Tyres you use(d) and how u would rate them

[RustyR32Gtst]

I have just bought new 19" rims and they came with Kuhmo Ecsta Supra tyres. They are 275/30's and I had more wheelspin than what I did with 245's... I really don't think these tyres are very good at all. Haven't driven them on the road, only on the strip but serious traction issues. Gave me 3 sec 60ft times!!!!

What's the grippiest tyre in 275/30/R19s?

I've got 265/30/19 Falken FK 452 on my R32 gtst and they seem to hook up quite well for an all round street tyre. About $380 a tyre, which is a pretty good price for the performance they give.

[br3ndan]

I am using Federal 595 atm. 235 at the front and 255 at the back...

And to be honest, i recon they are useless.

They spin in the dry 1st and 2nd...

and dont even talk about the wet!!

And mine are just 6 months old! looks like im stuck with these for awhile... but i wont be using them again.

[Cubes]

18's?

When my 595's hit approx half wear they were extremely slippery in third. The slightest bump or slight bend and you'd find the arse end swaying around at 130km/h+ :S

In comparison the Toyo Proxes4 provide 4x the amount of grip. The car went from roll on on in third gear wheel spin at 80km/h to still spinning in second but hooking up quite well and not a hint of wheel spin in third.

[br3ndan]

Im running 17's

[Bullet32]

I am using Federal 595 atm. 235 at the front and 255 at the back...

And to be honest, i recon they are useless.

They spin in the dry 1st and 2nd...

and dont even talk about the wet!!

And mine are just 6 months old! looks like im stuck with these for awhile... but i wont be using them again.

Have you put any thought into your suspension?

No offence intended at all, but I have been using 595's for about 2 years now and my R32 GTST has 240rwkw and over 500nm of torque and I find the 595's to be excellent for traction in the dry and quite predictable in the wet.

I have a set of TEIN coilovers and camber and castor have been set up for track use though so I am getting the best out of the tyres.

I have used many different brands aswell so Im not being a hypocrite.

If your shocks arent in the best condition or you have worn out bushes it can seriously affect the way your car grips under power.

Just something to think about

[BHDave]

are we talking RS or SS?

I've found that the RS own all on a wet track in my car. A touch tentative under brakes but ultimately very predictable with pretty good grip. They don't compare to a proper semi in the dry though. 2-3 seconds off the pace.

[Mobies]

Have you put any thought into your suspension?

No offence intended at all, but I have been using 595's for about 2 years now and my R32 GTST has 240rwkw and over 500nm of torque and I find the 595's to be excellent for traction in the dry and quite predictable in the wet.

I have a set of TEIN coilovers and camber and castor have been set up for track use though so I am getting the best out of the tyres.

I have used many different brands aswell so Im not being a hypocrite.

If your shocks arent in the best condition or you have worn out bushes it can seriously affect the way your car grips under power.

Just something to think about

yeahh hey i use 595's myself and i think there pretty good iv also got tein coil overs and i think there pretty damn swheeet for the price but they dont seem to last for ever but i do alot of hill runs could explain why lol

[Mobies]

iv got 200rwkw to and they really hold up so many people bag em out so much as you was saying its gota be their set up

[br3ndan]

Have you put any thought into your suspension?

No offence intended at all, but I have been using 595's for about 2 years now and my R32 GTST has 240rwkw and over 500nm of torque and I find the 595's to be excellent for traction in the dry and quite predictable in the wet.

I have a set of TEIN coilovers and camber and castor have been set up for track use though so I am getting the best out of the tyres.

I have used many different brands aswell so Im not being a hypocrite.

If your shocks arent in the best condition or you have worn out bushes it can seriously affect the way your car grips under power.

Just something to think about

I got super steel (SS) maybe you guys got (RS).. which might be better? Im running HKS Hipermax D(rift) coilovers. Not too common, i know... heres a link showing their specs..

http://www.piaa.com.au/prod534.htm

What you guys think?

Interesting that you guys get postive feedback on then 595's...

