Ku36 is more grippy but re001 lasts longer..
i will def go for re001,never regret getting top bridgestone tyres
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Ku36 is more grippy but re001 lasts longer..
i will def go for re001,never regret getting top bridgestone tyres
ku36 is more of a semi slick and hence more dry grip. I know though that they are shit for wear and apparently very ordinary in the wet.Quote:
Originally Posted by 89lude
I think the re001 is a better "all rounder" hence why I went with them:)
If you are doing light track work then go the ku36 as long as its not circuit based and you dont hammer your tyres with consistant high heat cycles. I.e hill climbs/ sprints/ motorkhanas etc.
If you are doing entry level circuit work go the re001.
If you are doing anything other than entry level, just get a new set of rims and put on a set of semi slicks and save yourself a head ache :P
LOL RE001 and KU36/any other soft compound large treadblock tyre are in completely different leagues. My girlfriends mother has RE001's on her Lancer wagon because they were recommended by the Bridgestone guy to be a "general use tyre" i looked forward to my first set and after having them for a week i hated them, felt like it was going to lose grip in the dry heaps earlyer than the RT615, they would squeal when driven hard and i found them aesthetically unappealing, the only time they were OK was in the wet i found. I think I'm the only person who existence that does not like them, but i am comparing them to RT615's and AD07's so my standards are a little higher i guess with the long life and smaller treadblock design you expect this kind of stuff, i guess they would make a good daily driver tyre though.
no, ur not only one that hates them, im in ur boat too .. and i found they are terrible in the wet lol
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Originally Posted by rk 86 wa
so ku36's arent suited for hill climbs or they are? just not sure which statement your examples were directed at.
If im buying the RE001 what sizes would i put on the OEM wheels? and do they come in that size!
and also if i was buying the KU36's what sizes would i put on the oem wheels aswell
thanks if anyone can answer im clueless :)
S2000 AP1 OEM RIMS BTW
If you go one size wider (i.e 195 > 205) and step down on the side wall (i.e 55 > 50) then the tyre size will be very similar. Depending on the model/brand of tyre you go for, the size might be exactly the same, but either way, well within the allowed limits.Quote:
Originally Posted by RR-04-RR
i have 18x8 and 18x9's with 215/40 tyres on a 2006 FD civic.
what psi should i be using for just normal round town driving?
cheers!
al
Pressure is pressure, its the same no matter the size of the wheel you have...........Quote:
Originally Posted by threesix
Whatever it says on your door or manual is what you should be pumping the tyres to for normal everday driving............
thought id give as much info as possible as im noob as hell. sorry.
thought different tyre size = different psi......
All good, a lot of people seem to make that mistake.........Quote:
Originally Posted by threesix
any recommendations on 205/40r16?
so far ive found:
>toyo proxes 4 - 160 ea
>falken fk452 -apparently discontinued so going for real cheap
>falken ze912
>falken rt615
>kumho -not sure which model but going 120ea i think
>nexen n3000 - 90 ea
im sort of tossing up between proxes 4 and falken for street tyre.. not very keen on kumho as apparently they are budget tyres,
and im sick of random branded tyres and willing to pay more for quality, currently running some random 'zettex' tyres which is fukn hopeless.. 0 grip, shits itself in the wet and noisy as ****
was looking at azenis rt615 but as they are semis apparently they wear out real quick.. so guess ill stick with street tyres for now
any suggestions guys? and whats the deal with discontinued tyres? in terms and warranty etc?
oh thanks in adv
any suggestions for 195/60/15 - it is going on a 15 x 6.5 rim
i am leaning towards RE001 due to good experience previously
car is just driven as a daily, thx
DO IT!!! R1-R's are by far the best street tyres out there (IMO) and am very impressed with their life. On a fairly cambered setup they lasted me roughly 20-25,000 K's. Great in the dry and wet, also good for track. Cant fault em in any way at all, especially at $195 each in 205/50/15. Dnt think anything in that pricerange compares.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neesmo31
Can someone who has tryed Yoko A048 give me a bit of feedback... Are they worth the extra $80-100 a corner over the R888? Was told by a Yoko dealer that their (A048's) life is almost double but wont grip quite as well. Any guys used both?
