Good tyres for Euro 17" Rims

[SPQR]

No, I'm saying the new 09 is meant to have 225/50 R17 worldwide.
The 03-08, the size depends on the country. We get 225/45 R17, but Japan and USA gets 215/45 R17.

The 03-08 Acura TSX came with 215/50R17 "tires". The Japanese and European Accord got 215/45R17 on some versions. Oztraya got the 225/45R17 tyres on the Luxury and Sport.

[yourfather]

hes talkin 09 nigra

[falco]

Does anyone have a view or experience about/of Dunlop Direzza DZ 101s?
They seem to be rated as either Dunlop's Premium tyre or one down from Premium and above SP 3000s.

From my Experience they are VERY noisy and didnt last too long.

[SPQR]

No, I'm saying the new 09 is meant to have 225/50 R17 worldwide.
The 03-08, the size depends on the country. We get 225/45 R17, but Japan and USA gets 215/45 R17.

The 03-08 Acura TSX came with 215/50R17 "tires". The Japanese and European Accord got 215/45R17 on some versions. Oztraya got the 225/45R17 tyres on the Luxury and Sport.

hes talkin 09 nigra

As well as the new 09, which aaronng correctly states comes with 225/50R17 tyres on the 17 inch rims, he was talking 03-08. I was just providing correct information on the 03-08 tyre sizes for the 17 inch rims. For all I know, he could have just made a typo.

[SPQR]

From my Experience they are VERY noisy and didnt last too long.

IMO, the Dunlop Direzza DZ101s type tread pattern would be nosier than the Premium; which for now in Oz is the Dunlop SP SportMaxx. The SP SportMaxx we have here has been superseded in some parts of Europe by the Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT and the Dunlop SP SportMaxx TT. The TT is the highest performance Dunlop at the moment. As far as I know, we haven't got them yet.

See the range at: http://dunlop-tires.com/dunlop_dede/...es/uhp/summer/

It gives a better idea of the Dunlop pecking order which in Europe is (highest performance at the top):

SP SportMaxx TT
SP SportMaxx GT
SP SportMaxx
SP Sport 9000
SP Sport 8000
SP Sport 01
SP Sport 2000/2000E
SP Sport 3000A

[Crapdaz]

damn serious? TT and GT.

only recently put SP sportmaxx on my 18" and find them pretty decent + quiet compared to stock though.

and also NOTE that the tyres can be manufactured in japan or germany as when i got quoted german produced tyres were approximately $100+ than japanese which were going for about $220-240/corner.

[aaronng]

As well as the new 09, which aaronng correctly states comes with 225/50R17 tyres on the 17 inch rims, he was talking 03-08 as well. I was just providing correct information on the 03-08 tyre sizes for the 17 inch rims. For all I know, he could have just made a typo.

Thanks for correcting me.

It gives a better idea of the Dunlop pecking order which in Europe is (highest performance at the top):

SP SportMaxx TT
SP SportMaxx GT
SP SportMaxx
SP Sport 9000
SP Sport 8000
SP Sport 01
SP Sport 2000/2000E
SP Sport 3000A

Hmm, I'm pretty sure that the SP Sport 2000 is at the bottom of the pecking order.

[Mike Star]

Taleb Tyres is doing Dunlop Direzza 101s for $180 a tyre in 225/45 R17 which is very cheap compared to tyre dealers I have had quotes from generally. That seemed to make them a good buy IMO as I have read reviews and they seem to be pretty favourable. The price is more what you pay for falcodore 235/45 R17s around the place. One guy on the forum says he has them and they are quiet, grip really well and ride nicely another says they are noisy so it's a bit of a lottery I guess.

[Crapdaz]

Taleb Tyres is doing Dunlop Direzza 101s for $180 a tyre in 225/45 R17 which is very cheap compared to tyre dealers I have had quotes from generally. That seemed to make them a good buy IMO as I have read reviews and they seem to be pretty favourable. The price is more what you pay for falcodore 235/45 R17s around the place. One guy on the forum says he has them and they are quiet, grip really well and ride nicely another says they are noisy so it's a bit of a lottery I guess.

Well differences for ride quality could be anything from suspension setup to tyre pressure.

[killua888]

hey guys, i'm up for replacing all 4 tyres (16inch), i've called hornsby bob jane about the RE001's and they've sold out now. They've recommend the Pirelli P6000 for the same price ($165). what do you guys think? Are they similar to the Pirelli Dragons? Or should i just go to any bob jane and get the RE001's for $189 per corner since they on special now?

[Crapdaz]

have you tried calling other places, other than bob jane? e.g tyrepower etc.

from what i've read on reviews and stuff pirelli sidewalls are too soft.

[as001]

@ 165 a corner for 16's for the Pirelli's I'd give it ago, Bridgestones are over priced i paid 200 a corner for yoko 17 inch rubbers