tyres

[X_Factor]

from what i know
its usually engraved in the back of the rim as well as "made in japan"
for those that i've seen
you can also get the model of the rim and do some research on it as well

[kurpal_v2]

from what i know
its usually engraved in the back of the rim as well as "made in japan"
for those that i've seen
you can also get the model of the rim and do some research on it as well

x2 it varies depending on the model but the sure cut signs are on the "made in japan" tags, the boxes they come in and look at the way the enkkei is engraved on the rim, the replica's usually look fuzzy with slight discrepancies. The center caps sometimes are diff, comes down to the model you looking at and the replica quality.


The model numbers are also off on the rim, like if its an evo5 in question the replica model number reads evo005 or so.

[Grudge]

Oh ok thanks
Any idea where I can get an original set? (People that sell original for sure).

[DSM_05]

For those considering Kumho, here is a good chart from them:



Seems like the solus kh17 and the spt have a good blend of performance and comfort (as was said by previous posters)

[*$kїđž!™]

Where you getting that to buy Z?
Whats the price?
Do they have 15" ?
What is the threadware?

z nice post but answer the question plz...

looking for a set of 15" as well...mth end...please advise as to where they can be found....thanks....

[KURMAman]

well, i called quick service in marabella on friday..looking for some michelins...and i asked the price for some 205/55/15..and he said....get this....$1800 for one.... so i thought the phone had a bad line...and he repeated it again...so i was like ok...

so i called the Quick service in maraval side....same price....wtf.....i jus laugh rel loud yes...

[*$kїđž!™]

kurma man....I am looking for a set of those as well...205/55/15.....if u get anything good let me know...I will let u know if i find anything.....

so guys...where does BF Goodrich rank in comparison to other tyres????

[noshownogo]

still looking for a decent set of 215/55/16 or 215/50/16, most places seem to be low on stock of any sizes atm

[X_Factor]

im lookin for a oldish 15" tire to use as a spare since im upgrading rotors/calipers

anyone hav one?....i dont mind paying a small price for it
cause i really dont wanna put on one of the F1's to use as a spare

[CD4Accord]

We have discussed the available 205/55/15 options SO many times on this thread.. Just read back and kurma and skidz will get your answer...

Concerning BF Goodrich, just go on www.tirerack.com and do your own research..
My take? Above average-good tyres but hugely overpriced in Trinidad..

[KURMAman]

We have discussed the available 205/55/15 options SO many times on this thread.. Just read back and kurma and skidz will get your answer...

Concerning BF Goodrich, just go on http://www.tirerack.com and do your own research..
My take? Above average-good tyres but hugely overpriced in Trinidad..

yea man i know..ive been reading the thread ever since..i jus thought id post up what Quickservice told me on friday.. lol.. $1800 for a 15" michelin..lard fadda...

yea man skidz, Tomorrow i'll call wheel wizards in chaguanas, and Automotive Components in Arima...hopefully i get lucky like X_factor and get some Goodyear at a bess price.. lol.

[X_Factor]

bought a pair of kumho's KR21's
205/60/13
for my father's car...he doesnt drive fast(100-120 for the most)so they should last him a while
paid 740.00 for the pair which includes new valve stems and speed balancing
tires alone were 680.00

i wont recommend these tires for anyone who drives fast
It doesnt have much grip in the dry both in a straight line and around corners...

In wet however, imo they are a bit better, they resist hydroplaning (probably due to the thread depth and pattern) and feels fairly stable

[zorced]

For those considering Kumho, here is a good chart from them:

bless bless

[DSM_05]

bought a pair of kumho's KR21's
205/60/13
for my father's car...he doesnt drive fast(100-120 for the most)so they should last him a while
paid 740.00 for the pair which includes new valve stems and speed balancing
tires alone were 680.00

i wont recommend these tires for anyone who drives fast
It doesnt have much grip in the dry both in a straight line and around corners...