Has anybody tried the new maxxis tyre. I herd that toyo was bought out by maxxis here in aus.
i've got maxxis - crap! very noisy!Quote:
Originally Posted by blabla
What are the RT 615 like? How are they in the wet? Would be interested to know as i am looking at them for my FN2R.Quote:
Originally Posted by kitbkk
Can anyone lead to a tyre place that can beat blairs tyres price's on the toyo proxes 4 quoted =$160 for 205/40r17.
Any 1??
Thats a good price, cnt c u beating it. Perhaps give St George or taleb Tyres a go, but they generally dont stock too many sizes.
Got a quote from Taleb Tyres $140 for the proxe's 4
will be going there tomorrow to get tyres.
any one know any tyre shops still stocking 205 40 16 rt615?
called a few places both locally and interstate but no luck.
^^^ hav u tryed St George Tyres? I spoke to em 1 or 2 weeks ago about RT615's in 15's n they had em at an amazing price, dnt kno bout 16's tho.
yea i have. price is really expensive compared to others i got quoted. just the other places i have tried with good pricing cant get a set of 4. :S
hi guys,
can anyone suggest tyres for 205/45/17?
currently running yokohama s.drives and getting quoted for $259 per wheel to replace them (in canberra at the moment). is this about right or can i get them cheaper somewhere else?
edit: hmm i think this size is more expensive for some reason, gonna try quotes on 215/45/17 instead. looking towards adrenalins from all the suggestions.
What do u guys think of the re-11? Anyone know their avg prices ? 205/50/15
did some research.. and what a load of horse shit. my car says 30psi when clearly the 215/40's need 40. feels like im driving a new car!Quote:
Originally Posted by tayl51601
lower profile tyres generally do need more pressure
thats what i thought.
but since he's an OG with a turbo EK i thought he must know what he's on about..... lol
Just clocked 1,500km on my latest set of tyres and am busting to review them. No track time.
Federal 595 EVO
http://www.federaltyres.com.au/ss595evo
205/45 16' $240 per tyre fitted.
Some background: After talking to the new performance shop opened up in my area I was looking for a replacement for my much loved, although harsh and noisy Yokohama AD07's. I was considering AD08's, but was taken for a ride in their FN2R on the Federal 595 RSR equivalent R compound tyre and was immediately impressed with the quiet ride and huge grip. I was told these tyres have had a couple of track days at Mallala with great success.
When it came to my decision the RSR was $340 per tyre fitted in the above size, and as I do the 70km round trip on the highway to my girlfriends' place 2-3 times per week I need something biased towards commuting.
So the 595 EVO's (popular for motorkhana) were put on instead and transformed the car instantly, the ride was quieter and so much more bearable. The AD07 tread depth was quite shallow when new and lasted me 20,000km which I'm satisfied with, while the EVO tread depth was far deeper like most tyres available. Tread block movement was the biggest difference I needed to get used to before I could trust the new rubber, but sidewalls are relatively solid.
I have tried these regularly now on my favourite pieces of road and have got to say that although steering response is slightly softer, outright grip and predictability has the measure of the AD07 up to 9 to 9.5 tenths when pushed, in the dry. However when wet (ie; standing water etc) the EVO is somewhat more trusting and predictable.
I highly recommend trying these for serious street grip.
Using Dunlop Direzza Z1 atm... it beats the re-001 in grip in both dry and wet and noise. Looks awesome too.
I have been looking at the 595 RSR's, RT615's and Ku36's for my new set (wanting to run wider size). The price difference is very little between them for my new size, 235/40/18. I have been running RT615's for just over 5000km's. They are great in the dry though when wet I don't trust them 100%. They are very loud on the freeway at/over 100km/h. Very predictable. Wear is also great. Anyone has tried both if not all of KU36, RT615 and federal 595 RSR? Not sure if I should stick with RT615 or try out KU36 or 595 RSR.
on what sized rim? i run 34 in 215/40 on 17x7 and 8Quote:
Originally Posted by threesix
I just got some 205/46/16 Toyo T1Rs. I looked at both KU36s ($131 fit and balance) and 595 EVO (don't remember the price.) They were cheaper than the Toyos, I read many reviews and everyone seems to rate them higher than both the Korean KU36s and Taiwanese 595s. In the end I paid $175 a corner for the Toyos. I was looking for mainly a street tyre and nothing else seemed to compare with regards to the price and quality. I would have loved RE001s but they were just too much.
