alex.a Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 hey guys, recently bought some rpf1's for my 34gtr. they came fitted with some 265/35 r18"s and look stretched. im looking to fit some new rubber asap but just struggling with what to choose size wise! i have seen ppl with 34gtrs with same size and offsets running 275/35s, 285/35, 285/30 and 395/30! im looking to fill the guards out. would a 30 profile be too much of a reduction in sidewall height with a 285? i was looking at the federal 595 evos. would this size throw my speedo out too much?? really stuck on the one fellas!! any help would be greatly appreciated Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 expensive car, expensive wheels, and youre looking at cheap tyres? a 10.5" wide wheel should imo have a 305 tyre on it..but I doubt you would fit them in the guards, so either a 275 or 285. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6122945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I was running 275/35s on my 9.5" wheels. I think the 395/30 is a typo haha. I would use either 295/35/18 or 315/30/18. I have 265/35/18 Federal RSR Tyres on now and love em, now just hoping they last a while, other reports say they will. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6122950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 sorry yes, i ment 295/30. i didnt realise federal were that bad zebra? i had the evos on a few other cars and found them to be very decent. ok will have a hunt around tomorrow for larger sizes in the 35 profile range. thanks guys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweefu Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 If looking at Federal (Personally, I am a fan of Federal tyres) Why the Evo and not the RS-R? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 sorry yes, i ment 295/30. i didnt realise federal were that bad zebra? i had the evos on a few other cars and found them to be very decent. ok will have a hunt around tomorrow for larger sizes in the 35 profile range. thanks guys they are decent..but there are much much better out there, depends on your budget though I guess forgive me though because I thought I read 595 SS and not evo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 the largest federal make in 18" is a 285! however the 595evos come in a 285/35 profile, yet the rsr only in a 30.. a 285/30r18" is too low a profile and throws the speedo out crazy... apparently. as i said before i have had the evos or previous cars and had nothing but praise.. however i must admit i never pushed them to the limit. i wonder if i could fit 305/30r18's or 315/30r18s on a 10.5" rim?? plenty or quality available in thoese sizes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 yes my house-mate had the 595 ss on his jzx100.. and the grip level was non existant and the noise from them was crazy... i found the evos to have a much thicker and solid side wall then the ss and gripped much better. the said house-mate has actually just fitted evos and now struggels to break traction.. he still can, just requires much more effort Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISSAN GTR Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Why would you use federals on an R34 GTR , WWW.KOUKI .CO.UK - this site calculates speed differences between the tyres you have now and the tyres you want , very handy !!!!!!!!! i use a set of Hankook ventus RS-3 275 /35/18 if your still not happy use some spacers ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 305/315 will fit the rim easily, but I doubt they will fit under standard guards, which is why most guys run the 275/285s Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 NISSAN GTR- spacers? i would rather not. can you plz explain what is so bad about the federal tyre? i have been using the 101tyre.com calculater, works quite well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6123741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichi-go Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Because they are cheap tyres which does not provide any sort of grip? They are probably the better ones of the cheap tyres around but still, get some decent tyres Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6125113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISSAN GTR Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Because they are cheap tyres which does not provide any sort of grip? They are probably the better ones of the cheap tyres around but still, get some decent tyres +1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6125374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 this is a daily driven car here guys. may i ask which federals you have had personal experience with and exactly what the bad points were? im only asking for help fellas , i had read good things about them... but if you say they are rubish then i will keep looking. if im going to do track work i will of course use something much more suitable. thanks guys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6125567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owgasm Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Federals bad? They aren't, there is a difference between the 595SS and RS-Rs though. Especially if you're only street driving, the evos/ss would be fine. RS-Rs for the occasional track day and are a great tyre for street even, but they will wear quite quickly. 140 tread wear. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6125648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichi-go Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 If you are "street-driving" get some china tyres like ling longs or zeetex then since you are only "street-driving" I dont get why ppl send 2-3k on rims and spend 600 bucks on tyres cause they are only "street-driving" Each to their own Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6126172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 265/35R18 Toyo Proxes R1R or Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 will give you better grip then 285 or 295 Federal Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6126514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex.a Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the input ichi-go.. im simply asking questions and for advice. what is with the " street driving" comment? im asking for advice on a decently priced tyre to go on my day-to-day car. Owgasm- thanks mate, i think im going for the rsrs in 285-30r18. they are very decently priced! Hank scorpio- any idea of the $$ either of these tyres go for in that size? and reccomended sellers? cheers!! Edited November 25, 2011 by alex.a Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6126843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hank scorpio- any idea of the $$ either of these tyres go for in that size? and reccomended sellers? cheers!! For the Toyo R1Rs, SAU trader Taleb Tyres should have them in stock at a great price. As for the Yokohamas... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+Neova+AD08&partnum=635WR8AD08&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6129730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Buy the best tyres you can afford, they are the only thing in contact with the road, I would rather spend more money on quality tyres than try and save money by buying pov spec. And as long as your not running stupid camber/alignment settings they will last a while anyway. Shop smart, shop S Mart. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/383838-help-looking-for-tyre-suggestions-for-my-r34-gtr/#findComment-6130122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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