EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 28/05/10 03:37 AM Share Posted 28/05/10 03:37 AM Hi, I just read a 2008 Wheels tyre comparison athttp://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2008/tyre-test-2008-6873I think it might still be fairly relevent because we are probably still driving around on the tyres they reviewed (though not sure if there are better models from these manufacturers now in 2010).The reviewer rated the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric and Falken FK 452 as the best tyres for 235/45R17 size.235/45R17Rank Tyre Score(/100)1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 98.95 $3492 Falken FK 452 98.22 $2193 Accelera Alpha 96.93 $1244 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 96.48 $2595 Bridgestone Turanza ER300 95.76 $2296 Pirelli Dragon 94.94 $2297 Sumitomo HTRZ II 94.14 $179Interestingly, I used to drive an Audi A4 and chose and used Pirelli P6000s and thought they were good, but for our BAs, the Pirelli's don't rate as well!Notably Michellin are not in the comparo but the reviewer explained this as "if they are not willing to be compared, you gotta ask what are they trying to hide".I quite like the cost of the Falken's - they look good value for money.I am thinking of changing from my Dunlop Sports 3000 stock tyres to something else. Anybody else got comments on these tyres above or any other tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 28/05/10 06:09 AM Share Posted 28/05/10 06:09 AM I think anything other than the OEM tyres would be a step in the right direction!Assume you're looking at 17"? Used to run the pirelli dragons and couldn't fault them. Reasonable life, excellent grip in all conditions, and reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 28/05/10 07:02 AM Share Posted 28/05/10 07:02 AM MAXXIS Victra MA Z1 FTW great all rounder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 28/05/10 10:55 PM Share Posted 28/05/10 10:55 PM Everyone is going to have their own opinions and experiences but for me I'm sure there are a number of other better tyres available than what's in that test. It all depands on what you want to spend and what you expect from a tyre. Do you want the best at any cost, just something to get you around, dry weather performer or a good all rounder?Other suggestions:Kuhmo KU36Federals 595RSContinental Contact Sport 3Michellin PS2 or 3Pirelli P ZeroFrom that list you have I'd pick the GoodyearsBenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiresquire Member 266 Member For: 20y 1m 21d Posted 29/05/10 12:00 AM Share Posted 29/05/10 12:00 AM Never even heard of the Accelera. Anyone ever tried them? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XR09 Guests Posted 29/05/10 12:53 AM Share Posted 29/05/10 12:53 AM Ive had nexen 5000 not bad. Cheap, noisey and don't last. Go off easy.PS II's... not good noisey as in the groan and complain but stick well. Good in the wet and braking but feel like dunlops around the corners..never really stuckGoodyears.... all good. So far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy Massive Tool Donating Members 567 Member For: 16y 4m 3d Gender: Male Posted 29/05/10 02:22 AM Share Posted 29/05/10 02:22 AM Marangoni FTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RynoF6 Idiot Member Donating Members 446 Member For: 14y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Muswellbrook, NSW Posted 29/05/10 06:15 AM Share Posted 29/05/10 06:15 AM Has anyone tried Nittos? Particuarly the Invo and NT05's. My Dunslop sport maxx are allmost due and I'm thinking about trying them.Full set of either or Invos on the front and NT05's rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynchy Member 115 Member For: 16y 11d Gender: Male Location: Albury/Wodonga Posted 30/05/10 05:37 AM Share Posted 30/05/10 05:37 AM (edited) I'm never buying nexen N3000s again...feels like my car is skating on ice lol, plant my foot in 1,2 or 3rd on a straight and it kicks sideways, makes my car feel slow as sh**. What would be the best value and tyres that actually have grip for my T running 342rwkw, my rim sizes are 18x8.5fr and 18x9.5 rear?? currently use nexen n3000 225s front and 275s rear. would kumho be the go?? I dont really want to pay $300+ per corner. Edited 30/05/10 05:38 AM by Lynchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicky Go Pies!!! Donating Members 2,852 Member For: 16y 10m 30d Gender: Male Location: Vic Somewhere - Sometimes NSW Posted 30/05/10 06:04 AM Share Posted 30/05/10 06:04 AM FALKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :msm: :msm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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