Tyres For My M35 Axis Autech

[ECR33_RB25DET]

Hey Guys,

Currently I have the NITTO INVO 235 40 18 fitted to the Axis Autech factory rims. It's nearing time to replace the tyres and I am looking at going Kumho 245 50 18 on the Axis rims.

Basically the current tyre profile simply makes the wheels look like skateboard wheels, they just don't fill the guards enough and look out of place.

It appears I have plenty of space to play with to accommodate 245 50 size tires.

Wondering what people are running, especially on their M35 Axis rims.

Also recommendations of very highly reputable places to have them fitted, balanced and wheel alignment done. No $hit in the past I've had tyre place leave the wheel nuts hand tightened only, not once, not twice but yes 3 times and across all 4 wheels.

[Daleo]

245/45/18 is a much better size than the 50 profile you're looking at. The 50 profile will have miles too much sidewall.

As a bonus; it is standard size for VE/VF Commodores, so prices a sensible, and they're easy to get.
It reduces the speedo error from around 9-10% to around 3%, which is also useful.

I'm running 245/45/18 Khumo KU31's and have done for years. They are quiet, wear well, and have good grip; wet and dry.

[Brick]

Agree 245/45/18 are perfect. I am running that size in the bottom invo.

[Daleo]

Agree 245/45/18 are perfect. I am running that size in the bottom invo.

You love it in the bottom invo.

[Brick]

You love it in the bottom invo.

Lol damn auto correct!

[Equilibrise]

haha.

I also run 245/45/18 in Invo (not in bottom tho).

[ECR33_RB25DET]

Any recommendations where to score some KU31's at a good price?

[GoldZilla]

Any recommendations where to score some KU31's at a good price?

The best advice I can give here is ring around everywhere (or at least everywhere you think you can trust, given the previous problems you've had), and specify the exact size, speed rating and weight details you require.

I'd also recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres (if they're within your budget), I have them on my C34 and they're great!

[Daleo]

I buy them through a local tyre place, and they will match the Imported price on Australian stock. Which ends up about $200 per tyre fitted/balanced.

I've had both import and Australian delivered; I couldn't tell the difference.

Plenty of places on fleabay will freight them, but do the ring around; most of the time you can find them fitted/balanced locally for within a few dollars of freighting, then trying to get a shop to fit them for you.

[niZmO_Man]

http://www.stgeorgetyres.com.au/tyres/momo-italy-tyres-245-45-18-outrun-m3-official-momo-product/product-detail.aspx

[ECR33_RB25DET]

Thanks niZmO_Man.

Anyone know about these Momo tyres? Anygood?

The Kumho KU31 are $150 and the Momo are $130.

[Daleo]

The only thing I'd criticise is the asymmetric nature of the MOMO tyre as compared to the KU31.

I tend to get an amount of camber wear on the inside edges of my tyres, and with the KU31's; I can have them flipped on the rims to get more wear from them.

Other than that, they seem to be a good thing.

http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434880-momo-outrun-m3-tyres-has-anyone-tried-these/

[Fishingfreak]

Didn't know NITTO make a bottom version

Hmmmm ...

[Daleo]

Didn't know NITTO make a bottom version

Hmmmm ...

Special Geering edition.

[Paramour]

Hello,

I had the Toyo Proxes 4 on my AXIS, they were fantastic and importantly had the right load rating, you will find that the AXIS is 630kg where as other mainstream is a bit lower. . 245/40ZR18 97W & 245/45ZR18 100W, if I recall didn't alter the rolling stock diameter too much. .

My 2 cents worth is Toyo Proxes 4 hands down. .

Jules

[Daleo]

The KU31 has the correct 100XL load rating.

[Paramour]

How do they wear Dale?

[Daleo]

They go ok Jules.

They're a 300 treadwear; I reckon I get better than 30,000km per set of 4.

I swap them front to rear every 10k and when the inner edges start to wear; I flip them on the rims.