Inner West Crew Whoretown (toowong/st Lucia/kenmore/indooroopilly And Sometimes Sunnybank?)

[Isola]

John: its the actual tyre being noisy and not from lost of traction etc. Generally better gripping tyres are noiser than lesser gripping ones. And thats why I'm checking whats the best compromise between them.

Yep, I know. Was making a remark about how quiet/unnoticeable the tyres were, until they squealed. Other than that, we didn't hear tyre noise. Had the windows down too for the most part.

he actually knows that but he was commenting on it.. generally the 595 are quiet depending...

*nods*

[32_Dave]

go see roy at boss man wholesale

[Beelzebub89]

is it a 300kw beetle?

I see what you did there

Thats the exact reason why I'm asking. I cbf about the noise on mine as the exhaust will be louder but on her beetle its different. The CR KAI I sold to my friend had some ling longs on them (cheapass) and I didnt know they're noisy until he put them on his cefiro. Its very annoying to hear thats for sure, sounds like bee buzzing.

John: its the actual tyre being noisy and not from lost of traction etc. Generally better gripping tyres are noiser than lesser gripping ones. And thats why I'm checking whats the best compromise between them.

Yeah come for a drive in mine. My car is very quiet when not getting up it so you would notice the tyre noise if there was anything noticeable. There just isnt. They are just a very competent tyre that do everything you ask of them.

[Brandon]

Yea... probably federal. The word itself on the tyre looks better than kumho too... hahaha.

[Beelzebub89]

yeah pfft Kumho what kind of gay name is that.

[Brandon]

Yea will do. You guys still doing the wash or what?

John: Got ERD to check the loading and speed stuff for 535.

Dave: I called him first but was disappointed with the price he quoted for KU31 (and other models too). Maybe he can offer a better price if you rock up but I highly doubt. The price difference between him and option1 is more than 100bucks for all 4 fitted and aligned.

[Redsuns88]

unlucky chappy

[Nismo_Boy]

Dave: I called him first but was disappointed with the price he quoted for KU31 (and other models too). Maybe he can offer a better price if you rock up but I highly doubt. The price difference between him and option1 is more than 100bucks for all 4 fitted and aligned.

No one can beat Option1 if they still want to make money on the tires.

They sell them the cheapest to sell more.

[astrotristan]

go see roy at boss man wholesale

amen

[Redsuns88]

hahaha

[Brandon]

No one can beat Option1 if they still want to make money on the tires.

They sell them the cheapest to sell more.

Like you always say, the best deal will get your business.

[Redsuns88]

tight ass talk imo!

you can better business deals if you continue to buy from one place and always make it clear..

otherwise u will forever be running around looking for the best deals.

edit0- how much are they charging u a tyre?

Edited October 20, 2009 by Redsuns88

[Smity42]

Question Guys!

I need some help with tyres here. Wife's new beetle gonna be here next month and she's getting 17s for the car, so obviously she'll need tyres. What would you recommend?

Model Noise Wear Price Grip TOTAL

RE001 2 2 1 2 7

KU31 3 3 3 2 11

KU36 2 1 2 3 8

595 SS 3 3 3 2 11

595 Evo 2 2 2 3 9

Size that I'm getting is 215/45/17 and judging from the price I've got here, KU31 (option1, cheapest) and SS (ERD, cheapest) are the best compromise between noise/price/wear. What are your thoughts?

KU31s or 595 evo. I have the KU31s on mine and they are extrememly good for the price.

Get the SS. I've got no complaints on mine. Brilliant everyday tyre.

I've driven on both the SS and KU31, the KU31 is much grippier. Can't comment on noise as I don't hear them over all the other rattles my car makes, or tyre wear as I haven't had the KU31s for long, but I'm much happier with the KU31 than the 595SS.

595 evos are meant to be better than the SS though.

Brandon... I'd recommend Linglongs.

LINGLONGS FTW!

+1

535s are sh*t. don't even bother

Edited October 20, 2009 by Smity42

[Smity42]

further comments:

RE001s are probably a great tyre, but would be much more expensive yeah?

KU36s will probably wear pretty fast, since they are pretending to be a semi slick

[Nismo_Boy]

tight ass talk imo!

you can better business deals if you continue to buy from one place and always make it clear..

otherwise u will forever be running around looking for the best deals.

edit0- how much are they charging u a tyre?

4x Ku36 in 18/40/225 - $230ea. Got a slighlty better price from Option1 in person..

[Isola]

535s are sh*t. don't even bother

horseshit!

[Nismo_Boy]

KU36s will probably wear pretty fast, since they are pretending to be a semi slick

Two track days on a GTR is my bet

[Smity42]

horsesh*t!

I'm sure they were more than adequate for a pansi in a capri

Edited October 20, 2009 by Smity42

[Redsuns88]

ku36 are rated the same as 595 right?

[Brandon]

I dont have a long term "project car" thats worth establishing the relation with any workshop for that matter so the best deal will definitely get my business.

Call option1 up, $132 each for both 595SS and KU31, fitted.