Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 11:38 pm, by: Daniel Clarke(Dieseltrain)
Hey peoples,
IM currently looking into some new Rear tyres! Just curious whos using what and how they rate them Im Looking at 265/35/18 or 275/35/18's at the moment ( currently run 265's).
Basically i wanna get something decent under the back end, im sick of not having traction in 1st and half of 2nd gear anymore,lol...
I know we have some older thread,s but Lets revise and update, so we can help everyone make their decision too
So Please list Brand, Size , Location, and where you purchased from inc price
Cheers, Daniel.
Joe Radisic DieHard WA 2JZ GTE 547.7RWHP@21psi 10.8 SEC
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 09:40 am, by: Joe Radisic(Joe)
I can sell you some 285 30 18 Continentals second hand 90%+ tread for $1000. I did use them for a few thousand km's before i put the 285 40 18 Yoky Advans Sport on. Traction on the Conti's is as good as it gets with high hp, I bought them s/h also for $1000. I put the Yoks on to burn them up as the size is to big for resale and fit nicely in my flared guards, they also give me good traction on the road because of the extra tyre wall height. My profile picture is with the 40 series yokahamas
Friday, August 08, 2008 - 05:01 pm, by: Antonio Hunt(Carajo)
hey Daniel, Toyo have the new Proxes R1R. they quote the ultimate combination of road and race functionality. not sure of price but wouldnt hurt to look into it?
Friday, August 08, 2008 - 06:32 pm, by: Daniel Clarke(Dieseltrain)
I only need the Rear tyres Ryan,lol.. SO only 2 tyres
So far ive been quoted
Taleb Tyres @ Arncliffe Yokohama ES300 265/35/18 @250 each inc F&B Direnzo DZ101's ? 265/35/18 @ 250 each inc F&B
7 Day Tyres @ GRanville ( whom i normally use, these prices were over the phone, but should get a better deal in person ) Khumo Ecsta KU31 263/35/18 $240 each inc F&B Khumo Ecsta KU31 275/35/18 $290 each inc F&B
Goodyear Blacktown
Dunlop LS2000 265/35/18 $385 each in F&B Michelin Pilot Sports 265/35/18 $760 each inc F&B
Friday, August 08, 2008 - 07:16 pm, by: David Vaughan(Davidv)
Ask a price on Eagle F1. They are a very high quality tyre and much cheaper than otherwise similar (albeit superior) Michelins. They are especially good in the wet and wear pretty well. The price may require some negotiation with the other half but little more than half the negotiation required for Michies.
I use Eagles on the Soarer and Pilot Sport 2 on the IS and am highly satisfied with both in their contexts. I have repeat-bought both.
I have Yokohamas on mine, they're pretty good... wear nicely and have quite good dry grip, however in the wet I haven't tried anything to break their traction. I may switch out to the Kumhos when the Yokohamas wear out.
Tim Ross Tinkerer Qld V8 - http://unique-rides.net
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Im Looking at 265/35/18 or 275/35/18's at the moment ( currently run 265's). 
