Favourite Tyres review

[E-Gene]

Hey guys,

This topic has been kinda talked about here and there in various topics but I thought that I should start a discussion on what you guys reckon is a good tyre for our car. Should take into consideration value for $$$ as well as handling etc.

I've heard recently that Sumitomo's were pretty good. Not sure which model but the guy told me that they stick pretty well to the road.

Any other experiences and reviews?

[shaohaok]

all the tyres that i want either

a) dun fit, no size, no load/speed rating

B) not available in aus

c) dun make anymore

:(

anyone know where in bris we can get Advan Neova tyres?

[E-Gene]

So no one has good tyres to recommend?

[xTiGeRx]

doesn't seem like it, does it?

:(

[grimlock]

Nangkang tyres suck thats what i know.

Dunlop sports series are decent.

[shaohaok]

michelin pilot sports?!?! :P

[E-Gene]

michelin pilot sports?!?! :P

Have you used them before? Or did you suggest them cos they are known to be really expensive?

[shaohaok]

yes, i have used them before. and yes stupidly expensive. it is a grippy tyre. but not for the money u pay for it.

the second set we had on that car were some crappy pirellis tho.

[influx]

i have silverstones.....**** brand but stick well in the wet and dry have similar tread pattern to ?goodyear p1 i think that is the one, they have done my car proud though,

[Danthuyer]

Sava Intensa - German brand of Dunlop, nice directional pattern and they stick like sh!et to a blanket and a fairly good price too :D

[rolla02]

Hey Guys,

Wheels Magazine did a tyre test in the April 2004 issue.

They tested 195/60/15 and 205/50/16 in 6 categories.

Cornering,Slalom,Dry Traction,Wet Traction,Wet Braking,Dry Braking.

The 205/50/16 are suitable for the stock Stivo rims.

And the winners overall for 16 " are :

1st : Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 $295rrp

2nd : Michelin Pilot Preceda $251

3rd : Yokohama V102 $282

4th : Pirelli P Zero Nero $399 :o

5th : Dunlop Direzza DZ101 $214

6th : Firestone FH700 $216

7th : BF Goodrich G-Force Sport $216

8th : Bridgestone Potenza GIII $217

9th : Kumho Ecsta KH11 $235

Cheers

Tim.

[oz_viking]

So the Michelin and Dunlops appear to be good for the dollars.

[selyaT]

Pete: why don't you pay for your marketing you cheapskate

this post has been edited by mish :D

[selyaT]

Good modding Mish!

Bloody advertisers...

[MarkMish]

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[zenkinsw]

I am using 205 16" 50 F1 GSD3 Thailand made...

-little bit nosiy compare to standard rolla stivo tyres.

-Good in wet, give you trust during rainy days. :P

-corners OK, tyres will scream before it reach the limit, easy to predict, great control feeling.

-donno about tyres wearing as my tyres still very new, but compound feel soft, I assume it won't last that long.

Edited April 28, 2007 by zenkinsw

[DuGong]

Direzza looks good... middle of the pack and doesnt make a huge dent in the pocket....

[SportivOoo_03]

i am using toyo R1R 16"........

advantages:

very nice grip

the thread pattern looks awesome

no screaaakkkkking sounds at sharp corners

still grip well on wet roads

disadvantage:

its actually make ur car slower at traffic light

wear out faster than stock tyres, but still very good

price

highly recommended

Edited April 30, 2007 by SportivOoo_03