I've driven 250 km so far and while I'm still breaking them in they feel nice and grippy, they are comfortable on B-roads and are much much quieter than my previous Kumhos.
My advice is to get as many quotes as you can on tyres (10+) as prices vary greatly between dealers.
18x8 18x9. 3 different places said 40psi....Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukey
FYI:
Picked up four (4) 205x50x17 Adrenalin RE001s for $210 each fitted with alignment @ Bridgestone tyre center in Silverwater.
Also made this thread a sticky!
i just bought 4 toyo t1r's 215/45/17 pretty good tyres for 230 per corner really good in wet and dry they were on special 215s 230 per tyre
Hi Guys,
Nice Forum!
Need some advice please?
Need to replace OEM tyre's on Accord Euro 2007 model. currently have Dunlop 205/55R16.
I know nothing about tyre's. Based in South Sydney.
Please recommend Tyre and place to purchase from?
Thanks in advance
FYI:
kumho KU31 195/50/15 $90 each installed (Y)
I was recommended Michelin Primacy LC quoted $189 installed. any comments?
Depends on what you want out of the tyre, performance/comfort etc. and also your budget.Quote:
Originally Posted by ilsan
unfortunately 205/55/16 is considered "Performance" so dont expect it to be cheap. expect $130-200 per corner depending on the brand.
Get more quotes. aint cheap.Quote:
Michelin Primacy LC quoted $189 installed
They are no better than Bob Jane Xeon Z7's and Xeon Z7's cost $20-30 less per type.
it's decent comfort tyre, don't expect to grip as well as the Dunlop SP's they use as OEM (my 1st gen Euro uses Dunlop SP sport OEM)
I heard good things about Falken FK 452 but dunno the price tho.
Had a puncture today... and with only a few thousand left in the tread, it's time to start considering new tyres.
First up, I don't care for road noise, I have hearing loss and don't wear my aids in the car generally. But I do want good wet/dry performance and tyre longevity. My car is standard and I drive it in a "spirited" fashion. Mostly a mix of around town, and small highway bursts. Car is Accord '95 CD5 VTi, tyre size is 195/60/15. Car currently has Hankook rubber and I've been quite impressed, they came with the car when I bought it, but they seem to be pretty soft and haven't lasted very long.
So I have some quotes and am interested in your thoughts (and any other recommendations).
Bridgestone Turanza AR10 seems to be my favourite so far, tread pattern looks nice in the pics. Am quoted $150 per tyre inc. fit/balance and dispose old tyres.
Maxxis MAPI $130 per tyre
Khumo KH15 $128 per tyre
Starfire RSC $110 per tyre
Falken ZE912 $147 per tyre
Anyone have some helpful comments or other recommendations, I would appreciate it. Also what's the verdict on Nitrogen, during my quote hunt today some shops told me it was a marketing gimmick and they don't sell it (but gave no clear explanation why) and other shops gave clear explanations on what scientific properties it has and therefore what benefits it has...
Troy
Falken ZE912s' aren't that flash, had them for abit and they are an ok tyre. Try the KUMHO KU31's, I've had the KU36 and they were awesome in the dry but average in the wet. Can't say about the others, haven't even heard of Starfire?
Anyway, if you cars' never gonna see a race track; don't bother with Nitrogen. It's molecules are lighter than Oxygen but you wouldn't notice that much of a difference to begin with unless you really give the car alot stick. Apparently, Nitrogen doesn't expand as quick as Oxygen when it gets hot so the pressure remains more stable (more to do with trackwork).
Whoops, Starfire is a Cooper tyre apparently. Heard the name but never used them before.
Thanks I will do some research on the Khumo brand, never used them before.
