NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 16y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 08/11/10 05:12 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 05:12 AM Hey all,Sadly I got 2 flats last week due to some tech screws in my wheels... Thanks to the tradies at work...I now need two new tyres as the drag rims I'm currently using haven't got much meat left.I'm at uni presently, so Money Is pretty tight. I'm after some 17's for a stock set of ba rims that don't cost the earth, but perform fairly well and will last a while. Just for regular road applications.I'm sure at one point in time, we've all had to get new tyres for our stockies, so hopefully you have some advice.Any suggestions as to a well priced wheel? And where do you get them from?Thanks guys,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig. Member 563 Member For: 17y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Posted 08/11/10 05:21 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 05:21 AM (edited) What is your budget?I ask because what I might consider a well priced tyre could be more than you have to play with money wise.If money were no object, the Goodyear f1 asymetric is hard to go by, but you are likely to pay over $250 a corner for them.If you were looking for a sub $200 tyre I suggest Toyo T1Rs which you should be able to get for just under the $200 mark for a 235/45 R17 tyre.If that's more than you want to spend, you should be able to pick up a Maxxis MA-Z1 for around $50 less a tyre and they are good value for money and work quite well.If you really cant afford anything like this, buy a couple of Linglongs. They are crappy but cheap!FWIW I had the Toyo T1R fitted on all 4 corners a month ago and they are brilliant! Edited 08/11/10 05:24 AM by craiginmackay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 16y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 08/11/10 05:40 AM Author Share Posted 08/11/10 05:40 AM Thanks Craig I'm not after anything cheap and nasty, so linglongs are out. I was thinking about $200 tops I'd say...Cheers,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig. Member 563 Member For: 17y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Posted 08/11/10 05:46 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 05:46 AM (edited) In that case I would buy the Toyo T1Rs in a heart beat. I have put 3000klm on this set since last month and I reckon they are probably the best tyre I have ever fitted. Great grip wet or dry and they are a lot quieter than most too. The only thing I cant vouch for is their longevity, because I just dont know. Edited 08/11/10 05:47 AM by craiginmackay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banned1 Banned Banned 734 Member For: 14y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Caloundra Posted 08/11/10 05:48 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 05:48 AM (edited) +1 for the toyo or eagle f1 and falken 451 if you can get them here ? that's what I used on my scoobs, great wet tyres too ! edit, just checked, you can get both of those tyres in OZ, falken 451 is awsome ! also, bob jane and tyrepower in mackay stock them,...just checked ! Edited 08/11/10 05:51 AM by rab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 4m 16d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 08/11/10 05:49 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 05:49 AM Kumho KU31's. Good all round tyre and dont cost a mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icer Banned 2,335 Member For: 15y 6m 4d Gender: Male Location: Aspendale, Vic. Posted 08/11/10 08:45 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 08:45 AM ye go the ku31s. value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 08/11/10 11:39 AM Share Posted 08/11/10 11:39 AM +3 for the KU31's.I had the exact same problem. 2x tek screws = new tyres all around as I had excessive wear on the inside edges.KMart tyre and auto in midland did me $175 per corner, fitted and balanced. They hold my power level very nicely, except for a full noise launch of course, that'll still spin 1 and 2 easily.That's 235x45x17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 16y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 08/11/10 12:24 PM Author Share Posted 08/11/10 12:24 PM Great, Thanks guys!I've looked for the other tyres mentioned (Eagles, Falken's etc) and they are all pretty expensive...Those Kumho's sound like a good choice, and $175 fitted and balanced is great! I'll call them tomorrow Steve, cheers!If I can rustle up the funds, I might try and get all 4 done...Thanks again everyone,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 08/11/10 12:40 PM Share Posted 08/11/10 12:40 PM No worries Dan. They handle the wet decently too, I'm very happy with them. Good life, decent grip, low cost. Winner! Come on a cruise some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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