geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 6m 3d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 27/02/05 05:55 AM Share Posted 27/02/05 05:55 AM I'm having sever traction issues now that the nights are getting colder. At some stage I'll be changing my rear tyres and want something that will put the power down beteer than my current tyres.I've heard that Pirelli, Bridgestone and Michellin have good performance tyres. What are peoples thoughts on what is best.Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 1m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/02/05 07:21 AM Share Posted 27/02/05 07:21 AM Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.I am getting these next time all round.I currently have the Pilot Preceda's which are 10x better than the stock dunlops, and these Sport 2's are meant to be 10x better than the Preceda's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpen Poison Fish. Poison Fish. TASTY FISH!!! Donating Members 5,181 Member For: 21y 8m Gender: Male Location: The Bogan Shire Posted 27/02/05 08:31 AM Share Posted 27/02/05 08:31 AM Not too sure WHAT they are, but the BMW M3 CSL uses some uber Michelin, I THINK it's a 'Pilot Sport Cup' or similar. They are basically a semi-slick race tire, but are good for 3 or 4 seconds a lap (round a twisty track) but are also HELL expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 6m 3d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 28/02/05 02:50 AM Author Share Posted 28/02/05 02:50 AM Anyone else had experience with high performance tyres that would like to have an imput?Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 20y 11m 19d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 28/02/05 02:59 AM Share Posted 28/02/05 02:59 AM You will want a medium/hard compound tyre, so something like a Yokohama is out of the question as you will go through them like butter.I suppose it's a matter of finding a quality tyre at a good price which will take 328rwkw and not have to be changed every 20,000ksEasy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 6m 3d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 28/02/05 03:36 AM Author Share Posted 28/02/05 03:36 AM You will want a medium/hard compound tyre, so something like a Yokohama is out of the question as you will go through them like butter.I suppose it's a matter of finding a quality tyre at a good price which will take 328rwkw and not have to be changed every 20,000ksEasy!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm not too fussed about how long they last. I'm more concerned with how they handle putting the power on the road.Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markxr6t Member 476 Member For: 20y 17d Location: Perth WA Posted 28/02/05 04:08 AM Share Posted 28/02/05 04:08 AM If you're not worried about durability (and I don't think you can have both grip and durability) as a starting point, make sure that the traction rating on the sidewall is AA or better. I'm not sure if you can get AAA traction rating but if you can - buy them.The standard dunlops have a AA traction rating and grip OK. I put some A traction rated tyres on the rear and the difference was frightening. Slid all over the shop!I'm no expert, but I'm led to believe (and have experienced) that the softer a tyre compound is the better the grip. Use your fingers - if a tyre's tread is rock hard and has no give, its built to be durable and may grip better when hot. If you can stick your fingernail into it and it has some give, its a softer compound and should grip better. Kind of makes sense, I think.Otherwise, check out what Porsche 911s, BMW M3s and others use as standard equipment - they don't skimp and have tyres to match their chassis.MarkMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcook Member 752 Member For: 20y 2m 27d Location: leonay Posted 28/02/05 04:12 AM Share Posted 28/02/05 04:12 AM what pressure should I run the stock 17inch tyres ? I think im running 30(f) and 32®. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 20y 11m 19d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 28/02/05 04:13 AM Share Posted 28/02/05 04:13 AM 40psi all round for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 21y 6m 10d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 28/02/05 06:21 AM Share Posted 28/02/05 06:21 AM 40psi all round for me For me too. 30 & 32 are way too low I believe and may give you a nice soft ride but are nowhere near what will give you good handling.NSW traffic coppers out of Lismore run 42 -44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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