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Eldubb

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diabolique Enthusiast

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Looking to get either FK452's or KU31's for the rear as they have worn out completely.

Lowest quotes in Brisneyland i can get are $215 for both types of tyres (245/40/18)

So now it makes it more difficult to choose, FK452....or KU31. Also, is this a good price?

Go with Ku19 over the Ku31s :P

I got 275/30/19 KU19s on the rear and they are brilliant. They grip like crazy around the corners (even in the wet) whilst at the same time are great at cruising, pretty quiet might I add. I was running Toyo T1-S' (great tyre!) before and thought the KU19s wouldn't come close (in terms of grip, braking, quieteness), but I was wrong. The Ku19s also have a better longevity than the T1-S and my only criticism of them would be the sidewalls being a tad softer compared to the Toyos - but barely noticeable on everyday driving.

Paid around $360 fitted and balanced, but bear in mind we boys in WA get charged a bit more than the East coast.

Don't know much about Falkens so can't help U there...

Here's a whole thread on tyres: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ty...tml&hl=tyre

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I hear good things about KU31's, but dont hear anything about KU19s. Im trying to buy on a budget this time, after buying yokohama v550's at $400 per corner

Ive read through all the posts on here before though, i actually posted in that thread you stamped back in april. just thought i would make it easy on myself to see if anyone on here has tried both tyres and give me comparison, as i have had neither. Probably should have posted in that older thread.

Also im thinking of going to 45 profile this time, and upgrade the fronts to 45 in the future when they wear out. Anyone foresee a problem with this? dont think there will be.

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I had 275 35 R19 KU19s and they were good untill they started to get close to the ware markers

Replaced them with some Federal 595 RPMs in a 285 35r 19 which grip a lot more mind you im comparing treadware 300 "ku19"s to the RPMS which are a 160

If your in bris the best place to get tyres is option 1

did a bit of calling around and no one could come close to them

free plug for option 1

Oaksey Enthusiast

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I've got KU19's on my car now, pretty happy with them. At first I wasn't so much but I think that was because they used some sort of grease or whatever to get the tyres on and got some on the tread and they were also over inflated. Now that's sorted they are good. I had Faulkens previously, they were fairly comparable, except the sidewalls on the Faulkens seemed a little stiffer. So probably prefered the Faulkens slightly but they were an extra $100 a corner.

The KU19 tread pattern is an obvious rip off of Pirelli P Zero's.

KU19's are supposed to be a little softer than KU31's which should mean they grip a bit better but wear a bit quicker. I had KU31's on a previous car, they were pretty good, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's were the best I had on that car but they were more costly and now some come out of China, which have a lower speed rating and they go for a fair few more dollars. Had KU31's on my current car but only while I was taking it very easy getting it over the pits etc.

I read up a bit on the LS1 forums and everyone who had them were happy with them. Seemed to be some people making assumptions on car forums that because they are relatively cheap they aren't good but from people who had actually had them, they all seemed satisfied.

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I have 6MT coupe and with 245 Kumho KU31 on front and 285 on the back, i leave vdc on and the grip in wet is awesome, going through twisty windy roads in rural areas I feel glued to the road even when wet i have pushed to see what i can do and didnt find it wavering at all. These are amazing tires and i guess the massive 285s on the back help. Go KU31s !

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