Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 15y 3m 20d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 19/07/10 01:44 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 01:44 AM Hey guys,Which tyres should I be looking for my standard FG 18 inch rear rims.I have 280rwkw atm, but will be maxing out the turbo soon.I dont want to change rims, as I want keep the factory look.The car will be used on the street, rarely down the track, so tyre life would be important.Basically want an upgrade, that would see less wheelspin off the line, or...will it even make much difference?Cheers ! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
310_FSX Donating Members 126 Member For: 15y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane QLD Posted 19/07/10 01:52 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 01:52 AM I think you will have trouble containing wheel spin with 280RWKW and std rims. Could go for a softer compound tire to help somewhat but tire life will suffer esspecialy if driven hard.Im looking at new rubber at the momnet and having the same problem.Cheers,Matt Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1025653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 10m 14d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 19/07/10 08:41 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 08:41 AM You'll need a semi slick to stop wheelspin on a maxed out turbo... Maybe kuhmo ku36... They will last a bit longer than other semis...Next option is a Toyo... Think it's a T1R...Anything that will grip will be soft compound and not last long...You play... You pay!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1025808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verve Donating Members 126 Member For: 16y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 19/07/10 10:43 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 10:43 AM (edited) I run Toyo r888 on my Mazda RX7 with 200 rwkw. They hook up nicely, just don't expect to get many klms out of them.I have some bridgestone adrenaline that are going to be fitted to my ute on thursday in 245/40r18. $420 a corner. Edited 19/07/10 10:45 AM by Verve Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1025872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 10m Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 19/07/10 10:47 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 10:47 AM KU36's for sure. Good grip and cheap as chips.Benny Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1025875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 19/07/10 10:58 AM Share Posted 19/07/10 10:58 AM I just put on some Falken RT615's on my FG with 18's and am really happy with them. When they warm up they stick like glue.Russ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1025880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 15y 3m 20d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 20/07/10 08:42 AM Author Share Posted 20/07/10 08:42 AM (edited) thanks for the replys guys,will each of the tyres mention fit with the standard 18's?whats the average lifespan of the tyres mentioned above?whats the largest size I can fit on the 18s? Edited 20/07/10 08:44 AM by kvbaby Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1026085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 10m Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 21/07/10 09:42 AM Share Posted 21/07/10 09:42 AM Size should be same as standard 245/40/18 and available sizes can be found on the net for each brand. Life will depend highly on your driving style but soft tyres may only last 15000k if you use them as intended.Benny Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1026383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 15y 3m 20d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 21/07/10 02:43 PM Author Share Posted 21/07/10 02:43 PM Thanks Benny,I'm presuming your having no probs with the KU36's and your 340rwkw?Where did you get them? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1026495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 10m Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 23/07/10 11:16 AM Share Posted 23/07/10 11:16 AM Kvbaby,Unfortunately KU's don't come in 19's in the size I need, if they did I'd buy them, but I have friends using them and they are great for street use and quite well priced. I currently have Pirelli P Zero's ($600ea) which are much more expensive and wear just as quick.Benny Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69464-which-tyres-for-fg/#findComment-1027080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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