Biggest plus for Nitrogen on my point of view is I'm lazy/busy to keep manually checking pressures all the time, it's like every car I've ever had needs pressures checked at least once a month, usually once a fortnight. Now if I get them filled up at the guy over the road, he guarantees 100% nitrogen with his $4k filling machine and also gives free checks and topups for the life of the tyre. So whenever I get a balance/rotate done or anything, they just check it then. Saves me the hassle. Got it done in the Mrs car as well, last thing I need is for her to get stuck checking it with three screaming kids in the car. I'd never hear the end of it!!
If you have to top up the air in your tyre every few months then something is wrong. Ie problem with the rim or valve.
What are peoples experiences with Toyo Proxes T1r? Tyre place also suggested Kumho KU31.
I'm thinking about getting the Toyos in 215/40/16 for my dc2r. This size and profile is not commonly available in all brands.
How much would these roughly be? Should there be any other tyres to look at?
I run T1R on my Civic, they are good. I paid 175 per corner fit and balance 205/45/16. Shop around as prices vary. Your size will cost more no doubt, but not by much.Quote:
Originally Posted by marky53
KU31 is good, but T1R is a bit better. If you can stretch ur budget, get Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001s, they are superior to both.
Do you track ur car? In that case you might wanna look into semi-slicks like Toyo R888.
KU36 isn't a semi-slick, just a high performance road tyre. Save the "semi-slick" label for actual R-compounds whose performance is in a different league.
Noted and post has been changed.Quote:
Originally Posted by string
nah no tracking, but want a nice tyre.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikecivic78
I normally dont care, but the toyos 'look' like a mean tyre....... having said that I'm also after a reasonable tyre so I think I might go the T1r
Hi guys,
Ordering tyres on Monday. I am deciding between two tyres... (unless someone can convince me otherwise)
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Does anyone have any experience with these as I believe they are both new-ish to the market. The Dunlops are on special at $32 less per corner. I know the AD07 was a great tyre - does the newer AD08 continue this quality?
Thanks in advance guys.
I have used the AD07 and the Z1 SS and found the Z1 to be better/faster, however I am unsure how much grippier the AD08 is over the AD07. They were both loud, wore fairly quickly and had pretty stiff sidewalls. For comparison I did a 1:44 flat at Winton on the AD07s and 1:42.8 on the Z1s with passenger but also with header and ECU. Unless you are racing competitively where the last few tenths matter, and in that situation you would test both to see which was the fastest, then I would go for the Z1s and buy yourself something nice with the change.
Can anyone suggest me a tyre for my rims, 18x8 18x9 +38 on a euro, ive asked and been suggested 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 and also need help on what tyres to get,
Right now in my head i have a few tyre choices from some research:
1.Bridgestone Re001
2.Khumo Ku31
3.Toyo Proxes 4
4.Yokohama S-Drives
Only need decent tyre for daily driving with some spirited runs once in a while, preferably with decent tread wear,not going to be doing anything track related, budget is around $800.
has any1 used the hankook k415?
aaa tyres in Fairfield, i would go for the 225/40/18, go to tempe tyres as well thats if ur in sydneyQuote:
Originally Posted by ck.kyo
just sharing my exp,
having read a few threads
changed all 4 tyres to RE001 225/45/R17 made in Taiwan for $240 per corner at Bridgestones stores, fitted and balanced last wkend.
considerably much quiter then wearing out RE040 after 4.5 yrs. havent had a chance to test on wet grip as it hasnt rained that much.
apparently lack of stock for Japanese made RE001, only available in selected centres.
i'm no expert but the Taiwanese ones are pretty grippy in dry and wouldn't spend too much more for day to day driving!
cheers
just put up some new tyre on my car.
Used to run 205/50/15 Re001 on my Jazz, and put some new Pirelli P7 195/15/50, for 570 fitted and balanced.
Initial feeling is lot quiet than RE001, good grip feel, not sure wet performance yet, as haven't run it during rain.
Guys,
I'm looking for advise on the following as replacements for my Euro (06)
a) Michelin Pilot Sport 3
b) Continental ContiSportContact 2
Both are as similar prices (250-270), Melb SE.
thanks
S
im using kumho ku36's
i cant think of anything bad about them besides one thing....the wear out too fast
Any suggestions for OEM replacement Dunlop SP Sport 300E 195/65/15? Going on an FD Civic
I have heard nothing but good about Dunlop Direzza Star Spec. Apparently really grippy and definitely worth the price.
