Performance mainly, then comes long life/noise/comfortQuote:
Originally Posted by DreadAngel
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Performance mainly, then comes long life/noise/comfortQuote:
Originally Posted by DreadAngel
Size and budget man?Quote:
Originally Posted by an93l
Cause the S001 for example is quite limited for 16s - 17s, even 18s there isn't much available...
Price isn't a problem I get from whole sale, size is 245/40/17Quote:
Originally Posted by DreadAngel
Ok, well the S001s are RFT in that size, so they maybe harder/harsher than the normal S001s, downfall of RFT.
The RE002 can't available in RFT if that's something you're after.
RE002 is definitely the softer compound of the two so lifespan wise, the S001 will outlast it for normal usage. Performance well I've used RE002s and they're quite nice but haven't tried S001s though...
Vid Test of RE002 + S001
I personally haven't tried the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 so no comment...
Dunlop Sport Maxx TT... I haven't liked a Dunlop save the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec...
What is ur comment on the re002 in terms of quality I read somewhere in this forum that Tyres made in Thai or indo isn't as good quality as made in Jap and what's what I'm worried about for these.
That's y I'm also looking at ones like s001 which is made in jap what would the grip difference be by much?
LOL i suppose that's important.Quote:
Originally Posted by dougie_504
215/45/R17
Anyone have experience with Dunlop sport max tt or the michelin pilot super sport? How's their performance and side wall. And is the re002's sidewall similar to the s001 or stiffer?
How are Champiro tyres? My brother-in-law put them on our car for $100/ea bragging they were the best tyre on the market. Just wondering if they really are or he just bunged some cheapies on there for slightly cheaper.
Hi bro, I didn't take notice where they were made...Quote:
Originally Posted by an93l
There might be slight compound difference but you'll find the comments are made I think for RE001s and from different cars, the RE001/002 don't feel as flash on heavier cars [This is what I've seen and heard on the Toyota forums I was on] compared to the lighter cars, the Corolla/Celica guys loved them while the Camry/Aurion guys complained that it wore out faster and I think slightly harsh?
Hey guys, just wanted your opinion on something.
Currently just got a set of wheels (15x8 +25) for my Civic. I'm thinking about going 185/55R15's for these babies. I know there will be stretch (Looking for a nice, decent, stretch, but nothing to crazy). Just wondering if you guys think this is TO much stretch.
Cheers!
Yeah I think it's too much. 195 on 8" is pretty good. 185 though I doubt there's many tyre options for 15" diameter that would give you a strong enough side wall.
Hey guys,
Looking for new tyres for my 2006 Civic. I've currently got stock alloys on them, so looking for 205/55/R16's.
Honestly I don't see myself keeping the car for more than 5-7 years. Will probably only drive up to another 60,000 kms over the next 7 years.
What tyres would you guys recommend? Looking for a good compromise between performance/noise etc. for my everyday drive that would last me until I get rid of the car.
You do know that this is the tyre recommendation thread, not the recommend me a tyre thread, right? Have you back read the thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpire
Does a tyre that would be quiet and have performance, and be able to last 60,000km even exist?
hey guys!
im looking to get an extra set of wheels for my track days, I am completely clueless about this so need a helping hand
I've always used my stock 15's (DC2R) for track days running on RE001's
I'm about to purchase a set of wheels
sizing: 16x8 (2) & 16x9 (2)
I'm looking at getting semi-slicks for them as I might 'occassionally' take them out on street as well for meets and what not
What tyre do yous recommend and what sizing?
sorry for my noobness guys
Thanks!
Honestly I'd recommend you not buy those wheels. 16" tyre choice is quite poor. The only tyre you have a hope of getting under the car without a lot of guard mods is a 225/45R16 on the 16x9, and even that is outside the manufacturers recommended rim width for that tyre and will be 'stretched'. You could fit a 225/45R16 to the 16x8 too, or perhaps a 215/45. Anything less than that will also be stretched. Also availability of those sizes is very limited.Quote:
Originally Posted by chinx_4eva
What offset are the wheels you are looking to buy?
Hey guys I'm thinking about buying two new front tires as mine are beginning to ware out, I know close to nothing about tires other then the fact that my ones at the moment are SAILUM brand 215/40/17.
What kind of tires should I be looking for? What sizes, brand ect.
I'd like tires that I could maybe one day take to the tracks but most of the time it'll be for street use, sometimes turning corners fast ect.
I'd like the price to be as low as possible but I guess you pay for what you get.
Btw my car is an EP3
Budget would be helpful...
Cause I would recommend AD08R, AD08, RE11, RE002, T1R, etc
And would also recommend replacing all 4 tires...
Lets say about 1K for all fours?
i think tires with tread rating 180-200 is good balance for performance/dailyQuote:
Originally Posted by viett
re002, direzza z1 star spec, etc
1k is good budget for tires.
If able to, you can try the Dunlop Direzza Z2, unsure if released yet though...
since feb in US, tirerack not exporting to AU.Quote:
Originally Posted by DreadAngel
probably can get from japan
hint hint jesse
Demon tweeks have had good prices from the uk for me, accept PayPal too
Anyone know of good/decent 185/45-50/15 at worst 195/45-50/15 to suit 15x8s?
Any opinions on Bridgestone RE05A's? $450 for 4 worth it?
You mean RE050A?
Yeah my badQuote:
Originally Posted by DreadAngel
That's pretty good price assuming it's 215/45/17 for all 4 fitted and balanced. Where you getting that price from?Quote:
Originally Posted by viett
shit sorry forgot to add it's not brand new, from a private sellerQuote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
2 with 80% tread (5-6mm)
2 with 90% tread (6-7mm)
not balanced or fitted, how much more am i looking to pay for it fitted and balanced?
From a general tyre fitting shop cheap, google Bridgestone for example, they should have the cost there =)
Wheel Alignment specialist varies depending what you're getting done :)
TempeTyres selling dat wun RE05A 225/45/17 @ $240.00 each
that tread patter not look nice or sporty too,look ugly
RE050A are premium sport tyres for upper spec sport and luxury cars iirc =P
they are but the tread looks ugly
adrenaline 002 has more aggressive look
RE002 will definitely be more aggressive look, they target 'performance' cars :)
Just make sure tyres aren't too old or been sitting out in the sun.Quote:
Originally Posted by viett
OTR will do $60 for swap tyres and balance
Tempe tyres sell $115ea for Kumho KU31 215/45/17 fitted n balanced. Get a shop in melbourne to price match and you've got a brand new set for $460, rather new than used for peace of mind
got any ideas which shops in Melbourne would match the price? im clueless when it comes to tyre shops.Quote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
Regardless of looks, RE050 are better than RE002 with regards to every aspect, esp to grip and NVH.
I bought new tyres 2 weeks ago, was gonna get RE002, but got Eagle F1 Assymetric 2s. Got a mate @ Beaurepaires, so they were only 192 each (215/45/17). A truly excellent tyre in all respects, handle better than the Bridgestones and have a wear rate of 300 (compared with 220 on the Bridgestones). Made in Germany too, they come standard on 911s for baller effect.
gooday,
has anyone got any exp with Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 on their CL09 225/45/17?
i also wonder how obvious would handling differ to fit normal profile versus low profile tyres?
cheers
Has anyone tried pirelli cinturato p7? I am considering either the pirelli cinturato p7 or bridgestone RE002 for my Euro CL9 205/55/16. Thanks for your input.
i was fortunate enough that when i got my rpf1s i happen to have some hankook k110 (205/50r15) in stock and i think i like the way they feel better then my last set of re01.
i think rrp on em is about 220ea there abouts?
i got em on special from hankook for 60 ea lol
Anyone used Toyo Proxes R1R on a daily? Good price, worried about treadwear being 140. Hoping to squeeze out at least 20,000km street + 1 or 2 track days
I used them for approx 10,000km and 2 track days. Sold them with approx 40% tread left and the new owner did another 5,000km & 3-4 track days.Quote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
Juat be careful with them, as when they exceed their operating temp, they wash off and you get nothing from them until they cool down a bit
bump
one of my set of ziex ze329 got a puncture and i ran on it for too long. mech said he can't fix it coz its not roadworthy. does this mean i need a whole new set?
whats an equivelant tyre by today's standards? the ze329 has been discontinued and i think the 912 are the new one.
What are some decent tyre options around the 195/55/15 or 205/50/15 size. I'm upgrading my Integra to 15'x7s and I'm not sure, Miata says these sizes are the same pretty much as the 195/60/14s on it in terms of rolling diameter. My budget is about $120 a corner or less, I want a solid amount of grip and decent wet weather performance.
