Tyres you use(d) and how u would rate them

[subie]

does anyone heard of "Wanli" tyres? or using them? how would u rate them

cheers

The tread pattern of the ones i saw were ok... they are similar in quality to the nankangs i was told. They are on the cheaper side of tyres when your chasing big sizes.

so, how would u rate them?

[Paradizzle]

not sure mate as I have never tried them out... From what i was told from a few places they are 'ok' for the price. Im sure you could get better tyres out there for the money. What size are you after?

[subie]

not sure mate as I have never tried them out... From what i was told from a few places they are 'ok' for the price. Im sure you could get better tyres out there for the money. What size are you after?

i'm on budget and need something just to wrap around my wheels.. after something for daily driven... i'm after 225/40/18 fronts and 255/35/18.. so what else u guys reckon..?

cheers

[Duncan]

yeah it is a problem isn't it Geoff?

I've run everything from falken 326 to full slick over the years and the difference (obviously) is night and day. The slicks are so good I can take the race car through turn 1 at Eastern Creek flat - 210km/h.

This is Duncan's order of tyres used. Use at your own risk

crap steet tyres:

Falken 326

Falken St115

good street tyres:

Federal 595S

Falken FK452

Dunlop SP9000

Falken FK451

semis/race tyres:

Khumo 712

Dunlop DJ98R (superseeded)

Bridgestone re540s (superseeded)

Yokohama A048R

Yokohama A032R (superseeded)

Dunlop D01J (superseeded)

Dunlop DZ02G (superseeded)

Bridgestone Re55s (medium)

DUnlop D03s (never used them but lots of people put them above re55s)

Falken RSV-04 (wets)

Kumho (medium) slicks

edit I forgot heaps of tyres....added

[stasis]

nexen N3000? You could go Maxxis Z1 but the price for the 255s will kill you. Rahter then using Massis z for your size go for falken Fk 452 at jax.

[RustyR32Gtst]

anybody used the Falken's Ze 329s or the Falken RT 615s? Wat are their prices in the 18s? Threadwear?

I just payed $200 each for 215/45/17 FK 452's which are fitted to my Legacy GT, i totally recommend them. Far better than the 329's they replaced.

Not sure what 18's cost and can't give you a comment on wear yet as they are nearly new.

I also have the FK452's on my Skyline, i find them better than the Bridgestone RE01 i had fitted previously, although they were 17's and my new ones are 19's.........

for Falken FK452's

Edited December 23, 2007 by SNISMO

[battery]

where did you get them from for $200?

[stasis]

From my contacts falken Fk452s 235/40/18s A$265 fitted and balance and 265/35/18s for A4305

[RustyR32Gtst]

where did you get them from for $200?

Lewis Tyre Power, Geelong.

[Kinks]

anybody used the Falken's Ze 329s

I've heard the 329 is the new generation 326. Why you would make a new generation of a tyre that is frankly dangerous to drive on in the wet I don't know. For that reason alone I'd steer clear of them.

[xr8eater]

you can get a set of toyo tgps for less than 200 they are an awsome tyre

[stasis]

I've heard the 329 is the new generation 326. Why you would make a new generation of a tyre that is frankly dangerous to drive on in the wet I don't know. For that reason alone I'd steer clear of them.

yea the 326 are preety crap in the wet experienced that few weeks ago in the rain. the rig slip slided at the rear when changing lanes! I heard even the 3289s are getting replace in jan/feb 08. Got this info from falken itself.

Also anybody used the goodyear LS2000?

[R34 Sedan]

Hi Guys,

Looking for a set a rear tyres for my R34.

Have Goodyear Eagle F1 D3's on the front (with plenty of tread), what do think of these of these?

Should I stick to the same tyres front and rear?

Any ideas what I should be looking for, I'm after good grip in the dry and reasonably good in the wet. I don't mind spending decent money but don't want to go to rediculous.

Thanks

[halomansion]

What street tyres do you use or have used before for your skyline? and how would u rate their performance & value for $ upon a score of 10? Some comments would be great...

Let me start the ball rolling :

Falken ZE326

Dry : 6.5/10

Wet : 3/10

Value for $ : 3/10

One of the worst tyres I have ever used. Was ok in the dry but had almost no grip in the wet. Terrible tyre for the price I paid. ($200 a piece, 235/45/17)

Bridgestone Potenza S-02

Dry : 8.5/10

Wet : 8.5/10

Value for $ : 8/10

Way better than the Falkens. Fantastic handling in dry & wet conditions. Too bad no longer produced.

[halomansion]

What street tyres do you use or have used before for your skyline? and how would u rate their performance & value for $ upon a score of 10? Some comments would be great...

