Tyres.... - Page 2

GK · 12-04-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8ute

I really like grip from the SP3000A's, except for the last 10,000-15,000Kms...

Could you unpack this comment a little for us? what happened during these last 10,000k or so?

Cheers,

GK

xr8ute · 12-04-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Could you unpack this comment a little for us? what happened during these last 10,000k or so?

They just seem to go "off". Still plenty of tread depth left (above the wear indicators), but they just seem to loose a lot of grip.

I seem to average about 35,000 out of them before I hit the wear indicators.

I've just changed to yoko a.drives because they where about 70 bucks a tyre cheaper. They seem OK so far, but they are not real good at getting power down out of corners. However, they get the power down fine from a standing start...

GUTLES · 12-04-2006, 04:59 PM

I've had Yokohama S306's, excellent tyres, grips as well in the wet as they did in dry, very quiet, but wore quickly (around 25,000kms) & we're $275 a corner... My AU came with Simex tyres & they are ok for the price.. But my pick now is Hankook, good alrounder..

OZFORDAU · 12-04-2006, 08:12 PM

Hey All,

I've been to Bob Jane T-Marts today and Beaurepairs! The pakage at Bob Jane T-Marts is going to cost $1,399 and the wheels are 18" and come with Maxxis MA-V1 tyres! The pakage from Bob Jane T-Marts is the 2nd image!

The other pakage is from Beaurepairs and come with Dunlop SP3000's but that pakage is going to cost $1,980! This is the 1st image! Or instead of the Dunlop SP3000 i can have the Maxxis tyres on them and that will bring the price down to $1,399!

Both Pakagers are 18"

Any feed back will be great....

Cheers

Simon

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PS: My limt was going to $1,500 lol it looks like its going to be $2,000!

MoreHPformyXR6 · 12-04-2006, 08:16 PM

I like the one's on the right for looks without taking into account price

GK · 12-04-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xr8ute

They just seem to go "off". Still plenty of tread depth left (above the wear indicators), but they just seem to loose a lot of grip.

I seem to average about 35,000 out of them before I hit the wear indicators.

I've just changed to yoko a.drives because they where about 70 bucks a tyre cheaper. They seem OK so far, but they are not real good at getting power down out of corners. However, they get the power down fine from a standing start...

Thanks for that!

GK

JeffAU1 · 12-04-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

Hey All,

I've been to Bob Jane T-Marts today and Beaurepairs! The pakage at Bob Jane T-Marts is going to cost $1,399 and the wheels are 18" and come with Maxxis MA-V1 tyres! The pakage from Bob Jane T-Marts is the 2nd image!

The other pakage is from Beaurepairs and come with Dunlop SP3000's but that pakage is going to cost $1,980! This is the 1st image!

Both Pakagers are 18"

Any feed back will be great....

Cheers

Simon

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PS: My limt was going to $1,500 lol it looks like its going to be $2,000!

I like the first ones. The ones from Beaurepairs that come with Dunlop SP3000's.

Seems like an alright deal for 18" with rubber under $2000. It is low profile or normal ?

Jeff

GK · 12-04-2006, 09:06 PM

The first package in 17's with the Dunlop rubber. I'd like to see that!

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Many people have them though, I know it puts some people off, but I wouldn't care!

GK

clontarf_x · 12-04-2006, 11:18 PM

I found in my experience the Dunlop SP3000's were ok, except not my style. Way too soft, wore way too quickly and they hate heat. An example is I would frequently hit 150-160 (on a private track) and would always end up with molten rubber on my rear bar. They are like jelly and IMO ИИИИ...

