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There great in the wet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr P
not on my Megane they're not
The RE040s are shit.I lasted 2 days with them.Change them to Conti Sport Contact 3 or Michelin PP2 and get a decent 4 wheel alignment.Quote:
Originally Posted by The X Man
How much can I expect to get these tyres for in Adelaide?
Michellin PP2
Pirelli P7
Kmart recommended the Toyos - are these any good?
Hi Guys
Would like your opinion, am trying to choose between 3 tyres (225/45/17)...
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) released in Jan 2010 to replace PS2 & PP2
2. Bridgestone Adrenelin RE001
3. Firestone Wide Oval (exclusive to Bob jane only now)
Now the wide oval has a great review on tire rack, the Michelins are a brand new tyre and are supposed to be better than the PP2's which were apparently awesome, and the Adrenelin also gets really good reviews.
The tyre wear rating on both the Michelin and Wide Oval are 320 where the Adrenelin is 220.
1. Michelin is on special atm for around $250 instead of around $300
2. Adrenelins can get for $225
3. Wide Oval are $209
So what would be the pick do you guys think???
Im inclined to go Michelins, they are coming out on the new E63 AMG's...but........
how the tyre wear rating works?
I think best one is GoodYear F1 Asymmetric ;)
The lower the number the softer the rubber, the faster it wears, the higher the number the longer they last....Quote:
Originally Posted by tron07
where did you get the special for Michelin?Quote:
Originally Posted by ORLANDO
I'd like to know too.$250 for PS3s sounds good.Quote:
Originally Posted by zazachang
I actually got a cheaper price than the $250 for the Michelin PS3, Payless Tyres in Chullora offered to beat the price I got and gave me a price of $240 each, only catch was I had to leave a deposit so he could order them in, I cbf'd.......so there you go.....just shop around....I got prices of $315 as well....Michelin Aust told me they retail at $330 + GST, however Michelin was running a special on the 225/45/17 for the month of March, they run specials on certain sizes form time to time so they say.....Quote:
Originally Posted by tony1234
Release info on PS3's
http://www.michelin.com.au/Home/News...r-of-Precision
Firestone Wide Oval review/survey - apparaently they are a copy of the old Potenza RE760
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....hawk+Wide+Oval
I would recommend the Michellin preceda's. I just recently changed my tires from Preceda's to Yoko S.Drives. The precedas are definitely better.
I was debating between S.drives and Toyo T1R's and only ended up getting the S.drives because it was being offered on special.
Since I have switched to the S.Drives I have noticed the below
Cons
1. Longer Braking Distance
2. Less Grip in both dry and wet
Pros
1. Less tramlining
In regards to the other two options. I have never tried them so can't comment.
Got Prellie P7 225/45 R17 Today on special fo r $254 but I Got $249 per corner from bob jane
just by ring up different bob jane stores
P7 Tread wear rating 260 , made in china
I could get P zero for cheaper $235 but tread wear 220
as I don't want to change tyre too soon they cost way too much
$1000 ouch !!
My first impression is soft and quiet compare to what i had before
but abit bouncing than what i had before Bridgestone RE040 front / Goodyear LS2000 back
i did feel sidewall is softer than yokohama C Drive (before installed)
before i was not so happy with the 2006 euro ride , too sporty and hard for my like
Now feel more like luxury sedan , Quite and comfort .....YES !!
hope they don't wear out too fast
DRY And WET grip is yet to be tested
from my exprience tread wear 160 bridgestone duller last around 30000KMs
therefore tread wear 50 = 10000KMs (Just my formula under my driving condition)
hope my P7 will last 50000KMs
I ended up picking the Michelin Pilot Sport 3, so far I feel they are a little more comfortable than the OEM RE040A's, but since its raining today I havent had the oportunity to test traction.
Hey, have you managed to test the PS3? I've got a set on order and was wondering what you thought of them, especially noise?Quote:
Originally Posted by ORLANDO
Thanks
The PS3 are pretty good, noise is ok, I think the Euro lets in road noise regardless, very good in the wet, but am getting a bit of understeer which i hope to correct with a selbys RSB very soon.
Hi mate, i got the same about 2 months back. what air pressure u use? bob jane and couple places recommended using 40 psi which i use. taQuote:
Originally Posted by senchang
hey guys just like to ask a question, if I'm getting new tyres for my 06 Lux 17inch wheels soon, but plan on getting the euro sport 17inch rims sometime next year, can I use the same tyres? because I don't want to waste my new set of tyres, and the specs on both of these wheels seem to be the same? anybody can correct me?? thanks!!!
hey razer, yes you'll be able to switch your tyres on your current rims to your new sport wheels without a single problem.
thanks karlos! now just to save up for wheels!! I really like 18 on the euro but tyres and wheels are a lot more expensive, and I also don't want to make the car pickup any harder than it currently does. Do you have a euro as well?? what wheels you rollin in?
