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Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by geo41e, Jan 3, 2011.

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  1. Jan 3, 2011 #1
    geo41e

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    Hey guyz

    looking to replace me tyres...

    l'm sure the size is 245/40/19
    currently on the std potenza re050

    not too bad..
    wondering what else is there for around the 200 - 300 per wheel marker ??
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2011 #2
    Troy711

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    Falken FK452s. I swear by them. There has been a few threads on it and I've posted extended comments in them :)
     
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    MR_VX

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    whats a Falken worth? Im also after a new set. Ive got nexen tyres they seem to be ok for the $220 mark
     
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    Troy711

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    I paid 500 (or there abouts) off eBay for 2 x 275/30/20s. I was quoted about 400 each from a tyres shop and that was at mates rates
     
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    UFO

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    lovely tyre, but I doubt will be in OP's budget unfortunately.
     
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    TinSnips

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    Keep an eye out for a bargain on the 452s. I've seen them around for somewhere about the 350 mark in 245/40/19
     
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    on ebay now and again the factory fit yokohama s221 pops up for around $330.00 ea.
     
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    actually, just looking at rolling diameters... the 35 profile tyres above would still be legal- just.

    the 245/40/R19 gives: sidewall height 97.79mm, overall diameter of 678.43mm, and overall circumference of 2131.3mm

    the 235/40/R19 gives: sidewall height 93.98mm, overall diameter of 670.56mm, and overall circumference of 2106.4mm (speedo difference at 100km/h is 1.168% too fast or reads 101km/h at 100... might help you avoid speeding tickets :))

    provided the load ratings are ok, the 235's would be fine to buy. will even aid in acceleration (very slightly) :).
     
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    Goodyear LS2 254/45R18

    APOLOGIES: Just realised I have responded with the wrong tyre size.

    Hi,

    I replaced my Potenzas about two months ago. I see that you are in Sydney. If you check the following Ebay link, you will find Goodyear LS2 (OEM fit for the Pontiac G8) for $170 each, or $190 fitted. Store is on the Princes Hwy at Arncliff.

    245-45-18 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 TYRES *BRAND NEW* VE COMM (eBay item 250748669449 end time 08-Jan-11 08:20:33 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats

    These tyres are also on sale in Melbourne on Ebay for $290 each. They have come on the market cheaply because Holden was caught out with excess stocks by the sudden cancellation of the Pontiac export program. In the US, they sell for about the same price as Potenzas.

    I have used them around town and on a trip to QLD and back. I am totally satisfies with them. The only cheaper options are Indonesian tyres or similar. I would be scared to touch them, but am happy to recommend the Goodyears.
     
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    i got the maxxis MA-Z1 on my ssv ute, they seem to do the trick pretty well. got them for 250 a pop fitted.
     
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    TinSnips

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    a shop in Arncliffe is selling Kumho KU31s for around $150 last I checked (for my size - 245/45/18). I have the Kumhos still (they're hanging in there!). Tons of grip (I'd say they're as grippy or better as the stock bridgestones), better-than-average wear, side-walls a touch soft for my liking but far from terrible.

    I'd definitely get them again if I wasn't so keen on trying out the FK452s!
     
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    Another vote for the FK452's great tyre got them on the front of my ute. Cheap and super stable in the wet and dry. Never cheap out on tyres
     
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    RayLamp

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    I had a set of FK452's previously and really liked them. I would have gone with the same on my current set but no one had any in stock. Says something! I ended up getting the bridgestones back on for $329 each fitted. The FK452's will be in the OP's budget I reckon. Bob Jane seem to have good prices on them every so often.

    Other people seem to like Maxxis too. Said to be one of the better chinese tyres.
     
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    RiCeY

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    Same here, great street tyre Ive been using them for ages. Almost always $249 each
     
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    I been looking around for an 18 inch tyre. I can't believe how expensive tyres are in this country.
    Feel like I'm being ripped off every time I ask for a quote.
    Nonetheless I have settled for a set of Maxxis Ma-Z1's that are getting fitted this morning for $270 a pop.
    Cheers.
     
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    RiCeY

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    $270 for 18s? I get that tyre in 19 for $250...
     
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    The stock Potenzas are actually really good, they have been specifically developed for the VE's when the first model came out. Unfortunately, they are also the most expensive at $400 a tyre when I looked 1.5 years ago.

    I can't even remember what I got put on, but they're very good - I shall edit my post once I check at lunch!
     
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    Anybody else find the MA-Z1's to be quite slippery in the wet?? I never broke traction or slid in the wet with the Potenzas even with only 15% tread on them but have found myself breaking traction and sliding round a bit on the MA-Z1's...
     
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