Tyre ratings explained.

[STEALTHY™]

I was looking for some clarification on tyre ratings, and found this site.

TYRESAVE: Tyre Speed Ratings


Has basically everything you need to know about what tyres are rated to (and the speed they are allowed to travel)

Basically i was after ZRs, but the guy only had Ws available, guess thats a bargain for me then

[immortality]

if you got em for the ZR price then i guess it's not bad.

[STEALTHY™]

if you got em for the ZR price then i guess it's not bad.

I get mates rates anyway.
200 for an 18in Falken was pretty good going by the retail price at other places (280 plus i think)

[immortality]

can't beat those mates rates, unfortunatly i haven't got any that work at tyre shops, got one or two in the parts stores but thats about it and a few trade discounts at various stores (thanks to work)

[Troy711]

I get mates rates anyway.
200 for an 18in Falken was pretty good going by the retail price at other places (280 plus i think)

what thype of falkens? ive had 18" falkens before and they were the worst tyres ive ever had cos they were so slippery in the wet

[STEALTHY™]

what thype of falkens? ive had 18" falkens before and they were the worst tyres ive ever had cos they were so slippery in the wet

They are Falken Zeix ZE329


Stick like glue in the wet and dry. Had a set of 4 before, rears seem to have worn alot quicker than the fronts (so much so the front are still new lol) so i chucked those on the backs, and put the brand newies on the front.

They have changed tread pattern, so i hope that doesn't change the tyre characteristics, cause i loved the way they were before.

[pedrotski]

Ironman 235/45/17 - 97W

Awesome in the dry. Extremly dangerous in the wet. I wouldnt reccomend these tyres to an inexperienced driver who has no ability to keep a car sideways.

On the plus side. The rubber lasts for a really long time even after alot of burnouts. They are also very cheap. Last i paid was $110 per tyres fitted.