However I have recently gone over to Nangkangs. Nice price, seems to be right in the middle of hard/soft and awesome grip in both wet and dry. I throughly recommend them for a budget (or those that dont earn 700 clear a week...). Haven't had them long enough for tyre-wear measuring, but I have been keeping an eye on the tread and tyre surface and they are still looking brand new after about 4000k (I do a lot of driving

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OZFORDAU · 13-04-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by clontarf_x

I found in my experience the Dunlop SP3000's were ok, except not my style. Way too soft, wore way too quickly and they hate heat. An example is I would frequently hit 150-160 (on a private track) and would always end up with molten rubber on my rear bar. They are like jelly and IMO ИИИИ...

However I have recently gone over to Nangkangs. Nice price, seems to be right in the middle of hard/soft and awesome grip in both wet and dry. I throughly recommend them for a budget (or those that dont earn 700 clear a week...). Haven't had them long enough for tyre-wear measuring, but I have been keeping an eye on the tread and tyre surface and they are still looking brand new after about 4000k (I do a lot of driving

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I haven't heard that yet! Do you drive hard? I've heard that Nankangs arnt that great!

Cheers

Simon

clontarf_x · 13-04-2006, 12:51 AM

I drive *very* hard... Not to the point of traction loss because that ИИИИ is just dumb, but I do give her a go around corners (it has Double Wishbone IRS and it is mean to be used...) I have swerved lanes in an emergency situation at 140+km/hr because I decided to try just one more car, and we are talking enough of a jolt to get me up out of my seat on both the SP's and the Nangkangs and I can tell you the SP was a fright and a half while the Nangkang stuck like glue.

OZFORDAU · 13-04-2006, 02:46 AM

Ok guys i've narrowed it down to 2 packs!

1) The BOB JANE T-MART 18" alloys and Dunlop SP3000 tyres at $1,980 for the lot!

2) The BOB JANE T-MART 18" alloys and Maxxis MA-V1 tyre for $1,399 for the lot!

Which one should i go?

Cheers

Simon :voldar02:

DENKO · 13-04-2006, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GK

What kays does he get from a set? Find out for us if you could!

Actually here's some info to think about. On the side of each tyre is a rating system for treadwear. 0-300. 0 is baby bottom soft, 300 is rock hard.

I have Dunlop SP200's on the SR with the rating of (200)

I have Dunlop SP3000's on the Futura (came with the rims I bought off Casper) rating of (240)

The tyres that came off the Futura Dunlop SP 300's (260).

Of these three tyres, the 3000s are easily the best and should wear really well (as evidenced by the rating of 240), in spite of being a performance tyre.

The 300's were next, good tyres and almost rock hard, wore really well.

The softest being the 200's are definately the worst, and also the softest. They squirm around and squeal around corners, i won't get them again. Actually I didn't, they came with on the SR.

I guess it depends on many factors, tread depth, sidewall stiffness, tread pattern etc.

I like the idea of going with a new set of SP 3000's on the SR next time around, 225/50/16.

GK

apparently he hasnt changed his front tyres for 6 months but the back tyres he kills in about 3 months! his a p plater and enjoys buying tyres!lol

DENKO · 13-04-2006, 02:52 AM

the ones on the right are much better then the ones on the left! the left ones look too holden-ish like the style of it!

OZFORDAU · 13-04-2006, 10:34 AM

I need help!

Im buying the rims today! And i can either choose the Rodney Jane Rims with the Dunlop SP3000 for $1,860 or the ANZ Tycoon rims which look excalty the same and with the Dunlop SP3000 for $1980! LOL what do i do? Which brand is better? Im lost! I need to make a choice now!

Please Help

Cheers

Simon

GK · 13-04-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

I need help!

Im buying the rims today! And i can either choose the Rodney Jane Rims with the Dunlop SP3000 for $1,860 or the ANZ Tycoon rims which look excalty the same and with the Dunlop SP3000 for $1980! LOL what do i do? Which brand is better? Im lost! I need to make a choice now!

Please Help

Cheers

Simon

The cheaper ones! Tyres are the same, rims look exactly the same.

Looking forward to seeing how they look!

