mat 15inch rims can be 6 or 6.5 or 7 or 8. Depends on the mag itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by VTi_b0i
Tyre selection also depends on the width
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mat 15inch rims can be 6 or 6.5 or 7 or 8. Depends on the mag itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by VTi_b0i
Tyre selection also depends on the width
max is 225 on a 6.5Quote:
Originally Posted by andiiso
I believe them to be 6 inches wide, not 6.5, and 205 width is the max.Quote:
Originally Posted by VTi_b0i
thanks mate :) they are just for a daily so i dont need performance tyres on them haha
oh my bad, sorry lol, must have gotten mixed up 15x6 and yer 205 cos i have them on my ek4 stock rims .. and in my opinion, moving from 195 to 205 was great lolz feel it straight away
stock ek4 rims at 6 1/2.
looking at going to 215 but i can't find any tyres with the profile i want
anyone know where to get Fererals cheap?
i'm after ss595, but Blairs, bob Jane & Jax don't stock them
Anyone happen to know the price of a 205/55/15?
whats a non directional 16" tyres that are decent?
$159 each corner from bridgestone tyre centre.Quote:
Originally Posted by gelo
just a warning for everyone thinking about RE001 195/50r15 for your ek, they don't have the correct load rating... i heard that it can actually void your insurance if the inspector knows his shit. 195/55r15 only cost a little extra per corner.
just wondering what people think of the BS Adrenaline and yokohama Advan? which one would be better for low km drive around town? as well as in terms of wet and dry grip?
thankx
I'm on Adrenalines now and will have AD07's on new rims in a month or so, then I'll be able to answer :)
Advan v103?Quote:
Originally Posted by hogs
Or AD07?
I reckon AD07 would be more grippy because of the softer compound. RE001 is still a street performance tyre. AD07 is a step or two above that, just below A048
is softer compound better for low km city driving?Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
think u mentioned last time that soft tyre lasts longer as the rubber harden slower, right?
i'm driving an euro btw
Low km city driving, I would use a medium compound instead of a hard compound. I wouldn't waste my money on a high performance soft sports tyre like the AD07 if you were using it for daily sedate commute. Being in the city, I doubt you want to get hit by the speed cameras there.
I'd choose a good and economical tyre. I'm using RE001 at the moment and it is good for the price. It's not a hard compound but also not the softest one around.
seconded.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
buying ad07 for city driving is a bit of waste of money - you wouldn't ever need something that grippy anyway. re001 suits the requirements better economically.
I paid $208 for RE001 in 205/55 R16 in Melb and now in Sydney, I just bought 2 more for $165 each!!! Hornsby Bob Jane.
thats a really great price. i got quoted in excess of 200 bucks/corner for 225/50/16Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
Did you ask how much for either Yoko C or S drives? So for the price you paid do you think the RE001 is the best? I need to change my tyres soon as well :wave:Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
C.Drives were almost the same price as the RE001 in Melb. Price difference of $2 to 4 per corner.
$165? Thats a bargain! Is that on special or regular price?
Regular. From Bob Jane Hornsby here in NSW.Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
What about Bob Jane in VIC? How is tyre noise and performance vs stock dunlops?
You should call them up to find out. And they shit all over the stock Dunlops. The gain in grip is probably better than going from stock suspension to coils.Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
Are any good tyres for the size 195/65/15?
Nah not really aye, they're all sold out world wide. :(
hi guys, been looking around for new tires and after reading this thread i'm still not sure what to buy.
Does anyone have any experience with Pirelli PZero Nero? I hear they are expensive, but do you get what you pay for?
Quote:
Originally Posted by rikstar
Yes, I am using them on my DC5R.
I find them to be a great street tyre, grippy on demand.. they tend to make some noise on hard cornering but it sticks very well even on the rain! I have not yet tried them on a really cold day, but it is suppose to be an all weather tyre, its exceptional on the rain, not sure how they perform on a racetrack. i have no complaints with these, very good quality tyres and yes they are pricey.... i would not hesitate to purchase them again.
what size did you buy and how much?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sypherg
wow... OEM on Ferrari's...