I have just changed to Pirelli P7s and cold mornings seem to make the wheel balance out of wack. I've never experienced this before and the retailer is (apparently) finding out from Pirelli if the cold is causing the tyre to reshape and potentially causing a "flat spot" until they warm up. Has anyone else come across this before? The wheels are balanced properly as they seem to be fine when it's warm, I'm just not sure if there's something else in the car that could cause a shake which appears identical to a poorly balanced wheel.
My car has 225/45 R17s on it. Any clues? I can see a few others have these tyres so I assume it shouldn't really be the tyres unless these particular ones are faulty.
haha- 36 pages and i still cant figure out what tyres i want. I do mainly highway k's between sydney and canberra with the occasional twistys and also the weekend cruises/spirited driving moments. Can anyone recommend a good tyre for me, keeping in mind wear etc etc. Any help would be great. cheers!
I have been very happy with a set of Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres. I 'll be buying the new Dunlop Sport MAXX TT next. I have been using 205/50R17 instead of 225/45R17 (same overall diameter) and totally eliminated tramlining. The width differnce is hardly noticeable.
I might go back to the stock 16 inch rims because I feel a new car approaching sometime within the life of a set of tyres. But I might go for the 225/50R16 size instead of the stock 205/55R16 (same overall diameter). I would expect the return of tramlining though.
Michelin PS3s.$238 a corner!
Just an update on my Michelin PS3, they're awesome! Really smooth, nice direct feel and the car feels a little more planted in all conditions. I'm really satisfied with the purchase :)
thanks fellahs, the ps3's sound like the goer to me!
I also noticed that the PS3's are more comfortable than RE040s, awesome in the wet too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ultimatekenz
bought a set of PS3 225 45 17 for $238 each at JaxQuickFit Haberfield. they've got thick sidewall, good rim protection!
apparently they're made in Thailand though..
Agreed, i reckon they're also quieter then some of the tyres i've tried.Quote:
Originally Posted by ORLANDO
the 'tweel'
http://www.gizmag.com/go/3603/
sounds interesting lol
heres some pics and a vid
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...EZLUC/th_3.jpg
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...EZLUC/th_2.jpg
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...EZLUC/th_1.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI
Nah i dont experience that. I got my tyres i think 3 months back. Have never experienced what ur saying. COuld be faulty i guess, or perhaps an issue with the rim?Quote:
Originally Posted by jimeegee
edit: what psi do u use? i use 40, but i think its too high
If you live in melbourne and know someone with costco membership, i have heard from friends of mine (who have costco membership).
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s for $250 a tyre. im not sure about mounting costs but afaik thats pretty good price?
Lol tweel! Thats so awesome!
are there any 2006-2008 euro owners out there who still have a spare 16" wheel and tyre in their boot that they haven't used?
i've got my spare saver that i haven't used and it still has 100% tread on the stock dunlop tyre...so i'm looking for another one so i can have a pair of them to use.
if any of you guys still have that spare wheel/tyre with the new dunlop tyre, i'd like to swap with one of my wheels/tyres but give u some extra cash. :)
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Originally Posted by tony1234
Geez - best price i can get is $299 ea from my local Jaxs.Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
Try Tyreplus, I got mine at the Sutherland store, worth the drive for my savings!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by kryptonite
bought a set of PS3 195/55/16 for $185 (include balance+fitting) each at JaxQuickFit Preston
ive got a 05 lux on stock 17's, cheapest i could find was $299 at bob jane Wollongong :-O
for michelin ps3's sorry!
update- michelin ps3's for 17inch wheels now ordered- Bridgestone nowra hooked me up for $280 a tyre n no cost for fitting and alignment, mates rates :-)
nice.