Doe's anyone have an idea about semi slicks to buy?
Just got some Continental Contisport Contact 2 tyres,gave em' a good test,they are Awesome.
Both in wet and dry,brilliant tyre.
No 1 performer in the wet too.Stoked.
EDIT: At limit (trackwork) they are adverage,normal dry weather driving they are great but again are amazing in the wet!
Just a quick question, is 205/50/15 RE001's for $149 a corner is a good price? Kumho KU31's 195 a corner and Toyo T1R 200 a corner
Dude i talked to said they are now $189, but he has 4 tyres left from last months stock so he can do previous price
Yes I would say RE001s for 149 is good. Better than the other two. Get em.Quote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
Hi Guys,
I'm looking at a set of 4 Contisport Contact 2's for the '03 Euro in size 225/40/18... Around $1000 delivered to me in Canberra. I like my tyres to perform well but be fairly quiet.
Does this sound on the mark or is there something that performs well, is quiet, and cheaper?
Thanks in advance :)
Sounds good to me particularly as that price is for 18s.I used to have them.I've now got the 3s.Excellent tyre.Only negative is they can be a bit noisy on coarse bitumen.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackfriday
Beeza just put some on his EK (different size, but same tyre). He recommends them for wet weather performance rather than dry. PM him if you want more info, he's a friendly guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackfriday
:) Cheers Mikey!
A real performer in the wet.At limit (like track driving) they are adverage,but only at limit!
They do make a whiny sound hey Tony,so it's the coarse bituman that's doing that...lucky I dont drive that type of road a lot,it's not bad but...just turn the stereo up haha
Nah,it's really not an issue.
Such a mad tyre in the wet!
Just got a set of 4 Conti Sport Contact 2 in 225/45/ZR18 from eBay for $880 Inc shipping as well. Only driven on them for a day, but they feel pretty nice. I switched from RE001s mainly because of the price. Both the Contis and RE001 cost $400 a tyre at retail, so I saved quite a bit.
A thing to note about the Conti SC2 is that they are discontinued and that is why they are going cheap now.
I highly recommend Sumitomo Z3, they are well built japanese tyre comparable to Potenza RE01 but a lot more affordable. I have them on my evo and have done countless hill runs thy last too with a tread wear rating of 200, I've gone for long durations of constant gard driving in the Adelaide hills too and they just don't seem to lose traction. Best st tyres I've cone across.
I have tried falken rt615 semis but twice at the tracke they came popped off the side wall, I was lucky I didn't crash. I found they do grip in the hills but need a lot of heat to warm them up it felt safer on the Z3s in the hills, I recommend them over advan ad07, ventus rs2 which are up there too.
hey guys need help on what tyres to get.
i have 15x8 +20 rims , planning to get 195/45/15
as im running neutral camber and dont want it to scrub
what brand do u recommend , how much and where
im in sydney.
cheers
With the weather the way it is,you have to ask yourself if you will be driving in the wet much.
I live in the mountains,rains all the time now,hence my decision.
It rained on the way home yesterday and I smiled cause in the wet my tyres are a N0. 1 performer.
federal 595 RSR
cheap best tyres you will ever use for the price.
know where to get?
1. Use google to find dealersQuote:
Originally Posted by d15z1SUX
2. Ring around and get the cheapest quote.
Simple as that.
I could not use sumitomo HTR Z3 as my tyre size is 16 inch, is the Z2 as good as Z3?
Are they any better than Federal 595?
Please note that I use my car for street driving, not track
Federal 595 RSR is an excellent tyre for street or track, I have 595 EVO in 16inch currently which I'm thrilled with, I only use on street, the best tyre through my comparisons that I've had although there is some wall movement, however this is noticable to me because I had Advan AD07 previously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans Bond
There is some tread noise but very acceptable and nothing compared to the Advans, tread wear is far better and grip is very consistent between wet & dry. I will buy again unless I fork out for RSR's.
What are the 595 EVOs like compared to say RE001s?
Also anyone open today in Sydney for Wheel Alignments/Tyre Swappage??