Help! Federal Ss595 Vs Dunlop 3000a?

[Lost]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone out there has any experience with the above 2 tyres? Have searched the forum and nothing specific has really come up regarding these 2. Very mixed opinions. Extremely lost. Have also heard about Hankook Ventus 104's, how do these compare?

I'm particularly concerned about wet weather handling.

It's for a R33 GST 235//45/17

Currently on BF Goodrich G Force Sports. Not impressed at all especially in the wet. Car seems very twitchy especially in the wet or at high speeds.

I've heard good things about the Federal SS595 but mainly on 4wd's. Other's bag them out as cheap tyres... which they are.

Thanks in advance.

[cowie165]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone out there has any experience with the above 2 tyres? Have searched the forum and nothing specific has really come up regarding these 2. Very mixed opinions. Extremely lost. Have also heard about Hankook Ventus 104's, how do these compare?

I'm particularly concerned about wet weather handling.

It's for a R33 GST 235//45/17

Currently on BF Goodrich G Force Sports. Not impressed at all especially in the wet. Car seems very twitchy especially in the wet or at high speeds.

I've heard good things about the Federal SS595 but mainly on 4wd's. Other's bag them out as cheap tyres... which they are.

Thanks in advance.

Hi

I have been using SS595s on an R32 GTR for around 6,000km and have found them to provide grip well above my ability. What I mean is that in 2nd gear around a tight hill bend they may squeak just a little but for every other corner I have driven as fast as comfortable and they haven't let me down. I drive up and down a 3km windy mountain stretch each day.

As far as wet performance goes, they perform almost as well as in the dry, which is to be expected, however I don't push things in the wet too often so can't really offer any terribly constructive. Suffice to say they feel steady at highway speeds. When the car finally makes it onto a skid pan, I'll have more to say!

Yes they are cheap tyres but until they're the reason I can't take a corner any faster, then I'll buy something more expensive (which may or may not do the job). Until then, I need to drive better!

SS595s were my second choice - originally tried to buy K104s but there were major delays caused by the Australian importer (or distributor).

Cheers!

Mark

[maxr33]

My car had federals on when I got it - not sure which type, but they were pretty crap. One bulged and had to be replaced, they used to bag up in first gear at about 25km/h if you stomped it (at 10psi boost) and they aquaplaned better than water skis (got 26000km out of them). Dunlop 3000a's were miles ahead, didn't break traction like the others and actually drove through puddles. Could launch at about 1000rpm more than the federals - heaps better grip. Got 34000km out of them. This was on an R33 GTS-T, hope that helps!

[sky30]

I have used the Federals and the ventus 104s, along with a few of my mates, we now use the federals as they grip A LOT better than the ventus 104 and are a fair bit cheaper.

I have had several sets of the federals and never had any problems with dodgy tyres.

Look at the GTR that runs 9 sec 1/4 mile on the federal ss595 tyres.......... they do have amazing grip wet and dry.

[Cubes]

You have run the SS595 sky30?

I'm getting close to a new set of tyres..

EDIT: I might stick with not so sticky tyres until I get this fragile rb20t box out. :S

[Espo]

I am running federal ss595 and am happy.

I think they have great grip but am guessing they might wear fairly quick as the rubber feels soft.

Soft and grippy.

[sky30]

You have run the SS595 sky30?

I'm getting close to a new set of tyres..

EDIT: I might stick with not so sticky tyres until I get this fragile rb20t box out. :S

I have had about 4-5 sets of federal ss595, and so have a couple of mates, you cant beat the grip they provide at the cheap price. They dont seem t wear any quicker than any other tyre ive used, but when you have 300+rwkw tyres seem to dissappear fast.

[nF]

I am running federal ss595 and am happy.

I think they have great grip but am guessing they might wear fairly quick as the rubber feels soft.

Soft and grippy.

mine have done like 15,000kms and 4 trackdays and still have tread

they are definately good value, but i nothing exceptional

[Scooby]

i had a nasty moment on Federals in an MX 5 Turbo. light rain, moderate acceleration and a roundabout and yeeeehaaaaa pendulum time. not sure if they were 595s though.

[Cubes]

Scooby, you sure it wasn't that nasty arsed road surface? The light grey shinny looking stuff that causes understeer at 15km/h.

I learnt to drive on that stuff, rather dangerous, especially if its on a bus route.

[Scooby]

Scooby, you sure it wasn't that nasty arsed road surface? The light grey shinny looking stuff that causes understeer at 15km/h.

I learnt to drive on that stuff, rather dangerous, especially if its on a bus route.

I wish.

[Cubes]

I drive on some pretty hard tyres in the wet, simex are rock hard tyres that are non-drectional and are extremely bad in the wet.

I was curious how you couldn't feel it? Hence the reason for the road surface quiz.

[Scooby]

I drive on some pretty hard tyres in the wet, simex are rock hard tyres that are non-drectional and are extremely bad in the wet.

I was curious how you couldn't feel it? Hence the reason for the road surface quiz.

Sorry Cubes, feel what...? It was literally modest acceleration on a large radius roundabout - exiting actually which is even more surprising because the thing was just about pointing straight - and although I take your point re road surface we're talking about very modest levels of power etc and in third gear. Granted they have lttle weight over the rear axle but they are also quite well balanced normally. I've driven an early model also and it stuck like glue. This was an 05. You usually get some response to the level of correction you provide no matter how bad the surface but the way the thing behaved was like it was on ice or oil, which is not my experience with handling behaviour even in sudden heavy downpours irrespective of road surface or vehicle. I've driven on all types of surfaces all over Australia in all conditions in a lot of different vehilces for different reasons and this was definately close to a 'lose'.

That said, it doesn't mean I didn't get caught out but I've recently heard that the MX5 and S2000 are two of the most tyre sensitive cars out there. I guess it was just consistent with previous experiences where tyres have been the cause.

Cheers

Edited March 3, 2006 by Scooby

[Trust33]

With my federal ss 595's 17/255's only on the rear of the car.

They have suvived a few burnouts,numerous drifting antics,a track day,a skid pan day and regular street driving and still have tread on them.Even if below 40%

I attribute allot of this to having nice even tyre wear from the rear camber kit.

I mean i cant comment from having ever driven a car with good tryes long enough to make an educated guess as to what was the best value tyre for money.But,going from my dads car and his bridgestone potenzas and their wear after only 1 track day with regular street driving,they are holding up quite well.