I still haven't whacked on the OEM 17" on my 03'
not enuf cash to complete my to do list.
oh niceQuote:
Originally Posted by eurogo
i think brand wise u cant beat Mich, Contis and Dunlop Sportmaxxx ranges
lol eurozed the comment u posted then deleted i was about to unleash haha, it came through to my email n then said it was deleted haha smartass, thats what u get for not reading what i said haha! im going in next weekend to get the tyres, fingers crossed they live upto their hype lol
*dunno y it says smartass twice, when i edit post it doesnt come up as typed twice, beats me haha.
hahahah big boo boo from meQuote:
Originally Posted by eurogo
i thought reading lots of smart as# comments here lately lets join the band wagon
well picked anyway!!!
that was a classic embarassment LOL
i just put some 17" wheels on my euro today with 215/45/17 tyres...
and the tyres look like they're a little bit flat (even though they're inflated to the correct pressure - i've got it at 35psi cold).
anyone else have this problem or can explain why the tyre flexes so much from the weight of the car?
it's very likely the wall is very soft.Quote:
Originally Posted by corn_flakes
i bought a set of kumho ku23 in the past but only used them for a week as traded them in for 50% loss as i got really frustated with how the car drove on the jelly like tyres...
I'd assume u got those special Honda wheels from eBay that came with those no name tyres? Sell them and get some decent tyres in the right size as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by corn_flakes
Cheaper tyres will have a softer side wall. This is y they look flat. 35psi is alot for a low profile tyre
I have Conti Sport Contact 3s and i run 40psi in them as recommended to me by the tyre place i bought them from.They have soft sidewalls too.Quote:
Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic
Go with this for good tyres :)
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...weeks-of-usage
I have Conti Sports Contact 2 with my soon to be gone Golf118TSI, it's softer than the OEM RE040 because of the sidewall only has 1 layer, but it's still very grippy yet comfy.
Low quality tyres may be comfy but you'd never want to have over-spirited drive on the RNP roads.
Did a little tyre (225/45/R17) shopping today, will probably need a new set in the next 5-10k. Currently I got Michelin PP2's on the front, and Pirrelli PZero Rosso's on the back. The PP2's were new on the car when I got it, and the Pzero's were near new. So far they've done ~45,000k, which I think is pretty good?
Anyway, I stopped in at Jax QF at Browns Plains:
Michelin PS3's: $259
Pirelli P7's: $259
Maxxis IPro's: $249
Bob Jane Browns Plains:
Michelin PS3's: $289
Falken Ze912: $209
These prices were without any haggling (since I was just shopping around), but I reckon I could of screwed em down a little further.
What would you guys go for? Do the PS3's have the 2-ply sidewalls like the PP2's? I do like the look and feel of the PP2's, i'm assuming the PS3's would have comparable performance?
You PZero's had done 45K already? you probably get another 10k out of them at most I reckon, PZero's aren't exactly the most hard wearing compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by EuroSteve
Anyhow, I heard good things about the Falken ZE912, it's like a performance tire on the cheap.
I'll personally never buy Michelin or Pirelli... Since the "Premium" priced tyre you buy have every chance of being made out of the same factory as them kumho's or maxxis or whatever, and some of those cheaper tires work just as well if not better (eg: Nexen, the cheap Korean tire manufacturer used to make Michelin's for them...). Each to their own i guess.
Ahh, should have worded that better. The PZero's were near new (had maybe done 5k), and the PP2's were brand new when I got the car. The PZero's are closer to being worn out than the PP2's, but I figured I might as well replace all 4 at once (not real sure why the previous owner didn't rotate their tyres and replace all 4 at once!?).Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
Anyway, reading up on the Falken ZE912 spec sheet, they do seem like a good value tyre, i'll have to do some more research.
There are car owners and then there are car owners.... some are just cheap... lolQuote:
Originally Posted by EuroSteve
see if you can get a quote for some Falken FK452's. Heard they were awesome.
on to my second set of kumho ku 31. i'm a daily driver - just to and from work.
this tyre is more than enough. i did a search for reviews on tyre on the web and the general consensus
is that they are pretty good quality and good value. for 130 each you can't go wrong (225 45 17). I can pay 250+ for other brand names like
dunlop, bridgestone, michelin etc... - close to double the price but i doubt double the quality.
New Hyundai i30 SX Hatchback 5dr 2.0i $19,990 driveaway...Quote:
Originally Posted by insanesam
Attraction Sportback 5dr S-Tronic 7sp 1.6i $40,678 driveaway...
I also doubt double the quality man :p
even the OEM Potenza RE040 is worse than KU31!
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Br...enza-RE040.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Kumho/Ecsta-KU31.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Mi...port-3-PS3.htm
Still very happy with my RE001 here. Go asymmetrics!
Don't get Kumho KU21. I've had them for the past 3000km and they're terrible. Ride and tyre noise is fine, but they have no grip both in the wet and dry. Way worse than the almost bald tyres that came off the car...
lots of good reviews with michellin pps3
I use Bridgestone Turanza E300 and love them for their silence and grip. The silence is deafening - I love it.
Beautiful touring tyre - no issues with grip either at 205/50/R16 on a CD5 Accord.
