Tyre Reviews

[team illucid]

Hi guys

Does anyone know of any recent wheels magazine or the like tyre reviews so I can do some research?

Both the Senator and the Clubby need new boots (how do they do this in pairs all of the time)

Haven't replaced tyres in a couple of years so not up to speed on good/bad/ice skating.

cheers

TI.

[Camos]

This should be interesting :popcorn:

Being in the off-road world this topic comes up all the time.
First comment goes - coopers are the best never let me down can get in places others can't and need towing every time.
Second comment - well I've had coopers and swear by bighorns, they last longer and better in mud and rock etc.
Third - I've had big horns and coopers and they are both shit when compared to BFG. They are superior and continue raving on...

It just goes round in circles and those reading are more confused about making a decision than before.

So like everyone else I have an opinion but will keep it to myself for a bit to see how this unravels :hide:

[Maccas]

Best bang for buck tyre i reckon you can buy are Nitto Invos! I had 2 sets on my VE and straight away put a set on the GTS, grip is awesome!
http://www.nittotire.com/media/1076/TreadView.png

Cheers

Maccas

[team illucid]

Best bang for buck tyre i reckon you can buy are Nitto Invos! I had 2 sets on my VE and straight away put a set on the GTS, grip is awesome!
http://www.nittotire.com/media/1076/TreadView.png

Cheers

Maccas

Thanks Maccas

I actually have a set of these in the Garage. Had to take them off as the insurance company (Shannons) said no to the W rating on the tyre. Going to put them on the Torana instead.

Research today has led me towards the KU39 or the PS91 Kumhos.

cheers

TI

[Souljah]

I'm running Bridgy RE002's on my Monaro. Can't fault them in both wet or dry and they are wearing pretty well too.

[Smitty]

Hi guys

Does anyone know of any recent wheels magazine or the like tyre reviews so I can do some research?

Both the Senator and the Clubby need new boots (how do they do this in pairs all of the time)

Haven't replaced tyres in a couple of years so not up to speed on good/bad/ice skating.

cheers

TI.

just stuck a set of Pirelli PZeros on the Clubby

my gawd.. what a difference to the shite Conti rubber
quiet, responsive to the steering, no tramlining, no shakes
great grip wet (it has been raining buckets here in Melbourne) or dry....
I would recommend you look at these (if you can get the right sizes and loading/speed ratings)

[macca_779]

I'm running Bridgy RE002's on my Monaro. Can't fault them in both wet or dry and they are wearing pretty well too.

I wasn't a fan of them at all. Especially in the wet. Nitro INVOs I have now are much better in all conditions

[Smitty]

just stuck a set of Pirelli PZeros on the Clubby

my gawd.. what a difference to the shite Conti rubber
quiet, responsive to the steering, no tramlining, no shakes
great grip wet (it has been raining buckets here in Melbourne) or dry....
I would recommend you look at these (if you can get the right sizes and loading/speed ratings)

.. an EDIT to this
they were normal PZeros, NOT the NERO version

[Bling Bling]

W rating is the highest you can get tell Shannons to stick it.

[team illucid]

W rating is the highest you can get tell Shannons to stick it.

Y is the highest (300Km/h) W is 2nd highest (270Km/h)

Tyre has to equal or exceed what is stamped on the vehicle compliance. Makes life harder when choosing though :)

[Bling Bling]

Ok thanks,but were are you going to do 300 or even 270 except on a runway and then i don't know if Shannon cover racing cheers.

[Smitty]

Y is the highest (300Km/h) W is 2nd highest (270Km/h)

Tyre has to equal or exceed what is stamped on the vehicle compliance. Makes life harder when choosing though :)

Absolutely... especially when you MUST also check the LOAD spec for the tyre
a 92 Y will get you no respect from your insurer when the label says... 102W

[offshore]

Had Michelin PSS bloody good tyres and wear is ok except on the rear. Especially in my circumstance when the ACT government decided to repave the roads in lose sharp rocks. In the heat back in March April they chewed the tyres out big time.

[team illucid]

Had Michelin PSS bloody good tyres and wear is ok except on the rear. Especially in my circumstance when the ACT government decided to repave the roads in lose sharp rocks. In the heat back in March April they chewed the tyres out big time.

I hear you. The amount of roadwork all around this place is crazy.

[Maccas]

Thanks Maccas

I actually have a set of these in the Garage. Had to take them off as the insurance company (Shannons) said no to the W rating on the tyre. Going to put them on the Torana instead.

Research today has led me towards the KU39 or the PS91 Kumhos.

cheers

TI

My Nitto Invos on my VX GTS have a load rating Y 93, which equates to 650kgs a corner so would think they are fine, will have to double check my placard.

[team illucid]

Have gone with Kumho KU39 in the end for the Senator - 1170.00 to the door from ITT - 285/35/19 and 245/40/19. Now, to get some 20's for the Clubby.

[Surfnturf]

I have a VF GTS, just about to purchase Ecsta PS91s as Kumhos have a sale on this month apparently, 295/30/20 Rears $415 each , 265/35/20s Fronts $368 each
Total $1,566.00
http://www.kumho.com.au/tyres/passenger/ecsta-ps91/
Going on Koya SF06 wheels