendation thread

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Originally Posted by kristrifo

First tyres I had on the car (since the first thing I did was put new rims) were Pirelli p6's on my cl9
225/40 r18, lasted a good 35-40k km, very good grip, would almost never slip in the wet

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Thanks for the feedback! I think its a choice between the Pirelli P6 and the Yokohama A Drive

Have driven on the P6000 (predecessor of the P6). Magnificent tyre for passenger vehicles. Performance, grip and noise, tread wear, all very impressive.

Hey guys need something to replace my yokohama a.drive R1, can anyone share experiences?

i got 215/45/17 atm, would it be better to go to a 40 profile for more grip?

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Originally Posted by curtis265

Hey guys need something to replace my yokohama a.drive R1, can anyone share experiences?

i got 215/45/17 atm, would it be better to go to a 40 profile for more grip?

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40 profile may improve acceleration slightly, due to the wheel being smaller overall, and feel from the tyre will be sharper, but the width is what makes the difference in grip, assuming you're getting the same tyre. Yoko's have typically been tuned for quietness, which is why the they seem lacking in grip compared to else is available in it's class. Having said that, you've been on the A.Drive, so just about anything will have more grip than it (assuming not eco and is in a performance category of some sort). If you liked the A drive, could consider the S.Drive, which is the performance version from Yokohama, or consider Bridgestone RE050a, Nitto Invo or Khumo KU36.

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Originally Posted by ChaosMaster

40 profile may improve acceleration slightly, due to the wheel being smaller overall, and feel from the tyre will be sharper, but the width is what makes the difference in grip, assuming you're getting the same tyre. Yoko's have typically been tuned for quietness, which is why the they seem lacking in grip compared to else is available in it's class. Having said that, you've been on the A.Drive, so just about anything will have more grip than it (assuming not eco and is in a performance category of some sort). If you liked the A drive, could consider the S.Drive, which is the performance version from Yokohama, or consider Bridgestone RE050a, Nitto Invo or Khumo KU36.

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Thx ofr sharing.

Only problem is RE050s are pretty darn exxy. Great tyre.

KU36 I wouldn't use for a daily. More of track day tyre that's road legal.

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Originally Posted by Mikecivic78

Thx ofr sharing.

Only problem is RE050s are pretty darn exxy. Great tyre.

KU36 I wouldn't use for a daily. More of track day tyre that's road legal.

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Ah, my bad, I meant KU31, although I believe it's been replaced by KU39. Haven't tried the later though. RE050a weren't too expensive the last time I checked, although they weren't cheap either.

guys,

i'm looking for 4 x 195/50/15, what would be the budget all rounder tyres? for everyday driving and free way driving most of the time.

Thanks in advance

If you're not going to push it at all, might consider something like KU31 [Kumho], C-Drive/S-Drive [Yoko] :)

Some of the Budget Pirellis have come up to par with others in similar category/price range so can consider them too [Before, they were **(*&%$(*&%]

anyone here running run flats?

got any feedback? noise? comfort? grip? etc?

my subwoofer box is drilled into my boot so accessing the spare is difficult lol

thanks for the suggestion - ku31 is sounding like a good idea.

star spec v2 coming late jan/feb in US
start saving tirerack funds

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Originally Posted by kristrifo

anyone here running run flats?

got any feedback? noise? comfort? grip? etc?

my subwoofer box is drilled into my boot so accessing the spare is difficult lol

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Personally, the newer RFTs are better then the earlier ones, but I still find them hard and harsh...

Even commuter hard compound tires are more comfy than some RFTs =|