Damn I had decided to get the Kumho KU31's 225/45/17 as they are much cheaper but get good reviews. Turns out Kumho had a big price rise at the end of last year. KU31's are $196 each from www.option1garage.com.au and $215 fitted from a Bob Jane in Adelaide. The tyre manager at option1 confirmed that Kumho has lifted prices via email. Used to be able to get them around $130 at option1 :(
Oh well, still cheaper than Yoko C Drives I was quoted $290 at the same Bob Jane.. Yikes. Might have to call around a bit more. Any Adelaidians here got some recommendations for good tyre places?
Have just got new tyres on my CU2 Lux (55K on the OEM Michi's)
Apparently I got the last set of 235/45 R18's of any brand in Aus according to BJ, Jax, Tyrepower
Not sure if true guy's but I have been searching prior to Xmas, hope no one needs tyres soon. Was told by several shops that it will be 12 weeks before any stock lands in OZ
Ended up with Continentals at $500 a corner (they were shipped up from Melb to Brisvegas) - unfreakinbelievable
OUUUUUCHHHH>...Quote:
Originally Posted by NSHonda
Probably cheaper for you to eBay some Eagle F1's from the states lol......
Koreans rose the price is probably becasue the the ZETUM's for same in bobjane which are made by KumhoQuote:
Originally Posted by ticktock
They had to adjust the price to make sure the Zetums sell...
could have been a lot cheaper to import a set from tirerack. US$194X4 = US$776Quote:
Originally Posted by NSHonda
plus shipping US$300
plus gst + duty (may or may not be liable, depending if they custom incl shipping into the AU$1000 limit) $150
plus fitting and balancing $60
total roughly AU$1310
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/derric...t-to-australia
In the market looking for some new rubber for wheel 225 40 r w 18.. went to bob jane in vic and was recommended 4 tires.. bridgestone re001 addrenline $390 / yokohama v103 $390 / yokohama c drive $369 and faulken ze912 $240.... the guy told me that the faulken is a good tire and they put them in all taxis so i can assume they have a good wear rate..anyone drove on them before? heard allot of good things about the yokohama.. but at $1500 its a bit steep.. but i will consider if it is worth it. what you reckon?
get Michelin Pilot Sport 2 in 225 40 18 delivered from tirerack.com for AU$1200.Quote:
Originally Posted by euro1603
or get Pilot Sport 3 on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-X-Brand-New...item35af616fff
you can then ask Bob Jane how much they're selling the Pilot Sport 2 and 3 for and you'd smile all the way home if you get the above.
would 235/45 fit on the luxury 17" rims?
Ive had Faulken's..did not enjoy them, for me, too much road noise , but i do drive on some pretty rough road.. the maxxis range and yokohama range (200-250 mark) have been the best for me (driving on ice as well as wet roads). Have definitely kept me safe. HTHQuote:
Originally Posted by euro1603
i bought 4 Bridgestone adrenalins RE001 for $235 at Jax, Smithfield. So far so good =)
If I recall, the stock rims are 17 x 7. The minimum legal rim width for 235/45R17 tyres is 7.5 inch.Quote:
Originally Posted by BusterSonic12
but 215/45 17 are ok yah?
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Originally Posted by SPQR
but why would you fit narrower tyres for the CL9?Quote:
Originally Posted by BusterSonic12
also, 215/45R17 may not be at least 91W load rating. remember, if your tyre load rating is less than the minimum requirement, insurance companies will deny your claim if anything happens and they could find any evidence pointing to the illegal tyres.
has anyone tried continentals sport contact 3?
I have them.Been on my car for approx.2yrs.Excellent tyre,nice and grippy in wet and dry,not harsh riding,wear rate is reasonable.Only negative bit pricey.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyn
The Falkens are alright, i bought a set for around 200 a wheel. Thats fitted and balanced.Quote:
Originally Posted by euro1603
remember, rules of thumb:
high wear rate = harder rubber = less grippy
low wear rate = sticky & soft rubber = very grippy
so, pick your poison that suits you :p
how much did u pay for them? cause i gotta quote for 250 fitted and balanced @ tempe tyresQuote:
Originally Posted by tony1234
ive had falken 452? or that model on 225/45/r17 for around 200 a wheel i think they were good but wore out quick!
after those im just got a set of bridgestone re40s in 225/45/r17! and got them mighty cheap too 200 per wheel! (friend of a friend) then have so far been really good! enjoying them thus far!
$250/corner sounds a good price.Are they old stock?Made in Germany?Maybe they are grey imports.Not that these things matter too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyn