IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 04/03/06 01:10 PM Share Posted 04/03/06 01:10 PM Well another tyre thread but after an hour of searching ive decided on a new topic.My rear dunlop SP3000's are cactus and im after new tyres. K-mart have the SP3000 for $220 each which is cheap?? I'm thinking of getting these to keep with the factory specs.However to throw a spanner in the works I have 4 brand new 245x45x17 Michelin Pilot sport (not the SP2) lying around. These obviously have a larger diameter but not sure of the difference. What do people think about putting these michelins on?? Also want to sell the original rims/dunlops within the next yr which is why I want to get 2 more dunlops so I have a full set. So should I go the michelins despite the increase rolling diameter.......and can I get the dunlops for less than 220 in Perth??Cheers all Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/03/06 01:14 PM Share Posted 04/03/06 01:14 PM Not sure about the size difference, but the PS1's will provide you a hell of a lot more grip than the dunlops Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 04/03/06 01:29 PM Author Share Posted 04/03/06 01:29 PM Thanks cro your certainly the tyre guru around here. I'm not too concerned about dry grip because I find the SP3000's more than adequate for my driving style. Better wet weather traction would be nice though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/03/06 02:02 PM Share Posted 04/03/06 02:02 PM PS1's are awesome tyres, they grip almost as well as the PS2's.They have a way different tread pattern, and apparently their wet grip was their biggest strength.Because of the aggresive tread pattern they were a bit noisy, but they wouldn't be anywhere near as noisy as the dunlops.From memory the PS1's are one of the best tyres available (I.e. in the top 10).But yeah as I said, I got NFI about the size. Might be barking up the wrong tree here. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 04/03/06 02:30 PM Share Posted 04/03/06 02:30 PM HEY MATE,HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE NEW DUNLOP SPORTS MAXX???I've heard a lot of good feed back.Darren Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 Member 96 Member For: 20y 5m Posted 04/03/06 04:46 PM Share Posted 04/03/06 04:46 PM I'd fit the Pilot Sports - don't waste any more money on SP3000s. They are shocking tyres - I didn't realise that my XR6 had wind noise until I replaced them!Only thing I'd be careful of is the condition of the Michelins - how old are they? Have they been stored somewhere cool and dark? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 05/03/06 12:16 AM Author Share Posted 05/03/06 12:16 AM xr6 said: I'd fit the Pilot Sports - don't waste any more money on SP3000s. They are shocking tyres - I didn't realise that my XR6 had wind noise until I replaced them!Only thing I'd be careful of is the condition of the Michelins - how old are they? Have they been stored somewhere cool and dark?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Cheers, the michelins came off a 2002 mustang and were replaced with 19's. They are not std tyres for the mustang and I assume they are 2 years old? They are also kept outside. I'm worried they will be stolen too I was thinking that the rubber might start becoming hard etc and loose their goodness!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-356231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
axr-jet Donating Members 316 Member For: 20y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Sth/East Posted 08/03/06 07:11 AM Share Posted 08/03/06 07:11 AM Mate are the SP3000 in 17's or 18's I can get 17's brand spankers for $175 each fitted and balanced. JET. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-357660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 08/03/06 07:45 AM Share Posted 08/03/06 07:45 AM Me to. :banghead: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-357671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 08/03/06 08:35 AM Share Posted 08/03/06 08:35 AM axr-jet said: Mate are the SP3000 in 17's or 18's I can get 17's brand spankers for $175 :banghead: each fitted and balanced. JET.That's cheap, where??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23818-tyres-again/#findComment-357687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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