Dush73 Member 56 Member For: 14y 2m Posted 25/06/14 12:04 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 12:04 PM (edited) Hi guys,Need to get some tyres for a XR6T(280rwkw) before the EOFY & I'm tossing up between these 2 tyres. Both same price, have heard both are good bang for your buck, just after some opinions on people who may have had 1 or the other. Preference is grip over wear.Currently have the Ku31 & have done about 27,000km on them with some life left in them, & have been ok but if Achilles are grippier may choose them. Edited 25/06/14 12:05 PM by Dush73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 1m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 25/06/14 02:00 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 02:00 PM Nitto invo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 19d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 25/06/14 02:21 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 02:21 PM I've JUST bought 4x ATR Sport 2s in 245/40/18 and before that often drove on 235/45/17 KU31s. It seems that the ATR Sport 2 have better grip even in the lower profile tyre from what I've found so far. Also got them for only $10 more than the KU31s, which were $169each but the same shop wanted $219 for 235 wide 18's, whereas the 18" ATR Sport 2 I got at a different shop for $179 No idea how the ATR Sport 2 will perform at lower tread levels yet though. I have about 320rwkw. KU31s weren't great after they wore down. Not shocking, just OK.Would prefer Nitto Invo's all round for better grip though. They have been fantastic for cornering back when I ran 17" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dush73 Member 56 Member For: 14y 2m Posted 25/06/14 09:12 PM Author Share Posted 25/06/14 09:12 PM Nitto invoI heard they are better but they are also alot more dearer.Thanks SteveR, might just go with the Achilles then. Was just a bit hesitant as never heard of them then read about them in another thread.Got to agree with you on the KU31 on the grip when tread is low, although I have a lot more power now than when they were new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 6m 12d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 25/06/14 10:14 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 10:14 PM IF. Your only comparing the TWO mentioned Killiez atr 2's all day longzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 17y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 25/06/14 10:53 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 10:53 PM Out of 2 op said vs invos?Halp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 6m 12d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 25/06/14 11:05 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 11:05 PM (edited) No real comparison then, its obvious if nittos are in the mix but iam sure it reads kumho vs achillies Edited 25/06/14 11:07 PM by JETURBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 1m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 25/06/14 11:42 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 11:42 PM I heard they are better but they are also alot more dearer.Thanks SteveR, might just go with the Achilles then. Was just a bit hesitant as never heard of them then read about them in another thread.Got to agree with you on the KU31 on the grip when tread is low, although I have a lot more power now than when they were new Depending on size ebay has INVO for as little as $200 each. What size do you need. We get ours from Taleb TyresNo real comparison then, its obvious if nittos are in the mix but iam sure it reads kumho vs achilliesTrue but the OP said he prefered grip over wear. that's why I suggested INVO, for a bit more money, a lot more grip.Out of 2 op said vs invos?Halp.invo then atr2 then KU31.Maybe also consider Nexen 6000 and even better Nexen 8000 if you are on a budget. But you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 17y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 25/06/14 11:43 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 11:43 PM Im after a good balance of grip and tread wear and I have little knowledge of tyres apart from what I read on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 1m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 25/06/14 11:48 PM Share Posted 25/06/14 11:48 PM With 470 they wont grip and they will wear.What sizes you need, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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