Federal 595S

[On Edge]

im actually debating what do do dion as i run re001's, how do they compare?

[dark.sky]

The RE001's were 'better' than the 595SS in my opinion. BUT, keep in mind the rather large price difference. For what the 595SS's are, I would get them again. I don't think the 595SS is really that far behind the RE001's, maybe you should consider the 595EVO (which is one between SS and RSR) or even the RSR's. I think if you get the SS expecting them to be the same or better than the RE001 you will be dissapointed, but if you get the SS looking at the price gap between the SS and the RE001, you will be pleased. If that makes sense. haha.

[Krishy]

Run the RE001's up front and the the feddy's/maxis/kumho etc at the rear.

[Damo_R34]

I thought 595SS was 1 up from the EVO?

[On Edge]

Thats fair enough, seem like theyre good for theyre price then, thanks for the reply

Krish i might just get a rear set thats what im looking for anyway, just dont want tyres that'll fall apart on track

[Krishy]

For track work you are better off getting another set of wheels mate and then run a proper semi slick. That way you get the right grip at the right place

[On Edge]

that is on the cards too krish

[Jap_star]

I wouldn't buy locally if you want a good tyres at a reasonable price .buy ad08s or dunlop speed stars for street tyres with grip. You can't expect a cheap tyre with performance to last ages. I run ku36 up front and federal RSR down back. Perfect combo for street Tyres that are good on track. If I wanted great on track, then obviously another set of wheels and semis would be ideal

[Damo_R34]

I think unless you are competing (phillcom rally, etc) or have a large disposable income, dont bother with an amazing rim/tyre combo. Go a RE001, 595SS or KU36 and work on other small adjustments that will see your times drop.

[Jap_star]

Much much more gain in a set of semis than a.few tweaks. I'll assume you haven't used them

[Damo_R34]

but whats the point of spending $2000 on a set of real semis to cut a few seconds on the 3 practise days you attend a year?

[J - Rad]

Much much more gain in a set of semis than a.few tweaks. I'll assume you haven't used them

Is that you Michael Schumacher?

[Import S13]

Running Toyo R1R's at the moment.

Seem alright for the price.

[Jap_star]

but whats the point of spending $2000 on a set of real semis to cut a few seconds on the 3 practise days you attend a year?

no point in spending the coin for a few trackdays. there are plenty thougout the year, Ill be at the August 19th day

sorry J-rad, not everyone runs BCT's by choice

[J - Rad]

Maybe because my cars a daily driver, so cutting tenths of my drive to work isn't really that important to me.

But in the few weeks I drove around on Adrians CSTs with 595s I was impressed with them, never really tramlined or anything. Well worth it compared to KU36 etc

[Jap_star]

as is mine. 500ish k's a week. whats your point?

595ss isnt really a ku36 comparison, but anyway. bang for buck their a good daily driving street tyre and not very noisy.

[dark.sky]

there is absolutely no way I would put top shelf tyres on a daily driven car. As it turns out, my 32 is daily driven, and the 595SS gives me a nice daily drive, but you can poke a bit of fun at them as well and they are fine. For $140 a corner, I simply cannot complain. Keep in mind that is $140 fitted and balanced, its all well and good to buy tyres from interstate for XXX price, but youve got shipping, then fitting and balancing. I'd rather give my money to a local business who is offering a good deal anyway.

[Matty Sherlock]

but whats the point of spending $2000 on a set of real semis to cut a few seconds on the 3 practise days you attend a year?

Keeping in mind that your tyres are the only part of your car that touch the ground Damo

[rad100]

Keeping in mind that your tyres are the only part of your car that touch the ground Damo

my chassis rails do also hahaha..

[Brezza]

i'm probably going to either try some KU36's or 595 RSR's next time i need tyres.

for me, my car doesnt see much driving, but when it does i want it to grip well. last thing i want is something that will just spin if i put the foot down. for some reason spinning wheels doesnt get me hard like it does other people.

if i drove daily and needed the tyres to last, then i'd go for something harder compound and maybe not as much grip.

now i got a house and the missus can see the bank account, i've gotta spend wisely on the GTR

i'm probably leaning to the RSR's because for the price from option 1 garage, i can rotate them better since my car does get a bit of camber wear on the inside. and i think KU36's wont last and i'll have one side bald with heaps of tread on the outer side