Edited April 30, 2008 by br3ndan

[Bullet32]

I got super steel (SS) maybe you guys got (RS).. which might be better? Im running HKS Hipermax D(rift) coilovers. Not too common, i know... heres a link showing their specs..

http://www.piaa.com.au/prod534.htm

What you guys think?

Interesting that you guys get postive feedback on then 595's...

I use the 595 (ss) on the street and 595RS for track (sometimes street aswell) and the RS are very grippy but thats not to say that the regular 595's arent.

HKS Hypermax D? - Are they really stiff?

If they are to stiff then you wont get very good traction under power or cornering because the car will just want to oversteer all the time.

Im no suspension expert but Im pretty sure that you need a medium - soft rear suspension set up to get the best traction under acceleration.

Maybe ask around and see if you can dig up some opinions on the best suspension set up... Im pretty sure that Sydneykid knows his stuff when it comes to suspension.

[br3ndan]

ah i c

Ill play with the stiffness of my suspension and let you know how it works out.

Cheers for the advice =)

[R34GTFOUR]

out of interest, what have some of you guys paid for federal 595 ss for an 18inch rim? im looking at a 245/40

i've got a mate that works in a tyre shop and i was wondering what sort of markup they have

[r_speedfreak_r]

I noticed everyone seems to rave on about Federal tyres but they do nothing for me. They advertise as a competitive tyre but my dad had them on his Monaro, took it to the track and the tyres literally shredded around the corners. I dont mean wore really quickly either they literally had deep rips throughout. He took them back to Jaxx tyres where he bought them from, they got a federal representative to come out and replaced all his tyres for him less the cost of tyre percentage already worn

[Bullet32]

I noticed everyone seems to rave on about Federal tyres but they do nothing for me. They advertise as a competitive tyre but my dad had them on his Monaro, took it to the track and the tyres literally shredded around the corners. I dont mean wore really quickly either they literally had deep rips throughout. He took them back to Jaxx tyres where he bought them from, they got a federal representative to come out and replaced all his tyres for him less the cost of tyre percentage already worn

Good to see someone giving the Federals a run on the track. Just a few questions:

Did your dad use the 595 street tyres on the track or did he go for the 595RS or RS-R semi slick track tyres? Street tyres arent made to withstand the extreme temperatures and stresses of track racing, yes some are better than others but a street tyre will never perform on the track as well as a track tyre, you also have to factor in the price tag from brand to brand aswell.

If your dad used a street tyre then perhaps the better choice for track racing would have been a tyre made to be used on the track?

Also you dont say how they handled or whether he got great times or even how responsive they were. Not many serious racers rate tyres for how they wear, just the performance.

Given the circumstances though what great service you got from Federal - You took tyres around the track "racing" fang the crap out of them and then they agree to replace the tyres...

Try doing that to Holden if the gear box failed given the same situation, what would they say?

At any rate good to see you have the confidence to give them another run.

[JimmyRickard]

hey guys, been quoted for four fulda exelero (17/255/Y) tyres at $240 a corner. Are they good tyres for a 32 GTR?

The guy made em sound like they were amazing but i've never heard of em, and can't seem to find much info on the net.

Cheers!

[MookRG]

I've used the 595 federals for drift a couple of years ago, found that the 18 inch version was very prone to chipping, they looked like they'd been attacked with a screwdriver or something

[mesmerized]

got quoted $300 per tyre fitted and balanced for 235/45/17 federal 595RS at payless tyres @ chatswood today.

probably get a full set next week

[Bullet32]

got quoted $300 per tyre fitted and balanced for 235/45/17 federal 595RS at payless tyres @ chatswood today.

probably get a full set next week

Nice, send me a PM when you get them and I'll send you out a 595RS promo pack.

[evil_weevil]

Question for the Falken guru's..

Ive got some RT615's now and just wondering what psi people use them for when they are on the track?

Cheers!

[Risking]

Chris, the RT615's ive used worked best about 34 when hot on the GTR

Personally I rathered the old Falkens but the 615 is obviously there current flagship tire.

Try the Khumo V700 as well. will be suprised how average the 615 is after trying a few different brands

Edited June 1, 2008 by Risking