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Hi fellow Stag owners,

That time has come when I need to put new tyres on the Stag. It's an M35 Axis with the factory 18" Axis wheels.

Wish to get an idea of what tyres people have been using that offer tremendous grip in dry and in the wet.

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Nitto Invo. Transformed my car, & I was running Toyo Proxes4 before.

Prices on the Invo's are pretty competitive too. They're definitely trying to break into the market in Australia

What is the wear rate like Leon?

Prices on the Invo's are pretty competitive too. They're definitely trying to break into the market in Australia

What is the wear rate like Leon?

I don't drive that many kms (<3000 since gettng them last year) so can't really say how they are going in that department (still look like new atm). I don't expect to get amazing mileage out of them, but as it stands now I'd buy another set even if they wear out in 20,000km. They really have impressed me that much.

I searched for the Hankook Ventus RS3 mentioned above, & they look pretty nice too. Not sure another tyre would swing my vote unless they turned out to be exceptional value.

Good feedback Leon.

I was looking at the Hankooks - my tyre guy was highly recommending them, but couldn't guarantee wear. Only issue is I want a 245/45R18, and the closes Hankook do is a 245/40R18.

Where did you get the Nittos from?

I need new tyres ASAP, I just over research things like that before making a decision. But after the track day Monday I want something fairly sticky.

What is the wear rate indicated on the hankooks? The Invo's are 260, but these numbers are only a comparison between tyres from the same manufacturer, not necessarily accurate between brands.

I wouldn't run the smaller size, unless they went on some spare rims for track days. Should accelerate 0.47% faster with those :thumbsup: . (fabricated statistic)

Taleb tyres in Sydney had a listing on Ebay; $189e & it cost me an extra $15e for delivery. Then I had them fitted, so ended up being a bit more than if I lived in a capital city. I think they buy a container load of various sizes. Bit of a lottery as to how many of our size will be available & for how long.

Like you, I umm & ahhed, then researched some more. Didn't take long to determine I'd made the right decision. Am able to take a series of my favourite corners 18 - 20km/h faster. Nearly rips my face off, lol. Then, mid corner, still has enough in reserve to make changes, ie turn a bit tighter - which is hard to judge when your ear is partially covering an eye. (fabricated analogy)

Makes me wonder what some of those $500 - $1000+ semi slick tyres would feel like. Also makes me badly want a better seat. The centre console & door are integral parts of my current setup.

Good feedback Leon.

I was looking at the Hankooks - my tyre guy was highly recommending them, but couldn't guarantee wear. Only issue is I want a 245/45R18, and the closes Hankook do is a 245/40R18.

Where did you get the Nittos from?

I need new tyres ASAP, I just over research things like that before making a decision. But after the track day Monday I want something fairly sticky.

Ryan on my 180sx I've used federal 595 SS up front and wasn't impressed at all for a performance/track type tyre. I then went with kumho ku31 and a heeeap better. I also run these in a 245/45-18 on the m35 but a little noisy due to the Clayton that wheel aligned it with way too much toe and shagged the inside of ALL tyres, thus making them noisy till the day they die :( not normally a noisy tyre. Awesome tyres with a 320 treadware.

Jase also used them and was very happy.

Maybe look at a set of these if your not decided yet.

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Thanks guys. Kumhos are on the list, after driving with no grip Monday I'm looking more at a KU36 now than a KU31, but you have to compromise somewhere. I just don't have time to swap between tyres just for a track days

Was also looking at the Hankook Ventus RS-3, Yoko AD-08 and the Nittos, depends on what is available in my size and what I can get the best deal on.

Leon: No idea on treadwear on the Hankooks - it isn't on their web site but I suspect they'd be pretty soft. Already convinced on the bigger size - all good! Which crosses the Hankooks off but makes the Yokies look interesting.

Tempe don't have Invos in that size at the moment, but there is someone in Australia doing them for $200 each, and someone else at $333 - dreaming.

