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hi guys,

I currently have Falkens 326 (235/40/18) fitted to my skyline and i was just gonna get them replaced with the same tyre.

i found a mob that have them on sale for 150$ a tire (for the Falkens 326) but then the guy said they have these Durun tyres that are slightly cheaper, and he recons they are better then the Falkens.

Has anyone heard/used Durun tyres before?

Also what other tyres can i put on my r33 gts-t.

My budget is 200 a tyre MAX, wouldnt wanna go any higher than that.

Whats the best i can get for that price in terms of over all performance of grip, quality and endurance.

Ive gotten qoutes on bridgeston and goodyear and ppl want like 300+ a tyre :S

All help appreciated.

You are aware that the 326 is a pretty shit tyre right? I wouldn't expect much more from a durun (whom i've never heard of before, and i've heard of some pretty odd tyre brands too)

Of all the cheapy "sports" tyres the federal 595ss seems to get the best feedback. No idea what a set in 18's is worth.

You are aware that the 326 is a pretty shit tyre right? I wouldn't expect much more from a durun (whom i've never heard of before, and i've heard of some pretty odd tyre brands too)

Of all the cheapy "sports" tyres the federal 595ss seems to get the best feedback. No idea what a set in 18's is worth.

Yes im aware that the Falkens 326 are craptastic....however the car is only traveling about 5km MAX a day atm and will be for the next year.

this is my results from recently replacing my tyres..

Maxxis (used to be a budget tyre.. great bang for buck.. now more $$$$) for a 265/35/18 they are now $300+ each 235 werent much cheaper

Federals.. Everywhere i rang cringed when i said i wanted the 595's

Hankook k104's 235/40/18 $225 each apparently quite good.. 265/35/18 $270 each

Nankang NS2.. Hard wearing supposedly ok grip in the dry.. hopeless in the wet..

Falken FK452 Apparently good tyres... middle of the range.. ok price (not under $200 though)

Nexen N3000 Better than the nankangs in dry and the wet.. almost as good as the hankooks.. Silica compound.. good price 235/40/18 $160 each 265/35/18 $220 each

I ended up getting the Nexens on the front.. Seem to be fine so far.. Much quieter than my Fulda Extremos (came with the rims) and seem to grip just as well..

Will report back next friday after i get the rears fitted

Just dont expect $500 grip on cheapo tyres and youll be fine

Edited by MotoMan
this is my results from recently replacing my tyres..

Maxxis (used to be a budget tyre.. great bang for buck.. now more $$$$) for a 265/35/18 they are now $300+ each 235 werent much cheaper

Federals.. Everywhere i rang cringed when i said i wanted the 595's

Hankook k104's 235/40/18 $225 each apparently quite good.. 265/35/18 $270 each

Nankang NS2.. Hard wearing supposedly ok grip in the dry.. hopeless in the wet..

Falken FK452 Apparently good tyres... middle of the range.. ok price (not under $200 though)

Nexen N3000 Better than the nankangs in dry and the wet.. almost as good as the hankooks.. Silica compound.. good price 235/40/18 $160 each 265/35/18 $220 each

I ended up getting the Nexens on the front.. Seem to be fine so far.. Much quieter than my Fulda Extremos (came with the rims) and seem to grip just as well..

Will report back next friday after i get the rears fitted

Just dont expect $500 grip on cheapo tyres and youll be fine

Ye na i no wat to expect with cheap tyres...

i found a mob that have a special on the Maxxis V1's for 199 each. Seems decent as they retail usually about the 260 mark

Also the guy said he would deal me up and give me the Maxxis Z1 (the ones from wheels mag) for 260 each, which is good also considering they retail for about 340+ and they came third to dunlop and goodyear (which are 400+ tyres)

Im thinking i might just go with the V1's for 199 as they will be bang for buck and i can get them for a little over a set of shit falcons will cost me. Although im half tempted to just get the Z1's :thumbsup:

Edited by Ricos
If it makes your decision any easier the Z1's are a very soft compound tyre.. and will wear quickly.. thats why they grip so well

yes...that has made my decision easier ....i think ill get the V1's

thanks

Edited by Ricos

i wouldnt run the V1's on the front....just the rear, Ive got Z 1's on the front and they are marginal.. they took a LOT of road kms from brand new to bed in and start gripping and getting some feel... even now they still feel a tad vauge. In the wet they are awesome tho!

i only paid $170 each for the MAZ 1's.... so they were worth trying i guess

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