Tyre Recommendation thread

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Originally Posted by bunky

One question i did have was with the RE001s, a lot of places said that it didn't come in my size (195/60/R15)... which was true according to the brochure i had. But the guy at BJ said that i could put a 205/55/R15 on the same Rim, as it would have the same rolling diameter?? Can someone confirm this - or is this total rubbish?? He was the only one to mention this to me when i was asking about the RE001's and the S.Drives.

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If 195/60 R15s are your stock size, then yes, you can fit 205/55 R15. The difference in rolling diameter is 9.5mm, which is within the legal limit of 15mm.

Just make sure your rim width can take 205/55. You need to have a rim size from 5.5x15 to 7x15. :)

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Quick heads up. Bob Jane's latest catalog shows that they are selling the Yokohama A.Drive R1 in 225/50 R16 for $179! This model is the slightly more aggressive version of the C.Drive with more road noise, but supposedly stiffer sidewalls.

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pretty cheap

i paid $225 a corner for my 205 45 r17

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Originally Posted by aaronng

If 195/60 R15s are your stock size, then yes, you can fit 205/55 R15. The difference in rolling diameter is 9.5mm, which is within the legal limit of 15mm.

Just make sure your rim width can take 205/55. You need to have a rim size from 5.5x15 to 7x15. :)

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Cheers mate - great info, i will keep that in mind when i go for my next set of tires - probably will have to be the back tyres.

how would i check what size my rims are? i bought the car last november and have never changed the tyres until now. They're not the stockie rims, they are different. some sort of sporty rim or something or other. next time i'll change and ask if its possible to fit.

Also - would there be an issue if i had 195/60/15's on the front and 205/55/15's on the back?? would this cause many issues??

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by bunky

how would i check what size my rims are? i bought the car last november and have never changed the tyres until now. They're not the stockie rims, they are different. some sort of sporty rim or something or other. next time i'll change and ask if its possible to fit.

Also - would there be an issue if i had 195/60/15's on the front and 205/55/15's on the back?? would this cause many issues??

Thanks again!

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Just take off a wheel and it's printed on the inside.

You are not allowed to use different sizes front and rear on a FWD car. You'll be defected by the police and won't pass a roadworthy check.

ok guys i just pickd up at set of Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE001 at $118 per corner in Inner West Sydney ( 195/50/15 ), balanced & fitted. awesome bargain if u ask me. PM me if you're interested and i can forward ya'll the details and who to ask for. cheers!

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G'day peeps just looking for some recommendations today i have been told by multiple tyre mobs to go for these in r16 205/55

bridgestone Re001 at 200 per corner
yokohama c-drive at 200 per corner
yokohama s drive at 225 per corner
dunlop SP3000a at 195 per corner
pirelli dragon at 199 per corner
Toyo t1r at 185 per corner

any help would be appreciated

After driving on re001 for 3000kms range from city, freeway and great ocean road in different condition, i think it is a good model from bridgestone, ride quality is excellent and performance is no doubt 2nd best to all of the tyres i had before, s03 still remain my 1st choice for performance but i don't recommend them on euro, i had it on my s15 before.

Comfort is a bit disappointing as i find way too much tyre noise when driving on rough surface on country roads, despite saying so i was actually quite surprise the excellence wet grip from the tyres when taking twisty great ocear road in down pour condition.

The steering definitely feel more direct, feedback is not excessive but sensitive in a sense that you are able to drive and take the corner with confidence.

Last word, leave your VSA on no matter how superior you think your tyre is.

Is it quieter than the OEM Dunlop SP2050m?

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Is it quieter than the OEM Dunlop SP2050m?

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yes it is, but i doubt if it will stay at this noise level as the thread wear down.

I think re001 is not the best choice if you are after dead comfort quiet tyres. you should probably go with dunlop sport maxx or yokohama.

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Originally Posted by petsfact

yes it is, but i doubt if it will stay at this noise level as the thread wear down.

I think re001 is not the best choice if you are after dead comfort quiet tyres. you should probably go with dunlop sport maxx or yokohama.

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The SP2050m also gets noisier as it wears down. If it is quieter, then to me it is acceptable since I am used to the stockies.

Is there anyone that can rec. me a tyre? 17" onto my EJ so it cant be too big. Just for everyday driving. not for track or anything.
I need it to last so something that doesnt wear as quickly. budget isnt too high aswell.
Also is there anywhere where i can read up abit on tyres? such as what the numbers 205/40 etc mean?

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Dy_

Is there anyone that can rec. me a tyre? 17" onto my EJ so it cant be too big. Just for everyday driving. not for track or anything.
I need it to last so something that doesnt wear as quickly. budget isnt too high aswell.
Also is there anywhere where i can read up abit on tyres? such as what the numbers 205/40 etc mean?

thanks!

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S.Drive or C.Drive have a 300 wear rating. Pirelli Dragon has 380. They last longer than tyres like Bridgestone RE001 Adrenalins, which have a rating of 220.

For all your tyre definitions and info, http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...yre_bible.html