Michelin Energy XM2 205/60/16s... They're rated for 60000kms $175 a corner, but they have about twice the wear life of most tires. From most accounts I've heard they get it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikecivic78
RE002
Price - I paid $608.00 (Fitted/Balanced/Wheel Aligned/Nitrogen filled on all 4)
Where: Bob Jane T Mart Livo
Size: 195/55/15
My Exp: Hands down one of the best tires i ever used. Nice grip wet and dry really giving you the confidence to put your foot down. They could've done abit better on the sidewall, but for what you pay its really bang for buck.
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5
Price - Paid $680 (Fitted/Balanced/Wheel Alignment)
Where: Bob Jane T Mart Campelltown
Size: 225/45/17
My EXP: Very good in the dry, but as soon as it rains, cant take corners fast or even at descent speeds as it locks the front outer brakes! Would never recommend these to anyone. For this price you may as well look into RS3/RE002. But these do look really aggressive, and gets street cred for being Continentals.
My Advise on how to bargain tires
Throw the competition against each other, before you buy take 1 hour the day before and call the major companies, Bob Jane, Kmart, Tyre Power, Jax etc etc. They will always uncut their competition! aka my RE002 they originally wanted $800 after calling around and coming back to bob jane i saved nearly $200 for 20 minutes worth of calling and googling numbers of the local branches around me. Forgot to mention, they even under cut their own branches for some reason, campbelltown Bob Jane and Livo Bob Jane lol could be helpful to someone in my area.
whats the correct width for a 8.5j rim? 245s? (r18, 40profile)
235 to 295 on an 8.5" rim, but it depends, how long is a piece of string? On a 40 profile I'd probably say at least 245 or 255, but then it depends on what car that you're putting them on for load rating and then it also depends on what your stock rolling diameter is. For an accord miata says 245/35/18 to keep the same rolling diameter.
i got an 04 cl9
rolled and punched out guards
thinking of running 18x8.5j +42 with 235 tyres
i dont think id be able to clear 245s (thats with no neg camber front and back)
235s should fit
Hi,
Am using Advan RS 18x8 +45 with 225/40R18 tires on my Euro. Thinking of changing to PS3. Will any of these 3 sizes be an issue of rubbing the fender? I do not want to fender roll. Thanks.
1. 225/45R18
2. 235/45R18
3. 235/40R18
Hi All
After reading these posts, still trying to find some recommendation to my 175/65R15 tyres used on 2010 Jazz Vibe Gli fitted on Honda alloy wheel. I do not know much about car tyres.
What brands and models are recommended?
Did some research and came with some models below and they are pretty similar.
- Bridgestone Ecopia EP25 (Bridgestone special buy 3get 1 free, RRP$165 each; average out to be $123 each)
- Bridgestone ER370 which comes in 84T while rest of models here are 84H (RRP$151 each)
- Yokomana BluEarth AE01
- Goodyear GT3 (KTAS RRP$185 each)
My friend mentioned I can go for 185 or 195 for my tyres. Is this true?
Does Costco offer good prices? Can't find any information on their website.
I am based in Melbourne.
Thanks!
I'd recommend upgrading to 195 for the jazz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vee
Costco prices are descent but they are set so no negotiating, not too sure about melb, but in syd I'd call all the major Tyre Places close to me and compare them against each other and tell em fake prices. They fall for it. You be surprised even same franchise different branch's will try to undercut each other lol.
The prices you have mentioned seems to me are advertised prices. Try calling the same place and tell em you can the GT3 for $160 from xxx shop. They will match it over the phone.
But then again you do get unlimited Nitrous refills at costco.
Also I would not pay anymore then $110MAX for ER/EP range from Bridgestone or even AE01 in the 15 inch size or even bother looking at them at that price you can opt out for KU31's.
^Negotiate and price match at your own risk. I tried it once, they gave me brown crusty tyres and mutilated all my wheels lol. Good thing I drank all their coffee before I left
you should have done a diarrhea in the dunny and not flushQuote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
that'll teach em to scratch your ROTA wheels up
was acualy enkei ok m8
Any recommendations for 205/50/15
So far only really shortlisted
Hankook ventus v2 $125pt
i have the ventus v2 atm on me front wheels 225/forgot/r17
Very good for the price i paid for em. They do have pretty aggressive cuts on em.
I think I would rate em better then RE02 in the wet. Provides full confidence to plant her flat.
V2 > ku31?
