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Hi all,

In the near future I'll be looking to get some new tyres for my car (96 R33 GTST S2). It's currently wearing the tyres put on for compliance- in other words the cheapest, nastiest pieces of trash you can buy.

Here's the challenge though- I'm using the stock rims for my car. So that limits the choice a bit.

So, what are the best 'bang-for-buck' tyres I can get?

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not sure if they come in the right sizes for you, but Hankook K104's are generally considered decent bang for buck.

I have them on my car, pushing out around 250rwkw, 255's on the rear and they perform pretty well really.

Looking around, there are a lot of people that are really happy with the K104's. I'll have to see if I can find somewhere that stocks them near me.

Hi Mate

i was in the same situation about 3 mths ago.

I got Toyo proxes 4 on my car - 225\50R16 for about 195 per tyre

Seem excellent so far, good tyre wear and nice road handling.

I've just been quoted $165 per corner for these at my local tyre place, fitted and balanced. I cant get the K104s for my rims, but only in the 205/55. So I might just have a look at these.

Hi Mate

i was in the same situation about 3 mths ago.

I got Toyo proxes 4 on my car - 225\50R16 for about 195 per tyre

Seem excellent so far, good tyre wear and nice road handling.

yeah they are good :banana:

got T1Rs on my rear, plenty of traction and grip

think i paid 250 for mine, 245 17s

I recommend Hankook k-104s but have a read through the thread on tyres if you havnt done so already.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ty...ate-t72923.html

I've had a good read of that thread, thanks for mentioning it though. I've heard nothing but good things about the K-104s, but unfortunately they don't seem to offer them in a good size to suit the stock rims I have. If I had different wheels, it would be K-104s, no question.

As it stands though, the Proxies 4 are looking mighty good for the price.

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