Federals 595

[NJR 34GTT]

Know quite a few of you are using them and rave about them.

Need two new rears and I'm thinking of giving them a try. However I'm not sure which type to get. The car is a daily driver so I'm not convinced I want the RS-R simply because I like having some grip in the wet and I tend to chew through soft compound tyres very very quickly (T1Rs in less than 5k km o.O). I've read mixed reports on the SS so was considering the EVO. Thoughts? Also where best to get them from in the ACT?

[nerm]

first

talk to mik (bullet32)

[Bullet32]

Ok, to recommend the best tyre for you I need to know:

1. What size?

2. Is your car a daily driver?

3. What is your car's approx power at the wheels?

4. How many track days, hillclimbs, motorkhanas do you compete it (or plan to)?

5. How many kms would you travel in a year?

If you can answer these questions I can help out with the tyres

[NJR 34GTT]

1. What size? 235/45/17

2. Is your car a daily driver? Yes

3. What is your car's approx power at the wheels? 200rw kw

4. How many track days, hillclimbs, motorkhanas do you compete it (or plan to)? 0

5. How many kms would you travel in a year? 20,000

Mucho gracias.

[Kwyjibo]

I reckon standard 595's will be fine for you. That's what I have with 210rwkw on an RB20(so a very quick late jump in power) and I don't have any traction problems. Not sure if you will get 20,000 k's out of them though.

[Bullet32]

Either 595's or the 595EVO's (which are now available) in 235/45R17 would be perfect...

I would suggest going for the 595EVO if you want slightly better grip than the 595's (the EVO's will be more comparable in performance to the Toyo T1R's), however - if you dont want to spend the extra cash the 595's will be great for your use and you should expect around 30 - 35,000kms if you drive hard... Keep checking your rotations and pressures regularly for maximum tyre life

[NJR 34GTT]

Thanks. Was leaning towards the EVOs. Where's a good place to get them from?

[R33_ACT]

Thanks. Was leaning towards the EVOs. Where's a good place to get them from?

if Mick cant help ring Angelo at Trojan at least he can fit them.

[Bullet32]

if Mick cant help ring Angelo at Trojan at least he can fit them.

+1 - Call Angelo at Trojan - 6242 6277 (tell him that Mick from Federal sent you).

[NJR 34GTT]

Ok will do. Car is normally serviced there anyway. Will get the tyres next service. Thanks.

[gtrgsxr]

i just got my RS-R from trojan! top job by angelo and john +1

[Trozzle]

yeah but Michael with a car a gutless as yours, with someone as bad as you driving it, who needs good tyres? you go slow enough to drive soap on ice and stay in control!

hahaha get back to work (like I can talk)