GK

JC · 13-04-2006, 07:24 PM

Get the RJRs with Maxxis tyres. It's a 6. It's not like you have so much power going through the tyres that you will spin them - 235s are hard enough to spin on a V8, let alone a 6. And the Dunlops are way overrated.

GK · 13-04-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Get the RJRs with Maxxis tyres. It's a 6. It's not like you have so much power going through the tyres that you will spin them - 235s are hard enough to spin on a V8, let alone a 6. And the Dunlops are way overrated.

JC, you seem quite confident with the Maxxis, have you had the Dunlops?

In any case Simon, which ever tyre you put on the RJR rims, your car will look heaps better!

You were getting them today, how did it go?

GK

JC · 13-04-2006, 11:51 PM

I have not had the Maxxis, but I know they're a silicon compound, and Bucky and BlueDriver have both had them and been happy with them. I have had the Dunlops on a set of BA XR rims I had a while ago, and yes they are good, but not any better than Maxxis, or nankang, or Kumho or Hankook, yet they are twice the price. They are NOT twice the tyre.

GK · 14-04-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

I have not had the Maxxis, but I know they're a silicon compound, and Bucky and BlueDriver have both had them and been happy with them. I have had the Dunlops on a set of BA XR rims I had a while ago, and yes they are good, but not any better than Maxxis, or nankang, or Kumho or Hankook, yet they are twice the price. They are NOT twice the tyre.

That's a fair comment! Are they really twice the price though?

*Rereads thread* Hmmm $500 cheaper for Maxxis. Hmmmm.

Well I conceed the Dunlops would have to be very good to be $500 better than the Maxxis. Point taken.

I wonder how our young friend went with his choice today, and if he is happy with the result.

GK

Smoked · 14-04-2006, 03:59 PM

Did you get em iftted, if so, show us pics

OZFORDAU · 15-04-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoked

Did you get em iftted, if so, show us pics

Hey Everyone,

I got my new rims yesterday! Sorry i was late to post pics! I've just been busy! So what everyone think?

They are 18" ANZ Tycoon and i think the colour is (Hyper Black) not sure thou! The tyres are 18" Dunlop SP3000 so far so good!

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with this thread!

Much appreciated!

Cheers

Simon

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Also: Special thanks to GK who helped me out heaps!

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phildee · 15-04-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

Hey Everyone,

I got my new rims yesterday! Sorry i was late to post pics! I've just been busy! So what everyone think?

They are 18" ANZ Tycoon and i think the colour is (Hyper Black) not sure thou! The tyres are 18" Dunlop SP3000 so far so good!

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with this thread!

Much appreciated!

Cheers

Simon

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Also: Special thanks to GK who helped me out heaps!

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Looks great, just need to get it lowered ;)

OZFORDAU · 15-04-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by phildee

Looks great, just need to get it lowered ;)

Thanks mate!

Haha yer it looks like a 4WD atm! If i get it lowered will i need to get a camber kit or get the guards rolled?

Cheers

Simon

phildee · 15-04-2006, 01:15 AM

Depends how low you go I guess, saving to get mine lowered because i need a camber kit too

GK · 15-04-2006, 01:25 AM

WOW! Looks great Simon, well done!

GK

XR6-VCT-2000 · 15-04-2006, 01:35 AM

nice

Casper · 15-04-2006, 01:37 AM

look great.. but lowering is needed

JC · 15-04-2006, 01:50 AM

They look pretty good. Just need hubs painted and lowering. If you go lows (XR height) or possibly even superlows, you should not need a camber kit or the guards rolled.

OZFORDAU · 15-04-2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GK

WOW! Looks great Simon, well done!

GK

Yeah lowering is needed in deed! Thanks thou, im loving the look of it! :nutsycuck Some people said in the tyre thread that the Dunlop SP3000 has had tyre wall cracks in them? Pfft i got a warranty on all tyres anyway so i guess it's going to be covered!

Cheers

Simon :evilking: