Need Help Choosing Tyres

[sweefu]

Sorry to post so many threads at the moment, just got alot happening to the car and need some help!
I am getting new front tyres on my vt ss wheels.. 235/45/17
looking for good, long wearing, good traction dry/wet tyres..
spending around $150 a tyre..
What is everyone using?
Can someone recommend something?
Should i be going with a directional tyre?
Thanks.

[TVR-190]

i just got new dunlop ls200 II's and they are a heaps better improvement on standard re92's, they will be in about your price range also

[utekid2]

ive got blue streak(goodyear tyre but cheaper) $135
235/45/17s and i can not fault them a great allrounder in wet and dry. great ride not bumpy ive had em on my car VT for 6 months (they wear slow, great compound) semi directional tyre.

[strgas]

Real tyres cost more than $150

[utekid2]

while we on the subject of tyres directsional tyre go in the directsion of the arrow???? one of my front tyres have been put on backwards (look at picture) above. ill have to get that changed. farkin tyre places want there money but cant do a simple bloody task like puting tyres on the rite way around. ill give em stick tomora

[strgas]

Running a tyre like that backwards is dangerous as the belts and cords are laid to run in one direction in time the tyre will fail due to this ..

[utekid2]

i figured that thanks strgas just making sure ill will be done tomora for sure

[sweefu]

Thanks for the help here. I've got blue streak stilletto's on the front at the moment, it must be my driving style because i chewed them up, but they are only $109 here. Nexen nx3000's are only $120-$130 each, i have one of these on the back of my car. Has anyone else tried these?

[strgas]

nexen = cheap and nasty . could buy 235/45/17 for $99 from tyre and tube Australia ..fast moving tyre just coz they are cheap don't last don't have much grip when push comes to shove generally noisy after 20000 kms if they last that long ...

[sweefu]

they're on my rear so wont last 20 000 with the camber.. as for fronts do you have any ideas mate?
Cheers.

[strgas]

correct the camber on the rear to extent the tyre life . check out the range of yokohama tyres . most say they are to expensive but you get what you pay for in the end they will last longer and out perform most tyres on the market .

[sweefu]

cheers for that mate i'll check it out. camber kit is on the cards when i get the cash.
Cheers.

[thedeadwalk]

like always i reconmend firestone firehawks TZ100 in the dry there as good as any other great tire but in the wet thay really stand out man. Grip better than a nuns **** with no lube now thats a lot of grip

[sweefu]

like always i reconmend firestone firehawks TZ100 in the dry there as good as any other great tire but in the wet thay really stand out man. Grip better than a nuns c**t with no lube now thats a lot of grip

haha that is alot of grip mate!
i'm looking for top grip in the dry too, they'll be good yeah? How much did you pay mate?
Think i will go with these

[peninsulabands]

im running yokohama a-drive r1 but theyre about $230 each

[Ado]

Dunlop sp3000a and the go.I have a set just waiting to go on the family hack BA Ford.

[TMM]

Real tyres cost more than $150

+1.

For 17 inch you're looking at at least 230$ for decent tyres.

good traction/cheap/long wearing ... pick two.

[greenfoam]

I'll pick the first two

[Drewie]

I have just recently replaced the tyres on the VX SS, I have put on a brand called 'TOYO'
they are a Japanese made tyre, silica compound, and are original equipment on a lot of Japanese cars. After driving on Bridgestones for 8 years I can't believe how good they are to drive on, they are so extremely quiet after the Bridestones, and the ride is superb.
So far they have been fine in the wet and dry I have had no problems at all.
They meet all the load and speed ratings for the SS, and I would not hesitate to buy them again. The 4 tyres 235/45/17 cost me $700 fitted with a front end alignment, so that is around $175 a tyre, though that does include the alignment. I had several tyre places recommend the 'TOYO' but I ended up getting them from Tyrepower. Have a read of the link below.

Tyre Division

[TMM]

Japanese tyres are great, my Bridgestone Adrenalin's are manufactured in Japan and are fantastic

Most of the Bridgestone tyres sold here are manufactured here or NZ (which are both closing down shortly btw) and IMO they are inferior to the Bridgestones made in Japan. My previous Bridgestone ER30's were Australian made and they were noisy as hell and unpredictable.

[jesse3.8]

Are achilles any good?

[sweefu]

Hey guys, just wanted to ask opinions again i went and got prices.. (sorry forgot models)
i can get
Maxxis
Achilles
Federal

All for around $150?
Any ideas?
Thanks

[Sladdo]

I have Sava Intensa's on the front of my VT & they seem so far so good. Hardley worn at all considering how hard I corner. Only cost bout $110 a tire.