Not sure which I have, will check it out tonight.
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Not sure which I have, will check it out tonight.
I recently changed my stock Dunlop 16" tyres to
Firestone Wide Oval 225/45/17
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/...reads/wovl.asp
Cost: $840 all up including wheel alignment
Location: Bridgestone tyres at Bondi Junction.
Basically I called 2 different Bridgestone tyres and
The first place quoted me:
$188 each tyre + $70 for wheel alignment = $822
The second place quoted me:
$210 each tyre + free wheel alignment = $840
I went for the $840 one simply because they could get it done on that day, whereas the other place had to wait several days.
What I thought about the tyres:
Honestly, I don't know much about tyres, and I was initally going to go to Tempe Tyres and get some Nankang ones for $500 all up. But I figured it'd be worth it to spend the except few hundreds for at least a known brand and decent tyre.
I am very happy with the result. I really did not know what to expect from good tyres, but the difference was quite large. I could turn corners without as much sway in comparison to the stock Dunlop tyres. I'm not sure how these Firestone Wide Oval's compare with the top of the range or other high performance tyres such as Dunlop 3000A, Yokohama C Drives etc.. but this Firestone Wide Oval tyre has my thumbs up :)
Let's revive this thread up again.
Do 205/55/16 can cost more than $200 each? I know some normal tyres are priced between 100-150, so 200 is quite a lot considering ragerruner gets his for 188 for 17". I am changing my tyres soon and looking for performance and handling oriented tyres. Some options:
1. Yoko S drive (better than C Drives? But price unknown)
2. Bridgestone (which one, RE001? I don't want RE050)
I am planning to get 225/50/16 on the stock rims to get more grip.
BTW I found the Firestone Wide Oval is rated highly on tirerack.com. ragerruner, what do you think of the tyre's performance and comfort?
I remember that they originally came with Michelins and Dunlops. I also remember Wheels Magazine complaining that the Michelins did not appear to be as good as the Dunlops and from about that time, but probably just a coincidence, only the Dunlops were fitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNR888
I've been thinking of doing this but the stock 6.5" wide rims are at the lowest limit for width for 225/50R16 tyres. They are best on 7.5" wide rims.Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
When I had a Ford Escort RS2000 in 1980 (before you were all born), I fitted 205/60R13 tyres on the stock 13 x 5.5" rims. The size was at the limit for the rim width and the result was terrible: Lots of slack in the side walls. The stock tyre size was 175/70R13.
If you fit the 225/50R16 tyres on the stock rims, I'd be interested to know if you experience reduced steering performance.
You can fit 225/50 R16 on the stock rims. EuroAccord13 is using that size.
BTW, 225/50 R16 is the same price as 205/55 R16, just to let you all know.
Will you get more grip with 225?
Some people will say yes, others will say no. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
Does Dunlop make the stock Euro 2050M in 205/55R16 available in Australia? Does anyone know?