Let me start the ball rolling :

Falken ZE326

Dry : 6.5/10

Wet : 3/10

Value for $ : 3/10

One of the worst tyres I have ever used. Was ok in the dry but had almost no grip in the wet. Terrible tyre for the price I paid. ($200 a piece, 235/45/17)

Bridgestone Potenza S-02

Dry : 8.5/10

Wet : 8.5/10

Value for $ : 8/10

Way better than the Falkens. Fantastic handling in dry & wet conditions. Too bad no longer produced.

[halomansion]

What street tyres do you use or have used before for your skyline? and how would u rate their performance & value for $ upon a score of 10? Some comments would be great...

Let me start the ball rolling :

Falken ZE326

Dry : 6.5/10

Wet : 3/10

Value for $ : 3/10

One of the worst tyres I have ever used. Was ok in the dry but had almost no grip in the wet. Terrible tyre for the price I paid. ($200 a piece, 235/45/17)

Bridgestone Potenza S-02

Dry : 8.5/10

Wet : 8.5/10

Value for $ : 8/10

Way better than the Falkens. Fantastic handling in dry & wet conditions. Too bad no longer produced.

BEEN ON FEDERALS 595 235/45/R17... FOR 3 YEARS......AVERAGE TYRE FOR A LOWER PRICE.I FIND THEY LOOK GOOD,LOCALLY MADE,GOT RIM PROTECTION.HARDER COMPOUND.BIT SLOPPY IN THE WET,WHICH SAYS IT ALL ABOUT A TYRE.

DRY 6/10

WET 5/10

VALUE 7/10

I WILL CONSIDER USING THIS TYRE AGAIN ......I AM ONLY USING THEM FOR STANDARD USE.....SIMPLE.IF YOU GO TRACK YOU GO PERFORMANCE...........THATS IT.THE FEDERALS ARE OK BUT ONLY AS A STREET TYRE...........THEY ARE VERY GOOD VALUE.

[stasis]

BEEN ON FEDERALS 595 235/45/R17... FOR 3 YEARS......AVERAGE TYRE FOR A LOWER PRICE.I FIND THEY LOOK GOOD,LOCALLY MADE,GOT RIM PROTECTION.HARDER COMPOUND.BIT SLOPPY IN THE WET,WHICH SAYS IT ALL ABOUT A TYRE.

DRY 6/10

WET 5/10

VALUE 7/10

I WILL CONSIDER USING THIS TYRE AGAIN ......I AM ONLY USING THEM FOR STANDARD USE.....SIMPLE.IF YOU GO TRACK YOU GO PERFORMANCE...........THATS IT.THE FEDERALS ARE OK BUT ONLY AS A STREET TYRE...........THEY ARE VERY GOOD VALUE.

isnt federal made in taiwan? I find that for a good value than a federal is the sumitomo HTRZ2. the sumitomo is cheaper than federal.

[stasis]

Hi Guys,

Looking for a set a rear tyres for my R34.

Have Goodyear Eagle F1 D3's on the front (with plenty of tread), what do think of these of these?

Should I stick to the same tyres front and rear?

Any ideas what I should be looking for, I'm after good grip in the dry and reasonably good in the wet. I don't mind spending decent money but don't want to go to rediculous.

Thanks

you should stick with the same tyre for the front and rears.

Anybody knows where i can source some Goodyear super ducaro F1 in Vic?

[Bullet32]

isnt federal made in taiwan? I find that for a good value than a federal is the sumitomo HTRZ2. the sumitomo is cheaper than federal.

Yes Federal is a Taiwanese tyre, I think that he means that Federal is supported locally by a National Wholesaler who takes a very face to face aproach when dealing with advice, warranty, tech tips, specialist info etc.

Federal have one of the best after sales support teams in Australia out of any tyre company... I can guarantee that.

I think that the price of any tyre really depends on the dealer that you go to so shop around - that said, the Federal brand is positioned in the market as a high performance tyre that actually works for the right price, there are a lot of "cheap" tyres out there and when you buy them, thats exactly what you get... A cheap tyre.

[stasis]

Yes Federal is a Taiwanese tyre, I think that he means that Federal is supported locally by a National Wholesaler who takes a very face to face aproach when dealing with advice, warranty, tech tips, specialist info etc.

Federal have one of the best after sales support teams in Australia out of any tyre company... I can guarantee that.

I think that the price of any tyre really depends on the dealer that you go to so shop around - that said, the Federal brand is positioned in the market as a high performance tyre that actually works for the right price, there are a lot of "cheap" tyres out there and when you buy them, thats exactly what you get... A cheap tyre.

You know what the aussie saying "you pay peanuts you get monkeys" LOL!!

yea thats why now the lowerst i will go for is the sumitomos HTRZ@ tyres for my ride.