Tyres

[Plodder]

Hi all,

been looking at this site for a while now. Got myself a silver 'tivo.

Just wondering, As i plan to keep the rims stock, what are some better tyres.

Also what is the ideal pressure to run them at?

P.

[illuminati]

due to the tyres it comes with being pretty crappy, there are many tyres better. depends how much ur willing to spend.

i suggest u goto ur local tyre joint and ask them about performace tyres. tyres will make a very big diff in the handling of this car.

[Blade Hunter]

I like the stock tires, before replying about this though, bear in mind I had a lanos before and that used to slip in the wet and it was only a 77KW car so im used to a lot worse than the stivo.

[steve139]

I run my Standard (Bridgestone) tyres at 32kpi - any more and the car seems to bounce along the road when i hit a small bump, any less than 30, and the car seems sluggish/heavy at take off. 30 might be fine in the wet

[stoopid head]

im running dunlop lemans 702 at 36psi, they cost a bit but the grip is unbelievable.

my last car a 99 model pulsar had bob jane brand tyres coz i was broke and they where useless u get what u pay for.

cheers

[lucio_libre]

I wouldnt call our tyres crappy, they are bridgestones made in france, very soft, good all round grip, and easy to smoke . They wont last long because they are a performance tyre, but i found them very quiet.

[black455]

due to the tyres it comes with being pretty crappy, there are many tyres better. depends how much ur willing to spend.

i suggest u goto ur local tyre joint and ask them about performace tyres. tyres will make a very big diff in the handling of this car.

I'm wondering from where you’re getting the facts mate without having a car at your expense :o. Anyway I wouldn’t say Turanzas are the best tyres in the world but it is one of the better once

[illuminati]

its just my opinoin. dont believe me if you dont want to but ask around and see what people say.

i guess they are good 'standard tyres', but when comparing them to performance tyres theyr sh!t. you can tell by looking at the tread and tread of performance tyres. when u spend more on performance tyres u expect better grip in wet and dry conditions, and thats exactly what u get.

the stock tyres are good enuf for normal driving but if u want more and push ur car then IMO they wont do.

buy one set of expesive tyres($130+ each) and see the difference.

i have witnest the imporvement with my own eyes in alot of cars.

[peekay]

I don't have any problems with the standard tyres my self they seem to handle ok no complaints. Alot of the problems relate to the cars suspension being quite soft. After spending lots of money upgrading the springs, sway bars and installing a strut brace they work as well as any other tyre I have had. I have owned expensive tyres and to be honest, I don't find much diffrence. Hey they could be better there is always better. If you don't like them then change them but calling something sh.t well thats based on a personal point of veiw.

[trd_141]

fair point

if you wanna spend big bux on tyres go ahead

but dont go to cheap cause u will regret it

for a 17" 215 tyre ne where between $160 - 250 per tyre

What PSI should i run on 17s

[126]

I wouldnt call our tyres crappy, they are bridgestones made in france, very soft, good all round grip, and easy to smoke . They wont last long because they are a performance tyre, but i found them very quiet.

i like what you said but i understand they are manufactured in south africa. i remember the words "made in sa" on the side wall.

[oz_viking]

The best bang for buck tyres I ever had were Dunlop Formula W Spec R's. I don't think they make them anymore, but next time I need tyres then I'll be getting Dunnies.

[stoopid head]

i have dunlop LM702 Le mans 215/17/45, they have excellent grip better then any i have owned in the past. in the wet they are awsome, minimal aquaplanning depends how fast im going

[lucio_libre]

I wouldnt call our tyres crappy, they are bridgestones made in france, very soft, good all round grip, and easy to smoke . They wont last long because they are a performance tyre, but i found them very quiet.

i like what you said but i understand they are manufactured in south africa. i remember the words "made in sa" on the side wall.

Hmmm thats weird, mine have the "made in France" written on them, who cares though, same compound shouldnt make any difference except that they probably tested my tyres for performance somewhere in france squashing frogs about the place :D

[BlackRolla]

What do u guys think about Falkin tyres?

They are pretty cheap and they perform quite well.

I was thinking of getting them when i need to change tyres...(I'm a cheap As*) :D

[2ZZ-GE Sportivo]

I killed my stock tyers in 7k. There crap, there good for smoke though.

[126]

What do u guys think about Falkin tyres?

lots of people use falken tyres. go to a big open car cruise and most cars would be on falkens. the word is not spelled with "i".

[black455]

Well my Turanzas are also made in France

[trd_141]

ive got they crappy but good gripping korean silica tyres on my car 215/40/17

they are great in the wet and only cost me $175 FOR SILICA