Cairns Guy Inactive Members 1 Member For: 14y 3m 1d Posted 24/07/10 04:28 AM Share Posted 24/07/10 04:28 AM Bought my XR6 Turbo 2 years ago & paid $230 per tyre for Michelin Preceda PP2's (235/45 R17) after doing some research on this forum saying how wonderful they were... well...15 months & about 20,000kms later the tyres are worn & have to get another set. I would have thought paying more for tyres would have given me approx. 30,000kms & lasted 18-24 months but not the case. It seems the "great tyres or more expensive tyres at $230+" have excellent grip & noise levels, but just simply don't go the distance on mileage! On the other hand, the cheaper $160 tyres may last longer than 20,000kms but have poor grip & noise levels - is this an accurate assessment? I don't mind paying $230 per tyre again - I just would prefer if the tyres lasted more than 30,000kms? I use the car for everyday driving, but do a bit of mileage with my work, so 20,000kms in a year is realistic. What do people think of Maxxis MAV1? Toyo Teo Plus? Pirelli Nero? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 6m Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 24/07/10 05:02 AM Share Posted 24/07/10 05:02 AM Pretty much...a softer tyre with better grip and handling will never last as long as a harder (and usually cheaper) tyre. So it's not really a case of spending more for a longer-lasting product.Although having said that $230 a corner is not what you'd consider an expensive tyre in my humble opinion. What do you call 'everyday driving'? Around the suburbs or predominately highway? If the former then 20k is not too bad on anything I reckon....and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/07/10 09:12 AM Share Posted 24/07/10 09:12 AM I'm prolly looking at min $220 per corner when I change out my Dunlop Sport 3000 OEM tyres. I want to change out to grippier tyres soon I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hext Member 18 Member For: 16y 11m 6d Posted 24/07/10 07:09 PM Share Posted 24/07/10 07:09 PM I got some Falken Ziex 913s (I think that's the name) for my EL in this size. They are silca compound, pretty quiet and great tread pattern. Any Tyrepower should do them. Mine were $170 a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual harrassment panda I see a red door and I want to paint it black Donating Members 5,919 Member For: 14y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Far north queensland Posted 25/07/10 04:21 AM Share Posted 25/07/10 04:21 AM Bought my XR6 Turbo 2 years ago & paid $230 per tyre for Michelin Preceda PP2's (235/45 R17) after doing some research on this forum saying how wonderful they were... well...15 months & about 20,000kms later the tyres are worn & have to get another set. I would have thought paying more for tyres would have given me approx. 30,000kms & lasted 18-24 months but not the case. It seems the "great tyres or more expensive tyres at $230+" have excellent grip & noise levels, but just simply don't go the distance on mileage! On the other hand, the cheaper $160 tyres may last longer than 20,000kms but have poor grip & noise levels - is this an accurate assessment? I don't mind paying $230 per tyre again - I just would prefer if the tyres lasted more than 30,000kms? I use the car for everyday driving, but do a bit of mileage with my work, so 20,000kms in a year is realistic. What do people think of Maxxis MAV1? Toyo Teo Plus? Pirelli Nero? Any suggestions?Hit up K-mart smithfield, Kuhmo KU31 in your size are about $170, last forever and grip well, great in the wet too. I normally go through tyres in 20,000k's and the set of these I have on now I'll get 30+ no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auscraft YBSLOW Member 281 Member For: 16y 2m 13d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 26/07/10 11:21 AM Share Posted 26/07/10 11:21 AM Try Michellin Pilot Sport 3. I paid $22o per corner, 235/45/17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-WING Member 811 Member For: 20y 10m 22d Location: BRISBANE Posted 19/08/12 07:37 AM Share Posted 19/08/12 07:37 AM Gents,Im up for 4 new tyres. Yes TAB I have actually done some km's to wear them out.I'm looking at 3 options.Falken FK 453 Approx $280 Im told as good Michelin PS3'sBridgestone RE 002 Approx $220Yokohama S Drive ASo1 $ Approx $275 I hear Supercheap guys are putting these on there FG'sAny thoughts would be appreciated.I'm after more handling and quiet. if I get 30,000km great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-WING Member 811 Member For: 20y 10m 22d Location: BRISBANE Posted 19/08/12 07:43 AM Share Posted 19/08/12 07:43 AM Gents,Im up for 4 new tyres. Yes TAB I have actually done some KM's too wear mine out.I'm looking at 3 options.Falken FK 453 Approx $280 I'm told as good as Michelin PS3Bridgestone RE 002 Approx $220Yokohama S-Drives ASO1. I hear the supercheap Fleet guys are putting these on there FG XR's.Any thoughts would be greats.Looking for good ride handling must be quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-WING Member 811 Member For: 20y 10m 22d Location: BRISBANE Posted 19/08/12 07:50 AM Share Posted 19/08/12 07:50 AM Sorry for repeat had trouble posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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