softer sidewalls means softer ride, so I guess it's more towards increasing ride comfort.
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softer sidewalls means softer ride, so I guess it's more towards increasing ride comfort.
Anyone know how the 225 will compare with the 205 interms of effects?
providing it's same model, 225 should provide more grip as there are more contact area between the tyre and the road.
In that case, the sidewalls of the C.Drives are very soft... you can actually feel them flex as you take a corner.
[QUOTE=Ronin]Anyone know how the 225 will compare with the 205 interms of effects?[/QUOTE
225 has more surface contact to the road than 205, so better grip, but at the smae time, noiser, and increase in fuel consumption. and slower top speed (in theory)
So which tyre brand/model has stiffer sidewalls than Yokohama A539?
Supprise - C.Drives not as good as the Dunlop 2050m. This morning I drove to work and nearly hit a corner post after sliding 2m!!! Sh*t... I was like where's the grip. Hopefully it improves as i wear it down a bit more.
fark scary shit. :thumbdwn:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronin
All new tyres need to be scrubbed in first, as they all are covered in a thin layer of 'something' (sorry, don't know what this something is), and it's quite slippery. at least 100km for the layer to be properly scrubbed, but some reported up to 500kmQuote:
Originally Posted by Ronin
Well i've covered about 150km and this morning.. i was spinning in 2nd gear taking a corner to 90km/hr!! It was a bit moist on the road but still - i hope that the performance improves.
I just changed my tyres today from Falken Ziex 512.
I have fitted Dunlop SP Sport 3000A tyres in 235 / 45 / 17. They cost me around $185 each fitted and balanced which was a pretty good as most places wanted over $240 per corner.
http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/sp3000a/sp3000a.htm
Anyway - those who know me will agree when I say it is hard to impress me. With that in mind all I can say is that these tyres are FANTASTIC. Woo hoo! I have struck gold. :D
I was a little hesitant at first as these tyres are standard fitment on the new XR6 and XR8. They are also made in AUSTRALIA (using a Japanese mould). Made me worry.
Anyway - I opened up the yellow pages and asked tyre dealers about this model. They all said "yeah - good tyre". One chap knew a lot more about them and said they were developed with V8 Supercar drivers in Australia, blah blah.
I was then about to stretch my money to Goodyear GSD3s for an extra $50 per corner then thought - bugger it - I wear tyres too easily. Lets get the Dunlops.
Now - the size. 235 is the perfect size if you have 7.5 inch wide rims. It really is perfect. The ride is softer and the tyres fill the wheel arches better. The car LOOKS better and the rims are protected more as the 235 bulges the rim (if you know what i mean). The speedo is only marginally effected - 1.8%. Far less wheel hop too!
These are NOT directional tyres (compared to the Falkens and lots of other performance tyres out there). They are therefore quieter and it is easier to get more consistent tread wear as you can rotate the tyres left to right.
Overall - there is no comparison to my Falken 512 tyres (which cost around the same and are Japanese and silica). The Dunlops GRIP like crazy. Sure I have gone up from 225 size tyres but this is soooo much better than my Falken tyres and the stock 16".
The tyres are noticeably stiffer in the sidewalls too - less roll and flex.
Wet performance? To be advised. I am hopeful and things can only get better compared to my 512s!
These tyres get my thumbs up :thumbsup: Highly recommended.
P.s. There is one downside. With the upsize to 235 - I have added unsprung weight to the equation. These Dunlops are heavy compared to the 512s (more rubber, bigger size, different manufacturing techniques etc). I guess it is a small price to pay.
Anyone can suggest a place to shop for Dunlops in Sydney? Tempe Tyres or Bob Jane T-Mart?