In wet however, imo they are a bit better, they resist hydroplaning (probably due to the thread depth and pattern) and feels fairly stable

Becase the KR21's are a luxury touring tyre, with reduced emphasis on outright grip Ride qulaity and zero noise are the focus of that tyre. Plus they tend to come in taller profiles, which reduces stability IMHO.

In other words, you shouldn't expect anything different from that tyre. I used them already, nice ride, but not a very grippy set of rubber.

[*$kїđž!™]

We have discussed the available 205/55/15 options SO many times on this thread.. Just read back and kurma and skidz will get your answer...

Concerning BF Goodrich, just go on http://www.tirerack.com and do your own research..
My take? Above average-good tyres but hugely overpriced in Trinidad..

yea man i know..ive been reading the thread ever since..i jus thought id post up what Quickservice told me on friday.. lol.. $1800 for a 15" michelin..lard fadda...

yea man skidz, Tomorrow i'll call wheel wizards in chaguanas, and Automotive Components in Arima...hopefully i get lucky like X_factor and get some Goodyear at a bess price.. lol.

already check wheel wizards...they have maxis and nexens for around 550 - 600 cant rememeber exactly.....they getting BF..in two weeks hence thats why i asked about it,,,...expected price is 6 something.....these are nice broad looking tyres...i remember back in the day it was kool to have bf's on your car lol.....

might go with the bf's.......

[CD4Accord]

As with all brands, it depends on the sub-model..

Ask them specifically which BF Goodrich they have in stock and do your research online...
Don't just buy it because of the name...

[KURMAman]

So, guess how much i paid for a pair of New Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres (19560/15) this weekend

Your left kidney?

nopes, not even close

i paid 840.00 for the PAIR!!
didnt even need tires but bought them because of that price!

Well, i went down this morning, and got these same tyres for $640 each....installed and balanced. Im very pleased with my purchase. Thnx for de info boi X_factor.... didnt even know it had a CNG fuelling station in automotive components too. rofl.

[X_Factor]

Nice, thats a good retail price for the tire considering the other crappy brands are between 500-550
what size did you buy?

[KURMAman]

i bought the same 195/60/15 u did...i eh get a sale price like u tho....but still...epic tyres... i still not seeing the difference from my previous 205/55/15 as yet....like the ride tho.

[CD4Accord]

Please post what model of BF Goodrich you bought... Brandname is not enough on this thread...

Thanks

[X_Factor]

^ i think he got the goodyear eagle F1 like what i got

[*$kїđž!™]

yeah kurmaman...if u couuld post up a pic of the tyres too that will be great.....are they broad looking...?

[X_Factor]

^ its the same tires i bought which i also put pics up
i believe on page 28

[*$kїđž!™]

i jus had to

that looking bess..!!! nice and broad....any car would look real sturdy sitting on those!!!

for 60 series they dont look too high.....

kurmaman both 195.....but I am definitely going with 205.....

[X_Factor]

^ those are 50 series

Kurma bought the 60's

[CD4Accord]

Damn, you got those too! I feeling left out!

Which submodel of Eagle F1 is that one? They have so many now I think I lost track
I think it is the Eagle F1 GS-D3 and if it is that one you got yourselves some EXCELLENT rubber..
The grip in both wet and dry is supposed to be prodigious!
It makes my Kumho Ecsta SPT feel a bit deficient all of a sudden..

That said, ASL is simply terrible on the phone.. Whichever old sounding woman who answers couldnt even answer basic questions (and would not listen to what I was saying)

[*$kїđž!™]

okay thought so....nice deal u got there...

[KURMAman]

yea man...i thought it would have looked drastically different from my current 205/55/15...but it doesn't at all.

CD4Accord, in the morning i'll take some pictures and post it up..

[*$kїđž!™]

looking forward to the pics kurmaman......$640 aint bad at all.....

will give ACL a call tomorrow.....

[*$kїđž!™]

which branch ACL kurma man?