tyres - where & what the

[HANS YOLO]

Hi all...

am changing from a 16x6.5 with 205/45 Continental SC2s to a 17x7 rim

Have had conflicting stories from Ian Diff and Roll Right Tyres...

one claims i need 205/40/17 the other says either a 215/35/17 or 215/40/17..


thoughts on the above and suggestions for rubber? don't wanna spend bulk but don't want LingLongs either


Cheers in advance!

[ultim8m]

http://www.fieroshop.com.au/tyre-size-calculator.html

have a look there compare the two sizes and see which one is equivalent rolling diamter

fuck the tyre shops lol choose for yourself

[Lonewolf]

federal ss-595 for a decent tyre on a budget

[HANS YOLO]

thanks...Federals might be the win...have already had them suggested by Roll Right and they are priced well

[mys1]

The Kumho KU17's arnt to bad either for your money. (however the Sport contact 2's you had arnt a bad tyre either (just pricey))

[HANS YOLO]

The Conti's i have on now have been awesome...still at 90% tread after 10,000kms...will be looking to sell those with the stock rims once i have the new ones on

[colt75]

anyone know other tyre joints that sell federal 595ss for best price?

how much are roll right charging u per federal bumpknuck?

[HANS YOLO]

$180 fitted...didn't think that was too bad

Who stocks/does 'Marangoni'? Anyone got?

I was told they are 'cheap Pirellis'?

[colt75]

went through an older thread on silviawa.. (december 08.. so still quite recent)

Ian Diffen apparently do...
$140 235/45/R17 Fed 595SS

but other people said going rate is around 150 for the above size only though..

but ring ian diffen to confirm ur size i guess

[monk_13]

$180 fitted...didn't think that was too bad

Who stocks/does 'Marangoni'? Anyone got?

I was told they are 'cheap Pirellis'?

Ive got the marangoni mythos tyres. not too bad at all for an allrounder. held up well at wanners, good on the street, dont wear too quickly. Ian Diffen can get em i think.

[Mistikal]

$180 fitted...didn't think that was too bad

Who stocks/does 'Marangoni'? Anyone got?

I was told they are 'cheap Pirellis'?

I remember seeing a poster about these at Precision Auto Care in Willeton - 9259 1988, ask for Ken, knows his shit when it comes to tyres (been in the game for donkeys years).

[HANS YOLO]

I remember seeing a poster about these at Precision Auto Care in Willeton - 9259 1988, ask for Ken, knows his shit when it comes to tyres (been in the game for donkeys years).

legendary - thankyou

[mys1]

There is only 1 Federal distruibutor in Perth, Everyone buys them off them, So pretty much any Tyre shop that wants to buy them can, and they all pay pretty much the same price.

[BP-13B]

Marnagoni are Italian made and have nothing to do with Pirelli.
Federal are average at best.
Japanese tyres are the best for ride, grip and quality.

[HANS YOLO]

Im going with Maxxis - 165 fitted

http://planetsoarer.com/06tyre/index.htm

[V70R]

Japanese tyres are the best for ride, grip and quality.

Actually not.
Michelin - which is French are better

[Niva]

michelin tend to.. how do you say.. fall apart.

[V70R]

michelin tend to.. how do you say.. fall apart.

Much more could be said for Niva's

[RICEY]

Im going with Maxxis - 165 fitted

http://planetsoarer.com/06tyre/index.htm

Great tyre for the money and interesting to see it beat pirelli P zeros on the overall score.

[MAZDABATOR]

were abouts are you located bumpknuck???

if your andywhere near malaga come see me and ill give you the best price on a good set of tyres mate anything is possible

0424091199
ash

[HANS YOLO]

were abouts are you located bumpknuck???

if your andywhere near malaga come see me and ill give you the best price on a good set of tyres mate anything is possible

0424091199
ash

Cheers Ash!

im in Bayswater..work in E.Perth - you work Saturdays?

[MAZDABATOR]

sure do bro.

(B select) malaga dude.

[HANS YOLO]

great...il be in touch later in the week - cheers again!

[MAZDABATOR]

no worries mate.

[V70R]

Do you have anything matching 275-35-19 ?

[MISS 13B]

Actually not.
Michelin - which is French are better

Jap tyres>Michelin's
That advice is coming from someone who's been in the tyre industry for a while.

[V70R]

Miss 13B, do you sell Michelins or Jap tyres ?

[MISS 13B]

No but my partner BP-13B does ;)

[HANS YOLO]

Jap tyres>Michelin's
That advice is coming from someone who's been in the tyre industry for a while.

opinions on my choice of Maxxis please - whats the industry word?

I didn't think they would be good...but that 06 Wheels tyre test blew that out of the water for me...im guessing the mileage won't be as much as a more expensive tyre?

[BP-13B]

Maxxis are a good mid range tyre, just like any of the other brand name Chinese product that you can buy.
There is plenty better, but you could do far far worse.

[RICEY]

opinions on my choice of Maxxis please - whats the industry word?

I didn't think they would be good...but that 06 Wheels tyre test blew that out of the water for me...im guessing the mileage won't be as much as a more expensive tyre?

Expensive tyres generally wear out fast due to having softer compounds.

Greater the traction = softer the compound = shorter life of tyre

Some of the cheapies will last forever but are shite for traction and dangerous in the wet

I got a set of maxxis for the VZ, excellent traction and handling (nice firm sidewalls) and pretty good life too. Im just about due for a third pair on the rear but the fronts are still about 50% tread left on the original pair.

[MAZDABATOR]

Do you have anything matching 275-35-19 ?

sorry bro those sold last week had a whole set of those that came off a navara ute.

they didnt last long trust me.

and pm me bro rather than annoy someones thread cheers