Maxxis Pro R1, spanked alot of expensive performance tyre's in a recent shootout conducted by Motor, tyres it beat included include Toyo Proxes, Nitto invo, Contisport, pirelli P7
Goodyear nct5
http://s30.postimg.org/fd1obr72p/goo...eagle_nct5.jpg
very good in dry considering its not even a performance tyre,but....
in the wet its the most dangerous tyre Ive ever experienced,even at below the marked speed limits on turns it will slide
impossible to use any throttle during corners
they are made in malaysia
I wonder how much of that was down to the 200 treadwear rating whereas all the others were a lot higher (240 or 280 - can't recall off the top of my head)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevil
I'd like to see a durability comparison of those tyres as well, just to get the full comparison. Not much point saving $100 for a set of performance road rubber, only to have them wear out twice as fast as other tyres. Unless of course you're happy running around on 100 treadwear semi's (not that there's anything wrong with that)
140 and 180 treadwear give me around 30K with a few track days, Civics arent heavy cars, but yeah Id rather fresh rubber every year than run a tyre that will last 3 or 4 years and be a comprmised product.
Fair comments, although I don't necessarily agree that a longer wearing tyre is somehow a compromised product. I guess it depends on the needs of the user. That's the crux of the tyre test. Like anything automotive, they are trying to appeal to a wider audience. Not everyone buying off that test is likely to own a light car that gets tracked regularly. To some, a softer, faster wearing tyre will be a better compromise than a harder, possibly less grippy, better wearing tyre. To others, the opposite will apply, even if they still want a fairly high performance tyre.
At the end of the day, we all prefer to pay as little as possible for any products we buy. Sometimes cheap means nasty, sometimes it means economical, and other times it means good business sense.
That's all I was saying - make sure you understand the product and why it won. To some, the Maxxis will be perfect, but to others, the softer treadwear rating will be a compromise. As long as the buyer is aware of these factors when buying, then there shouldn't be a problem.
currently on hankook ventus v12 evo's 245/40/18
got them for $170 a tyre delivered
best tyres ive had on the car so far, very good wet grip, amazing dry grip and the braking power is amazing
real good tyre for the price
I agree, Even thou hankook have dis continued these.Quote:
Originally Posted by kristrifo
Im currently using, ran nearly 20K on the rears and 5k on the front set. Very good in the dry and wet.
Very predictable understeer.
Im running 215/55/17 - Paid 180 per corner installed and balanced.
I know someone is gonna say Im wrong when I say this, These feel better then the REE02 i had on before.
bumping this thread. new year new tyres. Show your personal experiences and preference on daily/street/track tyres !
I'll start. Just aquired my first set of Federal 595 RSR. Anyone who knows they are great tyres. Not loud grippy (when heated) defos bang for buck aswell.
currently looking at 595 rsr in 205/45/16, either that or something similar around the $140-150 mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by MIKO_OL
most people seem happy with it, and wet grip seems to be OK versus the 595 evo etc, curious on others experiences
rs-r are a wicked tyre for the price. really can't beat them in terms of performance per dollar. they get bad reviews in wet weather conditions but I found them very good in the wet.
currently got a set of ad08r, and in terms of street performance they are insane, not much competition from other tyres. stick like shit on carpet in the dry and are good in the wet too.
I have ran 595 evo in 195/50/15 they were pretty good.
next I had 595 rsr in 205/50/16 they were great until you get them hot and they get greasy, in the wet don't expect any kind of grip.
I've currently got hankook z222 rs3 in 205/45/16 so far they are fantastic, I haven't pushed them too hard just yet but they are a lot better than the rsr.
Running AD08R 240/40/R18
Holychit.
I don't think ill be buy any other brands anymore. Wet or Dry it don't matter. Pedal to metal.
Just as an update. Changed from Conti Sport Contact 3 to Bridgestone RE003 and there is a world of difference in terms of road/tyre noise. With the CSC3, I couldn't even notice wind noise at 80km/h, but with RE003, all I can hear is the engine and wind noise.
In terms of grip, RE003 have a tad more although could be because the CSC3 were getting a bit old (4 years) although the RE003 haven't worn in yet. Compound is softer on the RE003 and tread blocks much more aggressive. CSC3 lasted me 40,000km on the CL9.
Got my set on too just over a week now,4 for 3 offer and really impressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMaster
Huge feel back to the steering even on slowturns and the car just feels pasted down,and they look like they are just waiting to hit the tarmac!
Howdy all,
Michelin Pilot Sport 3, Amazing dry grip and fairly good wet grip, 1st set lasted me about 50k and I rode them pretty hard