Hi guys, i just purchased 4 x RE-001 195/55/R15 @ The Tyre Factory today and cost me $150 each including wheel balancing. BUT I FOUND THE TYRE IS MADE IN AUSTRALIA!another day i quote from Bridgestone store in city and they were asking for $185 each, so are they selling the RE-001s for MADE IN JAPAN?if then i will be so disappointed, if $150 is not made in japan, then i rather spend $185 on made in japan ....so anyone can answer my questions???cheers
why do you care where its made? australian's arent exactly stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by ITRDC2
Lol, tyres are completely made on a machine, so it won't matter where they are made in. Spending an extra $140 (4x$35) just to get "made in Japan" is stupid.
Try telling that to all the users of Thailand made F1 GSD3 ....:zip:Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
Exactally. Sure they'll be made on the same machine but you can bet that the same shit doesn't go into them.Quote:
Originally Posted by slidetaker
nah guys, i forgot to say that the finisihing of the tyre is not as good as the jap one. its hard to explain, coz Japan is well known that always leave the best qulity prudct for themself.
lol true, wouldnt you???Quote:
Originally Posted by ITRDC2
I have the Bridgestone Grid II on the front they are directional $125 each,
and randoms on the back i had venturas all round but i noticed i was getitng
understeer in the front. After upgrading to the Grid II's in the front i find it
great when theres sumone tailgating me into a roundabout about being able
to power into and out of it..
i dont think they make this tyre anymore though theyve gone to Grid III
very quiet compared to the Eagle Venturas
haven't seen anyone mention Toyo T1R's, how good are they compare to Bridge stone Re001's?
there is plenty mentioned back, middle of last year........Quote:
Originally Posted by gheybo
look it up, go back a fair few pages
but yoko es100 > toyo t1r
I think es100's are renamed s-drive or something now
ES100 was not renamed as S-drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
whats the es100 replacement Aaron?Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
No idea. I don't see any current locally-available Yokohama tyres with a similar tread pattern to the ES100.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
I had a set of the es100 in 205 50 15 on my b18c eg, they performed great hey, got nice and warm really quick, quiet, great handling over stock teg vti-r tyres, i paid $155 each from bridgestone, a mate i knew worked there. this was about 2.5 years ago, can u still get them now and how much, just curious.
Thanks
toyo T1R would be the best i have used...
205/45/14 $175 each
hey, what do you guys think of the Goodyear F1 GDs3 tyre? Cause i heard previously, those tyres that are made in Thailand is a total let down. Are those Made in Thailand tyres so much different compared to the ones made in Germany?
any 1 use nitto here b4 ?? street version 1... any gd ?? specific which nitto u use plz... :)
anyone tried Falken ZE912?
http://www.falken.com.au/tyres/passenger-ZE912.html
About to order a set of 4 re-01r from tire rack so lets see how they go.
Don't get the PZeros.. I got them on my euro now..Quote:
Originally Posted by rikstar
The stock RE040s are much better..
The Pirelli's are better in the wet, but not worth the value..
I've used both tyres on the street and track, the stock RE040s are much more grippier.. At wakefield was getting at least 2-3sec faster lap times with the bridgestones..
Falken GRB FK451
215/45/17 - $160 a corner from The Tyre Factory.
Now superceded by the FK452, but still a great tyre. Is on the soft side of medium, and gives some road noise but once you've gotten some heat into them they'll do very well considering the price. Out of 10 I'd give a 7 - 7.5. Great for those on a budget.
Wondering if you guys can help, My fully built b18c 92 eg hatch will be ready soon and i need to buy a pair of slicks when i take it down to the drags later this year, I will be running a 15" rim and just wondering what size tire to get from anyones experience, i will be putting down at leats 210WHP and want the widest tyre i can fit just for the drags, not bothered if i cant make full lock turns, one more question, on the Integra vti-r 15" fat five rims that i have now what is the widest tyre i can fit on, prefer to be able to full lock but if it is not capable by 10-30mm that will do.
Thanks everyone
Any thoughts guys, Currently i have 205-50-15, need wider, much wider
Thanks
The fat fives are 15x6 with 195 width stock, you could at least fit 215 to 225 tyres I would think if not more.
Wait for someone who knows more than me tho.
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-03 diff to entry level ones did very well in mag tests
how are bob janes all rounders?
anyone used them?
Not bad but not as good as my LingLongs.Quote:
Originally Posted by dc2dc2dc2
They are more for family cars.
^linglongs????????????????
really?
bob janes all rounders are worse than ling longs?
wow.
lol
must be pretty bad.
just a quick update!!
brought a Bridgestone RE001 225/45/17 for $289, fitted and balanced from Bridgestone centre in melbourne.
cheers
I got 195/65/15 for my DC2R - $165 per corner from Tyrepower.
