Tyres

silverphoenix · Post by **silverphoenix** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:13 pm

Hey guys, need to get some new tyres just wondering what people think are the best for a GR?

specs: 215/45/R17

RedlineGX · Post by **RedlineGX** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:10 pm

I would go with that size for a good mix of performance and comfort. 215/40 would probably be a more accurate size but a bit rougher on the ride.

silverphoenix · Post by **silverphoenix** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:15 pm

Any preference on brand?

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:36 pm

Try doing a search (using the button above the forum not the one on the left) and you'll find a number of threads covering tyre choices

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:22 am

Falken FK-452 are fairly cheap and from what I hear perform very well

bartman · Post by **bartman** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:29 am

what about nankang - cheap $147 for 18" rims, had these on mx6 turbo good in both dry n wet.

bartman · Post by **bartman** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:29 am

i mean 17" in your case

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:15 am

get soem Hancook 104s...cheep and very good performance.

Plenty of reviews in magazines and fro other froums using them on the track and in normal driving...best value for money.

I got some 265/35 and 235/40 for about $250 and $210 per tyre...the Mich. PP2s only just outperformed them in tests but cost about double.

Might wear a bit faster...but who cares when you pay half.

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:23 am

Pretty much get what you pay for with tyres.. Dunno always been a fan of Yokohama, Bridgestone or Pirelli....

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:42 pm

I think they are all good brands.

However times are changing...Many of the "lesser" brands are now making good tyres for decent prices these days and instead of paying for brand name... do some research on bigger forums and see what people actually think of them in terms of:

wear
noise
wet traction
dry traction
ride

I went through extensive reviews from both magazines and actual users (SAU has a few 20 page threads on tyre reviews) and I went for 104s as a blend for all the things I wanted...mainly traction in wet/dry.

For an FTO...I would go for low noise/ride. Not much power and most decent tyres will be fine..

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:02 pm

usually the more agressive groove pattern the great noise. I had the Eagle Revspecs which were very quiet. Now i have the new F1's they are more noisy and less grip.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:12 pm

payaya wrote:usually the more agressive groove pattern the great noise. I had the Eagle Revspecs which were very quiet. Now i have the new F1's they are more noisy and less grip.

yeah I have the F1s on my FTO...quite nosiy I find also. Mine are the old model and I find them to grip well esp. in the wet.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:19 pm

I have the GDS3 so third gen. Still nothing on the Rev Specs.

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:22 pm

With noise, apart from the pattern, its also depends on the compound that the tyre was made from.