Good tyres for Euro 17" Rims

**adammet04** · 06-02-2011 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by euro1603

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?

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. HTH

**kuyar11** · 17-02-2011 09:49 PM

i bought 4 Bridgestone adrenalins RE001 for $235 at Jax, Smithfield. So far so good =)

**SPQR** · 20-02-2011 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

would 235/45 fit on the luxury 17" rims?

If I recall, the stock rims are 17 x 7. The minimum legal rim width for 235/45R17 tyres is 7.5 inch.

**BusterSonic12** · 21-02-2011 09:35 PM

but 215/45 17 are ok yah?

Originally Posted by SPQR

If I recall, the stock rims are 17 x 7. The minimum legal rim width for 235/45R17 tyres is 7.5 inch.

**natnat** · 21-02-2011 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

but 215/45 17 are ok yah?

but why would you fit narrower tyres for the CL9?

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.

**andyn** · 06-03-2011 12:26 AM

has anyone tried continentals sport contact 3?

**tony1234** · 06-03-2011 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by andyn

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.

**10KRPM** · 07-03-2011 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by euro1603

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?

The Falkens are alright, i bought a set for around 200 a wheel. Thats fitted and balanced.

**natnat** · 07-03-2011 08:39 AM

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

**andyn** · 07-03-2011 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by tony1234

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.

how much did u pay for them? cause i gotta quote for 250 fitted and balanced @ tempe tyres

**enkay** · 07-03-2011 02:47 PM

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!