My 205/55 R16 was $165 from Hornsby Bob Jane. Quoted $21x at Blacktown Bridgestone though...
Has anyone used or heard anything of the Silverstone FTZ type R???
http://www.silverstonecompetitiontyres.com/ftzrr.jpg
http://www.silverstonecompetitiontyres.com/FTZtypeR.htm
Don't get too hung up on width, not gonna get into the whole debate as there's already quite a few threads on here. But you'll find it's more about tyre compound and psi rather than width.Quote:
Originally Posted by B18cEG
I know not only wider will help, i am just trying to find the widest then choose the tyreQuote:
Originally Posted by Centurius
currently running yokohama A539's, but due to a puncture i have i will need to change 2 of my tyres. does anyone know of a similar tyre to the ones i mentioned, without breaking my piggy bank??
http://www.yokohama.com.au/ourtyres/tyre.aspx?tyreid=67
^ the ones im running. would you know which of the newer 'yokos' have superceded these? thanks guys...bit of a noob with tyres.
ey guys, not long ago i bought Michelin PP2 and i was happy wid them, performed quite well in dry and not too bad in wet (a lil above average i would say) and that was 1yr n a half ago, and now its time for new tyres as i have badly dmged 1 .. long story lol ... lookin into getting either Bridgestone Re-001, Yokohama S drive, Hankook Rs2 Or Toyo T1R
in size 205/50/15
Re-001 - $180
S-Drive - $180
T1R - $200
RS2 - $200
any suggestions ? i know there are reviews on them on previous pages .. but i would like specific recommendations n reviews on these in comparison for my Civic VtiR no track work just occasional spirited around corners .. i wanna know how they compare by wear and grip so i can decide on which is better for me like if one grips awesome but wears too quick compared to a more even one etc .. these are the only tyres im lookin at .. not too interested in others lol
any help would be nice
thanks guys
andiiso
^^ just got potenza re001's in 195/50/15, i highly recommend them. $143 fitted from bridgestone, just finished breaking them in (around 400-500kms). they have fantastic grip in dry weather (compared to my old dunlop fm901's) and have halved my breaking distance. when they lose traction its gradual so very controllable. absolutely great tyre.
as said before Potenza RE001 are excellent and quiet
oh i c .. thanks guys .. any more experiences wid them ? and also S drives etc ?
S-Drives were supposed to be the successor to A539 and ES100 but are a harder compound an don't really cut it from what I've heard.
S drive is better than RE001 without doubt.. Its Yokohama top of range.Quote:
Originally Posted by andiiso
Friends using them on EVO and Euro, very good grip in wet and noisy free.:thumbsup:
T1r's are goodQuote:
Originally Posted by andiiso
but too much hype I reckon......
way over talked about.....
i'm running them atm, still can't get over es100:mad:
best tire i have ever used
Yokohama's top of line tire, but not as good as the old school Es100Quote:
Originally Posted by kongfu
I miss my es100 so, so, much
thats what i saidQuote:
Originally Posted by T-onedc2
S-drive is the successor to es100
but Aaron disagrees :o
he says they have a different tread pattern
Oh sorry yeah they do have a very different pattern and because of it the S-drive will no doubt be quieter, I think I meant the successor in the Australian market as we miss out on so many good tyres. I loved my ES100s but love my AD07s more now :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
that good?Quote:
Originally Posted by T-onedc2
plz gimme a rundown es100 compared to ad07....
I've had the AD07s for barely 1000km so far, and recently had a chance to really push them and the stability and outright grip was amazing with no squeal, the tread blocks are larger than ES100 but the outer edge deisgn is very similar, I do suspect tyre noise may be slightly higher as a result of the large blocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
for the re001's i got quoted about 165/corner from donellans in boxhill bro. but that was in a 195/55/r15. so shouldnt be much different to the price i got.Quote:
Originally Posted by andiiso
the price $180 is for this stupid size 205/50/r15 lol, and also its from a place i know and it doesnt seem too bad of a price to me so i thought meh cbf going around lookin for it as i can just bring my rims into work and theyll pik it up n bring them bak to me n all.
Quote:
Originally Posted by andiiso
lol its up to you. if i could save about 60 bucks then id sure as hell would do it.
philBo, would u consider Federal 595RS or 595RS-R, I'm using them at the moment. I think they are great for their price. Grip level is about the same as AD07
where do you get AD07 from?