Wet weather tyres

[SeriesIIGTST]

Hi

Can anyone recommend tyres that actually have a bit of traction in the wet? I'm sick of trying to drive civilly in the wet and not having any form of traction in 1st, 2nd or 3rd even with the boost controller off and nursing the throttle. It's a joke. Please don't respond with "all tyres have grip if you lay off the loud pedal". Get stuffed, that's not the answer i'm looking for.

Coming into summer it's not that important but my tyres are getting towards their wear indicators and probably won't see out the summer so recommendations on a good all round tyre but particularly one that exhibits wet weather abilities would be appreciated.

Cheers!

[Duncan]

I found falken fk 451s to be excellent street tyres

[GTRgeoff]

Duncan, a power figure might help mate

I have 220rwkw and boost comes on at 2500rpm. Currently have the new Dunlop 9000SP and they are good enough to restrain normal to spirited driving in the wet and turn 2:00.5 at Phillip Island.

I would suggest the boost solenoid earth mod in the DIY forum to bring boost on smoother and sooner.

These tyres squeal if you start to lose traction too which is helpful.

[Sydneykid]

I agree with Geoff, I have 9000's on the wife's car (not a Skyline) and it is amazing in the wet.

[SeriesIIGTST]

thanks very much...appreciate all the replies so far. i've heard 9000SP's are good elsewhere from memory...might have to invest in a set.

[GTRgeoff]

I get mine for 100 each second hand with at least 70-80% rubber left. Shop around.

[Targa Tom]

I must warn you I am a Dunlop sponsored driver, Having said that a guy I know ran TT04 in an GT3 with the 9000 series tyres...

He can drive a bit, but not a gun. He didn't crash and raved about the wet weather grip.

I think a GT3 makes the same numbers as a reasonable Datsun.

Hope this helps.

TT

[Sydneykid]

Hi

Can anyone recommend tyres that actually have a bit of traction in the wet? I'm sick of trying to drive civilly in the wet and not having any form of traction in 1st, 2nd or 3rd even with the boost controller off and nursing the throttle. It's a joke. Please don't respond with "all tyres have grip if you lay off the loud pedal". Get stuffed, that's not the answer i'm looking for.  

Coming into summer it's not that important but my tyres are getting towards their wear indicators and probably won't see out the summer so recommendations on a good all round tyre but particularly one that exhibits wet weather abilities would be appreciated.

Cheers!

It might be worthwhile having a look at the suspension as well, it doesn't matter how good the tyres are if they are not in contact with the road surface.

[rs73]

It just happened to me tonight, turning left then onto a slightly uphill road, the car wont get any traction at all, keep skidding the rear, tried shifting to 2nd, still doing it as slow as probably 30-40km/h very bad and embarrassing as I was holding traffic behind me them thinking I might be a stupid hoon or something.

My tyres were Simex 225/50R16, I think it's not a very good tyre for the wet, might wanna go for something better, but perhaps will have to find a good 17 rims first before buying a 9000 or similar quality.