I'll make some calls and see how I go.

Have a look at www.saveontyres.com.au , they have Nitto Invo listed for $200 delivered.

http://www.saveontyr...yre_diameter=34

lol. Thanks Jas. saw it while I was writing that post. Cheers! :thumbsup:

Thanks guys. Kumhos are on the list, after driving with no grip Monday I'm looking more at a KU36 now than a KU31, but you have to compromise somewhere. I just don't have time to swap between tyres just for a track days

Was also looking at the Hankook Ventus RS-3, Yoko AD-08 and the Nittos, depends on what is available in my size and what I can get the best deal on.

Leon: No idea on treadwear on the Hankooks - it isn't on their web site but I suspect they'd be pretty soft. Already convinced on the bigger size - all good! Which crosses the Hankooks off but makes the Yokies look interesting.

Tempe don't have Invos in that size at the moment, but there is someone in Australia doing them for $200 each, and someone else at $333 - dreaming.

I'll make some calls and see how I go.

I don't think I'd use the KU36 on the street with a heavy car like the m35. The tread ware rating is pretty low so you won't get long out of them. Although the grip would be NICE!

I don't think I'd use the KU36 on the street with a heavy car like the m35. The tread ware rating is pretty low so you won't get long out of them. Although the grip would be NICE!

Lol yeah I got that impression from some of the guys running them at the track day Monday on a much lighter car.

Not sure on the treadwear of the KU36, but just found the AD-08s are 180! Last about 5 minutes!

I'm running Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR tyres in 245/45/18 96V. They are good for 60k if rotated at 5k which I've been doing. They are a harder compound, 520 I think, but with the sway bar upgrades on my car it still handles very well up/down the GWH in the mountains. Also good on the Bells Line too. I got my for about $365 each at Springwood (NSW) tyre service. Here's the link: http://www.mastercrafttires.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:mastercraft-avenger-lsr-australias-only-car-tyre-with-a-mileage-warranty-up-to-80000-kilometres&catid=1&Itemid=14

KU36's are 220 treadwear from memory.

Pretty sure they are 180 or 150. I'm leaning towards 180 from memory.

But looking on the kumho site they don't come in a 245/45-18 as not really a performance car sizing, only a 245/40-18.

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I'm running Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR tyres in 245/45/18 96V. They are good for 60k if rotated at 5k which I've been doing. They are a harder compound, 520 I think, but with the sway bar upgrades on my car it still handles very well up/down the GWH in the mountains. Also good on the Bells Line too. I got my for about $365 each at Springwood (NSW) tyre service. Here's the link: http://www.mastercrafttires.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:mastercraft-avenger-lsr-australias-only-car-tyre-with-a-mileage-warranty-up-to-80000-kilometres&catid=1&Itemid=14

$365 each? Surely a mistype!

520 is an unbelievably hard tyre mate.

Guys, have you checked out CostCo? I dunno if there's one in SA or Brissie, but if you're in Sydney or Melbourne (or Canberra), it might be worth an enquiry and membership. It'll cost you ~$60 for membership, so just join up, drop your car off for the tyres and do some shopping while you wait. You'll easily recover the cost of your membership.

I'm seriously considering getting my next set from there, as they sell Michelin Pilot Sport 3s, Continental CSC3s, Bridgestone Adrenalins (and probably Potenzas too), and a whole bunch of other stuff there too. It's been about 3 months since I checked, but most of those brands were under $300 a corner for around 245s in an 18" diameter.

Oh, on that note, I probably wouldn't get a wheel alignment from there - I doubt they'd do a bad job with it, but I'd just prefer to go somewhere I trust...

I tirerack'd it.

Best thing I ever did. Tyres in Aust that would be upwards of 400 each, I got for 205. A bit over 1000 when shipping was included and here in 5 days.

Really only good for hard to get / super expensive tyres. I wouldn't be bothered for normal style sizes. Just my 2c

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