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Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:52 am
by Dan_Fto
Hey just a quick question, got to get 4 new tyres whats good :D

Sorry if this has already been covered.

Thanks in advance

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:17 am
by aza013
What is the top $$$ that you have to spend?

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:25 pm
by Dan_Fto
Proberly around about $500-$600.

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:59 pm
by Valandis91
tyre size would help as well...

for that much you aint looking for anything decent.

should never go cheap on tyres.

its what holds your car on the road

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:00 pm
by Dan_Fto
Hmm ok so how much would a decent set cost me $800?

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:06 pm
by hugekim
Well it really depends on wheel size... if you have stock 16" rims, tyres are relatively cheap, 18" you're looking at around $200 per corner for quality tyres.

You can buy new Federal 595's on ebay, I'm sure many here would agree these are some of the best quality and value street tyres you can get.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Federal-235-45-R ... 3354af7890

They would be great for the street at $133 each if you have 17" wheels for example.

And off topic: What's the difference between normal 595 and the 595 EVO?

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:32 pm
by Dan_Fto
Im not that knowledgeable about wheels and tryes but im pretty sure ive got 17" so $133 would be awsome. Thanks a lot for the help

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:04 am
by hugekim
No problem, just take a look at your tyres tmr in the daylight and read what it says in terms of size it'll be written along the tyre... e.g. 225/40/18 etc.

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:37 am
by Bennoz
hugekim wrote:And off topic: What's the difference between normal 595 and the 595 EVO?
You can see it here ;)

http://www.federaltyres.com.au/ss595rsr



Just be wary with Ebay guys, Im about to purchase a set off Ebay & you really need to check the age of the tyre with the seller.
The manufacture date is stamped on the side wall of every tyre. They only have a shelf life of between 2 & 4 years depending
on how well the tyres have been stored. 1 guy tried to sell me some RT615's for $100 a corner until I found out they were
6 years old... I knew it was too good to be true.

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:43 pm
by Dan_Fto
Cheers for all the help

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:15 am
by vipfto
I have just scored some yokohama S-drives 225/35r18 for $276ea although I know the rep :D so can finally get round to fitting my 18's 8)

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:51 pm
by I8A4RE
^^^^ NOICE MATE, love yokies

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:47 pm
by Benedict_XIII
Ok i need help i got a set of 18 by 8 inch tyres (Speddy wheels) and i have got 215 by 35 tyres on them they are running out or rubber and i need to replace. Bob Jane says that he cant go any bigger than 215 by 35 tyres on a 18 by 8 rim but im sure ive read someone here going bigger than that. there were a set of 235 by 40 that were very reasonable but do they fit i donno

help me pplease

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:02 pm
by Bennoz
Benedict_XIII wrote:Ok i need help i got a set of 18 by 8 inch tyres (Speddy wheels) and i have got 215 by 35 tyres on them they are running out or rubber and i need to replace. Bob Jane says that he cant go any bigger than 215 by 35 tyres on a 18 by 8 rim but im sure ive read someone here going bigger than that. there were a set of 235 by 40 that were very reasonable but do they fit i donno

help me pplease

225 x 40 fit on 18 x 8's mate. That how I roll :lol:

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:04 pm
by aza013
you will get rubbing with 235/40. I would go the 225/35/18's to be safe

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:04 pm
by Bennoz
You don't if you rip the arch liners out :D

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:07 pm
by vipfto
Benedict_XIII wrote:Ok i need help i got a set of 18 by 8 inch tyres (Speddy wheels) and i have got 215 by 35 tyres on them they are running out or rubber and i need to replace. Bob Jane says that he cant go any bigger than 215 by 35 tyres on a 18 by 8 rim but im sure ive read someone here going bigger than that. there were a set of 235 by 40 that were very reasonable but do they fit i donno

help me pplease
you can go to 245 on on 8inch rim but yeah you will get rubbing either 225/35 or 225/40 is the go there

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:08 pm
by aza013
:lol: i just did an edit as you got in befor me Ben :lol:
But as Ben has said that is what he uses so its a win.

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:57 pm
by Benedict_XIII
yea sweet ill be buying them tomorrow then i might post up soom images if i can figure it out 225 45 here we come

Re: Tyre options

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:14 pm
by vipfto
Benedict_XIII wrote:yea sweet ill be buying them tomorrow then i might post up soom images if i can figure it out 225 45 here we come
225/45r18 will rub go with 35 or 40 profile ;)