Tyres?

[ex-static]

Well the time has come, only about 2 months after fitting the new clutch, ive some how worn my tyres out to an almost un-driveable state:confused: .. which isnt good for going around corners at 'interesting' speeds.

At the moment.. I have a set of 'near bald' 255s on the ass end, and some pretty cruddy 235s on the front.. so ive opted to go a whole new package that will hopefully help me in all round performance, handling, and durability, not to mention a set of tyres that have a decent mileage.

But where do I start? well I went down to the local beaurepaires and he showed me two sets of tyres he rekons are the shiznt.. see below.

Dunlop Formula FM901

And

Goodyear Revspec

Now im not really that big on tyres,and dont know too much, but it did seem that bearepaires only really stocked dunlops, so of course they'll be biased, as thats where theyd make the most $$.

What I need to know.. is what is a good tyre setup for an r33? I have been told 235s on the front and 255s on the rear is an excellent combination, it just needs the rubber to match the power...

So.. can anyone help?.. im looking to buy in the next week.

[Guest Boxhead]

im running g oodyear eagle f1, and from what i know there meant to be a great tyre for wet wether.. but what do you want the tyres for.. your in melbourne, so you get winter, what 11 months of teh year???

[Mick]

I used to work at bridgestone in bacchus marsh, it all depends on how u like your tyres, you could go Pirelli but they are very expensive, Bridgestone G'grids look mad and handle great in the wet, they come in ultra low profile as well as mediums. But if u just want good reasonable price tyres in your area u could try that discount tyre place in the industrial section in melton, they r pretty good with price there, i take my hx there when it needs tyres ...

[BOOSTMEISTER]

I'd go for:

Falken FK451 or

Falken ST115 AZENIS

I just got some ST115's to replace the 451's that didn't fit my rims. They are the best tyres I have had which have included F1's which I thought were the best.

The ones on top are the 451's in 265/35/18

[Mick]

I forgot to mention tat the g'grids are a directional tyre, you will want to get a tyre that is directional, and try and stay te same size all round so u can rotate the front to the rears to keep the wear even ..

The Pirelli P7000 is Da Bomb in advanced tyres... check out dis

http://www.au.pirelli.com/en_AU/tyres/cata...&productid=3127

But i think that u could buy a a small car for the same price of a set of tese .. hehe

[Mick]

yer the Falken's r realy good, so are some of the Yokohama and Kuhmo tyres ...

It all depends on your price range

[Mick]

I got Kumho's on my LMGT1 Nismo rims

[ex-static]

Originally posted by Mick

yer the Falken's r realy good, so are some of the Yokohama and Kuhmo tyres ...

It all depends on your price range

Im thinking of spending about 1200-1300 all up.

also.. ive heard from multiple reliable sources that skyrines perform better with 255s on the ass, and 235s on the fronts..

[Mick]

for performance it maybe better, but when u have all the same and the back tyres start gettin low and u need to replace them, u can rotate the front wheels to the back and put new ones on the front, but this is not necessary thoe, either way make sure u go a good set of Directional tyres...

Here is a site u will like, it lists all the online tyre places in victoria so u can check out ranges and prices ...

http://www.autopages.com.au/ap.php?u=ap-sq...t=0,20&onpage=1

[ex-static]

awesome... well my work has budgeted me 100 per month for tyres.. so that 1200 a year..

so if they last me a year (and im sure they will) then i'll be right.

[XrSiSt]

Originally posted by ex-static

also.. ive heard from multiple reliable sources that skyrines perform better with 255s on the ass, and 235s on the fronts..

I get a more flat feel on the road with this setup. The stock rims

are just cr@p. Oh... and did they tell u it looks hell nice with big

fat wheels when looking from the back...

[B-Man]

Originally posted by Mick

I used to work at bridgestone in bacchus marsh, it all depends on how u like your tyres, you could go Pirelli but they are very expensive, Bridgestone G'grids look mad and handle great in the wet, they come in ultra low profile as well as mediums.  But if u just want good reasonable price tyres in your area u could try that discount tyre place in the industrial section in melton, they r pretty good with price there, i take my hx there when it needs tyres ...

5hit hey - I was born in Bacchus Marsh......

Anyhoo - When my car came in from Japan, it had 235s on the front and 255s on the rear - I got Kumho's to replace the Jap tyres

[Guest Boxhead]

yes it comes down to... thats right.. budget.. to be honest, i think my tyres are great for price.. but then again, im only running 15' stock wheels.. and hey i cant afford new ones..

but yeha they cost $500 for set of 4 i think.. just over or somethin on the car.. so yeah, but dunno how much for you size etc etc.

[BOOSTMEISTER]

$500 for a set of 4.......Been a while since I paid that sort of money. Try $540+ EACH For mine....dam good though.

[Evan]

Yeah 500 a set would be great.

Brigstone 540's and falken rsv04's in 265/23R18 are kinda expensive. (but it for a GTR)

Only comment i wanted to make is i have some 265/35R18 Pirelli P7000's on rear of my TT soarer and although i haven't driven it around with these 2 long the seem good.

E

[ex-static]

Well I think i'll decide on the dunlop FM901's does anyone know what the milegae on these would be like? I would like them to last at LEAST 30,000ks.. they arent tooo soft are they?

[BOOSTMEISTER]

Just a little tip for you all, most of you probably do this anyway.

Don't rotate them front to rear. The fronts will last forever even if you drive hard like me. That way you only have to fork out for 2 tyres at a time. Unless you actually put money aside for tyres every week then finding $1000 is easier than $2000. My friend has had the same fronts for 3 years and he drives super hard.

[Guest MFX_R33]

What do you want from a tyre, traction or good wear?

Unfortunatly for one, you have to compromise on the other. I have heard on other forums that the FM901's are one of the most recommended tyres for traction. They are a soft tyre so you will repllace them more often. I have Fulda's on my car which are lasting great but traction is an issue.

Jeff.

[Jay95R33]

I've recently put 901's on the back of mine (225/50/16) and OMG.......

The difference in traction is amazing - although I did have really crappy tyres on there before.

I can't really comment on wear yet cause it's only been a month or two.

Highly recomended.

J

[ex-static]

Originally posted by MFX_R33

What do you want from a tyre, traction or good wear?

Unfortunatly for one, you have to compromise on the other. I have heard on other forums that the FM901's are one of the most recommended tyres for traction. They are a soft tyre so you will repllace them more often. I have Fulda's on my car which are lasting great but traction is an issue.

Jeff.

Yea I understand that.. but what sort of milegae can I expect from the FM901s?

I dont think wanting 30,000ks from a set of tyres to to excessive.. lol