New 235/45 R17 Tyre Recommendations

[Huthy]

Guys,

I've currently get the original Bridgestone RE030's on my VY SS Ute. I've done 40,000k's and am now looking at some new rubber.

Does anybody have any suggestions/recommendations on what to get. I don't drive too hard, 40k from the originals is proof! I want something that is still quality, but don't want to outlay $370 a corner!

What about Falken?

What about Toyo?

What about Maxxis?

What about Hankook?


Any help would be appreciated. We all know what tyre guys are like... They all have the best tyre.. The last one was crap... This ones soft, yet will last for 80k....

Huthy

 

[calais_304]

i recommend maxxis, i've had them on the ford and now my calais and i can't get enough, the handle fantastic, drive really well in the wet (like really well:thumbsup: ) ummm what else can i say there just bloody great all rounder, i've had nankang, bridgestone and dunlops before the maxxis and i will never get anything but maxxis, oh there usually one of the cheapest to:thumbsup:

$230 a tyre im pretty sure, 235/45 17. could even be 200:w00t:


EDIT: NO I DO NOT WORK FOR MAXXIS OR ANY TYRE SHOP.....just love em!

 

[Burt_vn]

Id say nankang, ive always found them to be a good cheap tyre. They are the best value tyre on the market at the moment, IMO.

 

[davey g-force]

Maxxis MA-Z1 are as good if not better than the Potenzas from my experience. And much cheaper...

From all the tyre comparison tests I've read, there's always less than 10% difference between the best tyre and the worst tyre anyway. Hence the varying opinions from tyre shop guys.

I've also heard good things about Falkens, Toyo's and Nankangs. :thumbsup:

 

[Huthy]

What model of Maxxis would you suggest?
I've been quoted on the MA-V1 and Victra?

 

[klaw81]

I've had a few sets of Falken tyres (326's and another model I've forgotten) and found them to be ok - good grip but noisy and slippery in the wet.

I'm not a big fan of the Nankangs - they certainly last a long time but I've found them to be hopeless in wet weather.

Currently I'm hooked on Federal 595's - quite cheap, but easily better than either of the Falken tyres in every way...and they seem to last quite well too. Highly recommended.

 

[Burt_vn]

Yeah the nankangs last, thats why i prefer them. And they do handle terribly in the wet, thats half the fun isnt it?

 

[calais_304]

What model of Maxxis would you suggest?
I've been quoted on the MA-V1 and Victra?

victra mate, also they won wheels 2006 tyre of the year with best wet breaking and noise!

 

[fu2]

im running sumo firenzas, good tyre and quite cheap, handel great in the wet and they dont make as much noise as my old potenza g3's

 

[JD]

MA-Z1 are more expensive but i belevie that MA-V1 are pretty much the same in quailty and are a bit cheaper