Hey peoples
i purchased my DC5R with silverstone tyres on there, im wondering if they is anyone thats still got the factory RE030 Bridgestones on their type r?
Any coments are much appreciated as i wouldnt mind buying a set in the near future
Kov
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Hey peoples
i purchased my DC5R with silverstone tyres on there, im wondering if they is anyone thats still got the factory RE030 Bridgestones on their type r?
Any coments are much appreciated as i wouldnt mind buying a set in the near future
Kov
dont bother getting re030, way to expensive and theres much betters tyres out there for that price or even cheaper
i could get s03's/F1's for a similar price would that we a better altenative/Quote:
Originally Posted by CONAN
Anyone have experience with these tyres (195/50R15):
Firestone Wide Oval: $110
Potenza GIII: $125
Yokohama C-Drive: $130
Which is a better wet weather tyre?
Thanks
Hankook Ventus K104
Awesome tyre, but I believe now they have the K107....
DOnt know about that one :)
jst bought cdrive for my car, not ur size thou, but they r great... i will buy again!Quote:
Originally Posted by DJIntegr8
can stop preety quickly in the wet.
yupz i agreee with makeland....c-drives are good :thumbsup: previously had a539's and these are better if not atleast the same.....
a friend of mine has these on his RS impreza, i don't know if it's the AWD system or the tyres but it grips damn well in the wet, in the dry they're very sticky.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJIntegr8
Dont rule out the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s. They might be a little more $$ (shop around to get a good price), but they're an excellent tyre. Fantastic dry grip and you hardly notice a difference when the road's wet (I can't believe how much wet grip it has). Very good water clearance. I'm getting very good life out of mine, I just make sure they're at the right pressure and rotated regularly.
I can't compare them to the competition, 'cos I haven't used GIII, C-drive or Azenis. But I can say the GS-D3 is an excellent choice, a very safe tyre.
Well I decided to go with the C.Drives. Went up a size too, to 195/55R15 (load ratings were too low on the old tyres) $165 each it cost me in the end. The GS-D3s were $185. Current impressions are quite good. Although turn-in is sacrificed with the higher sidewall, there is a *lot* more grip than my old el-cheapo tyres. At least 10-15 km/h higher cornering speeds and more balanced. Wet weather performance is mind-blowing over the oldies, however the GS-D3s may well be better in that respect by the looks of the tread pattern. These still look cool though. Recommended :)
Just to bump the thread up. I'll be putting on a set of C.Drives on the gf's car (195/60 R15) tomorrow. Getting it for $150. Will update the post on initial impressions and after running in.
What can people tell me about Firestone tyres...?
Are they a good brand?