Best Bi-Directional Performance Tyres

[funkymonkey]

So does anyone know of any Bi Directional Performance tyres? If so which is the best? Please don't mention any Uni-Directional tyres as it may confuse the issue.

The only one that I can think of is the Toyo Tranpath SW. Its non directional, low noise, low profile, handles OK in the wet and has a W speed rating.

Any other suggestions?

[Duncan]

Out of interest, why no directional tyres? there's less compromise when they are designed to run one way

Sorry I havent used any good non-directional tyres

[funkymonkey]

directional tyres are good for high performance cars. With design technology these days bi directional tyres are also rated up to W, which should be good up to 270km/h. They are almost as good as uni directionals in the wet, and are much quieter to drive on. Plus if you plan on adjusting the camber on the car then as each edge gets worn you gotta throw em out. With bi directionals you can rotate em, and get an even wear on the opposite edge.

With the new compounds used these days, they are virtually as grippy and prevent aquaplaning as well as uni-directionals.

Its more a cost and functionality thing over looks and performance. That's why I wanna get the highest performance bi-directional tyres.

[funkymonkey]

http://autorepair.about.com/library/glossa.../bldef-760a.htm

helps understand tyre ratings and symbols.

[Duncan]

fair enough...you should be aware that directional tyres *can* be swapped from side to side if you have uneven wear, you just need to take it to a tyre shop and have the tyre rotated on the rim so it runs the other way (ie old outside becomes new inside when mounted on the other side of the car)

V true re quiter too, every directional tyre I've run on has been noisy, some worse than others of course.

[Elithrar]

Just remember that uni-directional tyres can only be swapped to the other side if they are symmetrical. Quite a few performance tyres are now asymmetrical.

[BigDatto]

Michelin SX-GT or whatever the current equivalent is. they're quiet, sticky & ultra-predictable in all conditions wet & dry, awesome stopping as well. last time I bought (about 2 yrs ago) the best price I could find was $330 each. I ran 3 other (directional) tyres on the same car, nothing even came close to them in the "hair on the back of the neck" factor, and they were the factory fitment. For once a manufacturer got it right !

Worth every cent if you value precision handling !

[funkymonkey]

They don't make em any more (I've looked around everywhere) apparently the replacement model is Michelin Pilot Primacy... dunno about it tho, never tested it or heard of anyone using it.