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Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT 12.83 1/4 mile
Posts: 255
Reg: 07-2005
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Well after a bit of a wait,finaly got my Work rims on .
Fr 18x 9 +47 245/40/ZR18's
Rs 18x10 +51 275/35/ZR18's rubber is Bridgestone Grid. Excellent grip,gave em a bit of a test drive around Adelaide Hills. Slighty more Noise than my Khumos,but a good ride.might have to raise the rear a tad though.
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Avin Luther
DieHard
vic
Soarer uzz31 Limited
Posts: 666
Reg: 07-2005
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they are gorgeous Gary! |
Joshua Rowland
TryHard
Victoria
TT (Manual)
Posts: 295
Reg: 08-2005
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very nice mate, im jealous |
Gene Arkoudis
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer Turbo
Posts: 7
Reg: 12-2005
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Does the height of the rear effect the drivability at all? if not, I wouldn't raise it cause it looks awesome! |
Joe Aliano
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 Soarer
Posts: 38
Reg: 08-2005
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They are gorgeous....any guard rub at the rear? looks like it was worth the wait. |
Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT 12.83 1/4 mile
Posts: 256
Reg: 07-2005
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Thanks guy's, no rubbing as far as i could see,if you look at my old 17" wheels in my profile,the rear was lower then.
Taking it out again sunday for another shakedown,will have another look then. |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
TryHard
NSW
2.5GT-L VVTi
Posts: 475
Reg: 07-2005
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Neat set of wheels. Did you get them brand new or second hand?? If they're second hand looks like they were kept in great condition. |
Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT 12.83 1/4 mile
Posts: 257
Reg: 07-2005
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Yep second hand,you wouldnt think so though,and the rubber was brand new. |
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 461
Reg: 07-2005
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Very nice set of rims you got Gary  |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1224
Reg: 07-2005
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I just love that style. They so look like my Simmons.
What did you have to fork out for them? |
Lawrence Ostle
Tinkerer
NSW
tt
Posts: 18
Reg: 12-2005
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Gary, where did you get your clear side repeaters from? I've been looking around and the Soarer ones are mega bucks and I can't justify the cash..... |
Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT 12.83 1/4 mile
Posts: 259
Reg: 07-2005
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From Japan, i cant remember the site,Starts with 'Ta.....' i think. |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
TryHard
NSW
2.5GT-L VVTi
Posts: 477
Reg: 07-2005
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Taka Kaira?
And they'll still cost mega bucks. |
Dan McColl
DieHard
Victoria
UZZ-32 V8 Soarer #138
Posts: 731
Reg: 07-2005
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Import scene has them. |
Sam Schreck
TryHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31
Posts: 474
Reg: 07-2005
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 <<What he said. Looks awesome mate!!! Along with the rest of the car. Have to ask...What'd the rubber cost, if you don't mind me asking. I've been pricing tyres this week....Holy F..K!!! It's not so much the cost. Just that you only get around 25,000k's for about $1500. And that's for very average tyres from what I can tell. |
Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT 12.83 1/4 mile
Posts: 262
Reg: 07-2005
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sam - cheers, dont know cost of rubber as came with the rims. |
Jeff Smith
Tinkerer
NSW
TT Limited :-)
Posts: 60
Reg: 07-2005
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I use nankang 18*8 40 front 18*9 35 rear cost $210 front $230 rear and get 30 000k's rear the fronts have dun 50 000k's great grip for medium quality tyres. |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1228
Reg: 07-2005
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I just can't understand how you get 25-30k's out of your tyres.
I use P-zero's and I get 12-15k. Even less on S03's. |
Simon Triantafillou
TryHard
NSW
Soarer Turbo
Posts: 483
Reg: 07-2005
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I was averaging 30,000km out of my 18" rubber (4-5 sets over the past ~7 years). 90% of my driving is city based... just don't corner too hard and keep control of the right foot. Mind you, the odd bit of fun was had at least once a week.
P-Zeros are *very* soft compared to most other tyres. I tried some P700Z back when they were available, and 5000km later I needed new ones. Driving style didn't change that much when on the P700Z tyres, but boy did they stick to the road. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1304
Reg: 07-2005
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From memory the Nankangs have a tread wear rating of about 320 where the S-03 and PZero are both 220. If you want longer wear with better grip try the Goodyear F1 GS-D3, according to Tirerack. It rates 280 tread wear and is higher performing according to readers, especially in the wet. I also find the Michelin Pilot Sport to wear well although its official wear rating seems no better (I thought it was 280). It grips better than the rest though.
Grip is probably the source of the problem anyway  . When my car has better tyres I, er, drive faster...
I think driving and road types encountered have most to do with the problem, although the factory alignment will tend to wear the rears a bit. |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1230
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeh, I bought them for grip and wear does not really come into it. I also like to know where the car is at any time in terms of grip.
I find the Michelins give up "all in one go" and the other ones sort of "bit by bit" (ie. you can feel when they're about to let go).
hmmmm.... maybe I'm driving too close to the edge.
I may just try the Goodyear's next time.
Cheers David - and sorry 'bout the hijack. |
Damien Smith
TryHard
NSW
Manual UZZ31
Posts: 303
Reg: 07-2005
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Lovely rims Gaz! |
Jeff Smith
Tinkerer
NSW
TT Limited :-)
Posts: 63
Reg: 07-2005
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Average prices for these tyres would be great even handy for newbies. |
Sam Schreck
TryHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31
Posts: 475
Reg: 07-2005
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Anyone know of anywhere in Canberra I can get some Nankang's fitted? I'm unable to find anything helpful on the net. |
Ollie Ernst
TryHard
ACT
Soarer V8 Limited
Posts: 359
Reg: 07-2005
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Sam.......Try giving Quickfit a ring. From memory Quickfit in Queanbeyan down the road from Neil's had some Nankangs in stock. Not 100% sure but certainly worth a call. |
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