Time for some new tyres

[aaronevolution]

The high quote on the PS3's was from Bob Jane T-Mart.

I am surprised no-one has mentioned Goodyear. I am going to start looking at two from their range, the Eagle F1 Directional 5 and the Eagle F1 Assymetrical. Not sure what pricing they go for but it seems Goodyear seems to have the most consistent reviews out of all the other brands.

In what size though? 19's?

 

[Loaded Dice]

I hope I'm reading that wrong....
It sounds like you are confused as to what pressure to pump tyres to... 36 - 50psi???
Dude, if this is the case DONT be pumping to anywhere near 50psi!!
Go placard pressure or maybe 1 or 2psi more depending on load, but no more.
The max psi listed on the tyres is the safe maximum pressure to avoid a blowout, not the ideal pressure.
Sorry if I've misread your post, but it really does sound like you think 50psi is a suitable amount.... and it most definitely isnt.

No mate not confused, I was replying to an earlier post, and fwiw mine are at 38 front and 44 rear cos my k's are mainly freeway and with a full boot.

 

[vicarious]

I paid $279 each for Michelin PS3's in 235/40/ZR18 about 3 months ago.

Man that's dirt cheap, where did you pay that? Average prices I've seen for 235/35/19 range from $480 upwards.

i reckon once you jump to the standard ve size 245/45/r/18's the price would jump higher.

 

[The X Man]

In what size though? 19's?

18's, stock SV6 rims.

 

[aaronevolution]

18's, stock SV6 rims.

Strange. $279 is a lot less than $400+.

 

[The X Man]

Tell me about it. I think the wankers were trying to have a lend of me. That said i sent off a few emails to get some pricing on some Continental ContiSport Contact 5's. Seem like a good tyre but it's obvious to me most tyre shops are putting their profits before suggesting genuine tyre recommendations, i guess it isn't surprising. Some of the tyres suggested to me by way of phone calls over the last 2 days is just plain silly.

 

[SookyTurner]

The high quote on the PS3's was from Bob Jane T-Mart.

I am surprised no-one has mentioned Goodyear. I am going to start looking at two from their range, the Eagle F1 Directional 5 and the Eagle F1 Assymetrical. Not sure what pricing they go for but it seems Goodyear seems to have the most consistent reviews out of all the other brands.

We did mate. Check above.

 

[Mr ss]

Hi I got a set of Maxxis MA- Z1's fitted, balanced all up cost me $1100 and I am very happy with them.Grippy in wet and dry.FYI my potenza's lasted 45,000km at 38 psi in Perth where weather is warm most of the time.

 

[kato128]

Hi I got a set of Maxxis MA- Z1's fitted, balanced all up cost me $1100 and I am very happy with them.Grippy in wet and dry.FYI my potenza's lasted 45,000km at 38 psi in Perth where weather is warm most of the time.

Gotta say I'm a fan of the Maxxis stuff too. Used to run Maxxis Victra Z4's on my vz calais and they gripped really well (driving in the wet was basically the same as in the dry) and lasted about 50 thou (would have been longer if I'd bothered to get regular wheel alignments).

 

[The X Man]

Well i ended up with a flat tyre today so had no choice but to buy some new tyres, turns out the old ones only had about 1mm tread left so fkd regardless.

Over days upon days of research i ended up scoring a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5 shoes and so far i'm impressed.

More to follow.