Budget Of $700, Tyre Choices In Todays Market

[IanB]

Hi everyone

I know there's already a tyre thread, but I have found out recently that the old prices no longer apply and I need some suggestions on new rubber.

I currently run federal 595's in 245/45/17 - I know 235/45/17 is a LOT cheaper as its dunnydore/falcoon size and id be open to the idea of going to a slightly smaller but sticker tyres, however the stickier the tyre the faster it wears out right? So larger tyres that are a little bit harder would last longer and still provide the same level of preformance?

I have been happy with the performance of the 595 and I have had a few sets of them now, for cheapies they preform rather well, (I did pay 155 if memory serves for them back in the day) however my tyre contact has told me they are now 170 a corner and this has caused me to ask what else could be had for that sort of money.

Oh, I also live in brisbane, qld.

The car is used mostly for weekend driving and I live in and amongst the hills on the northside so I do tend to put a fair bit of strain on my tyres. Average tyre life so far has been 6 - 9 months, which I can live with considering my driving style. I also get out on the track when I can afford to do so however I am saving up for a set of semis so I dont know how much of a bearing that will have on this conversation.

Regards

Ian

[XKLABA]

Try ebay, i've had re55s, a048s and have currently got re001 adrenalins which are a realy good tyre and are lasting alot longer then the others with little to no diff in dry and miles ahead in wet

[nisskid]

it isnt as simple as more tyre width = more traction, ur better off with a thinner quality tyre than a cheaper wider one. just keep an eye on treadwear ratings if ur really worried about that.

[NZM.031]

my mate got some 215/45/17s falken azenis rt215s for his wrx on ebay for $250 a tyre... thats irrelevant to what you want, i know... but food for thought, hes had them on there for over a year now... regularly driven... and in anger... and they are still almost brand new.. that is the best $1000 hes spent on it.

i got quoted $330 a tyre for 235/45/17s toyo proxes r888's, which are super grippy semi slick and have a tuff looking tread pattern, which is pretty reasonable.

its worthwhile saving more $$ to get better tyres.

[IanB]

Im grabbing a set of KU36's in 235/45/17 from Option1

currently priced at 155 each:

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=369686

I know their not a proper semi, but hopefully their performance shouldn't be too bad on the track. They probably wont last as long as the 595's have but im willing to live with this. They should outperform the 245/45/17 595's.

[simpletool]

Sumitomo Z3 , I got 235/40/18 for $250 each. 235/40/17 SHOULD be around $210 a corner. Much better than 595SS which was my last set of tyres.

Stiffer sidewalls, more grip (especially in wet), quieter.

Edited April 21, 2009 by simpletool

[IanB]

There also all a bit out of my current budget unfortunately

[GTS4WD]

Yokohamo C drive. You wont regret it!

[Beer Baron]

Im grabbing a set of KU36's in 235/45/17 from Option1

currently priced at 155 each:

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=369686

I know their not a proper semi, but hopefully their performance shouldn't be too bad on the track. They probably wont last as long as the 595's have but im willing to live with this. They should outperform the 245/45/17 595's.

they look like a good deal for the money. I couldn't imagine anything decent at $700 a set, but I reckon they will be the best buy you'll find. I may even grab some as spares.

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

Sumitomo Z3 , I got 235/40/18 for $250 each. 235/40/17 SHOULD be around $210 a corner. Much better than 595SS which was my last set of tyres.

Stiffer sidewalls, more grip (especially in wet), quieter.

i was considering 595SS, how bad was it in the wet?? fishtail?

[grem]

yeah i just bought 2 ku36's from option1, liking them so far. include $40 a pair for delivery from those guys.