apcdave Member 31 Member For: 21y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: Mt Kuring-Gai ~ NSW Posted 30/10/05 11:33 AM Share Posted 30/10/05 11:33 AM Sure driving style and speed have an influence on tyre wear as does climate but I would think the main difference between various tyre wear figures is the type of road surface and condition. Victoria has better roads to keep the Mexicans there and NSW has sh*t roads to keep all banana benders away. Seriously walk bare foot on old bitumin and you will tear de feet to pieces, same for tyres. Lovely smooth roads not so much wear. I'm averaging 30,000 and a set of tyres a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinT Donating Members 372 Member For: 19y 9m 17d Posted 30/10/05 11:45 AM Share Posted 30/10/05 11:45 AM Just brought a set of Dunlop Direzza 17's. Does anyone know if they're a good tyre? Aaron They look like a good tyre but only in NZ at present from the report. Do you think they are any quieter that the SP3000a.????? Cro, Not even a performance tyre mate From the Dunlop web site;A new generation high performance tyre specifically designed for sports sedans is being introduced by Dunlop New Zealand. The Direzza DZ101 follows on from the very popular Formula FM 901 to deliver better dry and wet handling, lower noise, and more even wear on to keep the tyre looking good throughout its life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 1m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/10/05 09:14 PM Share Posted 30/10/05 09:14 PM Just brought a set of Dunlop Direzza 17's. Does anyone know if they're a good tyre? Aaron <{POST_SNAPBACK}>They look like a good tyre but only in NZ at present from the report. Do you think they are any quieter that the SP3000a.????? Cro, Not even a performance tyre mate From the Dunlop web site;A new generation high performance tyre specifically designed for sports sedans is being introduced by Dunlop New Zealand. The Direzza DZ101 follows on from the very popular Formula FM 901 to deliver better dry and wet handling, lower noise, and more even wear on to keep the tyre looking good throughout its life.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only half decent tyre dunlop has bought out is the SP9000. And there are a sh*tload of better tyres out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmwhite Donating Members 143 Member For: 20y 5m 23d Gender: Male Location: Toowoomba Posted 30/10/05 11:20 PM Share Posted 30/10/05 11:20 PM How can they be great? They arn't even as good as the standard dunlops, and they are completely sh*t.Not even a performance tyre mate...The only half decent tyre dunlop has bought out is the SP9000. And there are a sh*tload of better tyres out there....so Cro - what do you think the best tyre out there is??? ...sounds like you've had a lot of different tyres on your T... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 1m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 31/10/05 01:55 AM Share Posted 31/10/05 01:55 AM I've made my thoughts on the best tyres out there clear plenty of times.As for tyres I've had on my TDunlop SP3000aMichelin Pilot PrecedaPirelli P Zero NeroThe last two would be the best tyre available in 17"I preffer the Preceda because of the much better dry grip over the Pirelli's.If I had 18" rims I would go for the best rated road tyre. Michelin Pilot Sport 2.Unfortunately these don't come in 17's I've driven cars with Nankangs NS2's, Continental Sport Contact 1, Dunlop SP9000, Bridgestone S03, some top of the line Falkens, Kumho Exta's, and I would not dare put any of these tyres on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinT Donating Members 372 Member For: 19y 9m 17d Posted 31/10/05 04:52 AM Share Posted 31/10/05 04:52 AM I've made my thoughts on the best tyres out there clear plenty of times.As for tyres I've had on my TDunlop SP3000aMichelin Pilot PrecedaPirelli P Zero NeroThe last two would be the best tyre available in 17"I preffer the Preceda because of the much better dry grip over the Pirelli's.Took your suggestion and priced the Michelin, not bad at $265 each fitted.In looking for other tyres though found this site. Wheels mag 2005 tyre test results also.http://www.maxxis.com/products/automotive/...tail.asp?id=102Available from Bob Janes for $195 fitted. The dealer I spoke to has these on his ford ute and recommends them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 19y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 31/10/05 08:12 AM Share Posted 31/10/05 08:12 AM Just brought a set of Dunlop Direzza 17's. Does anyone know if they're a good tyre? Aaron They look like a good tyre but only in NZ at present from the report. Do you think they are any quieter that the SP3000a.????? Cro, Not even a performance tyre mate From the Dunlop web site;A new generation high performance tyre specifically designed for sports sedans is being introduced by Dunlop New Zealand. The Direzza DZ101 follows on from the very popular Formula FM 901 to deliver better dry and wet handling, lower noise, and more even wear on to keep the tyre looking good throughout its life.Colin T, They're the tyre I have just brought (Dunlop Direzza DZ101) and I like what I have just read. I haven't put them on yet should be sometime around Xmas. I'll post the outcome on how they'll go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 4m 2d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 31/10/05 08:30 AM Share Posted 31/10/05 08:30 AM Mate rotating regulary and 40 psi will see that you get the best out of your tyres, whatever they are. Having said that go to JAX tyres and they will set you up, with a reasonable set of tyres that will give more than 30 thou.Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi fordxr5turbodotcom Member 892 Member For: 21y 1m 8d Gender: Male Location: Point Cook, Vic Posted 02/11/05 01:13 AM Share Posted 02/11/05 01:13 AM and according to me these are possibly the worst tyre I have ever brought, not even 500ks on them and gunna replace em.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yep, 326's are shockers! Slippery in the wet, not inspiring at all. And that was in Dad's car with 200kg and 30kw less...Replaced by Goodyear F1's within 1000km! Lumpy <{POST_SNAPBACK}>... hehe tis a good reason for me to upgrade the whole lot to some aftermarket 19" rims and some decent treads... particularly as the g/f is going to drive the T more.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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