Help me choose my next set of tyres

[crazybalhead]

Ok, had discussions with some of you and locally, this is what's available in a 245-40-18" size.


The tyres will be used for daily driving and solodex.

I have T1R's now, and they perform nicely, but I suspect that is only becuase they are at the end of their life and have little tread left.

So,

Toyo T1R: $7000
Toyo Proxies 4: $6000
Nitto Invo: $6000
Kumho Ecsta SPT: $6000
Dunlop Direzza DZ101:$4000

DAVE, I do not want to import tyres, unless you organising.

Opinions please!

[Rudman]

Bridgstone Potenza RE01 or RE11.......Talk done!.....

But looking at your short list, take out the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 one time.....waste of time IMO.

Insert Kumho Ecsta XS and the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 Z (or star spec) and yuh have ah respectable looking short list. Your budget will then decide where yuh going.

BTW, make sure the tyre you select is equal to or greater than 140 TW, otherwise class bump for you. I think one of the Toyos you listed there is 100TW.

[crazybalhead]

Nah Rudi, all ah them is hard road tyres. The Z or Star spec not available locally. RE01 is the best tyre I have ever used, but can't get that here either.

The XS not available.

[Rudman]

Then you shiet outta luck!.........call Dave one time!.....

The Toyo Tripple eights (R888) is avaliable from Milage Mack, but that one is 100TW for sure.

[crazybalhead]

Cyah drive that to wuk every day meng.

[MISHI]

What is the speed/ weight rating on them though?

"H" is a no no

"W" on is acceptable

[crazybalhead]

Mishi R888's are not suitable for everyday driving, the compound is very soft, and may be iffy in rain. A couple people have them on their cars all the time, but not as a daily driver.

[ek4ever]

Nah Rudi, all ah them is hard road tyres. The Z or Star spec not available locally. RE01 is the best tyre I have ever used, but can't get that here either.

The XS not available.

I don't know why the Bridgestone agents here don't bring Potenzas. I met one of them at a Bridgestone shop some time back and tell him all the trouble trying to get Potenzas in TT. I told him when my set finish I'll have to go to another brand cause I not putting Turanzas on my car.

[crazybalhead]

Tell me about it yes.

The semi shitty tyres listed are what is available locally.

[MISHI]

Mishi R888's are not suitable for everyday driving, the compound is very soft, and may be iffy in rain. A couple people have them on their cars all the time, but not as a daily driver.

I meant for your tyre list actually...

[Parvin]

What's the problem with the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 ???

I was thinking about getting them in 215/45/17 for the same daily driving.

I could really use ulyuh info

[obeiron]

Did you consider goodyear eagle f1's? Using those now with no issues.

Price is in the 6000 range for 17's. Hopefully ACL will have 18's as well.

[crazybalhead]

Wouldn't mind the goodyears, but ACL only has Kumhos in 18".

[crazybalhead]

Anybody running R888's in a true street application?

Like 15k Km's a year average.

[W2J]

^ 15k you say I do < 1500km last year to now

[crazybalhead]

Steups, CAR MAKE TO DRIVE!!

G gimme a quote on the Dunlop Direzza star specs nah. 245-40-18.

And yes, I put almost exactly 15k on the car for the year. Same with the VII.

[crazybalhead]

Looking more and more like the invo's for it yes. Decent compromise tyre for a DD with solodex.

[W2J]

I will check tommorow and let you know bro

[Dave]

there are no locally available options that can give good street and track manners

btw, call tyre clinic and ask about the sumitomo htr z3, very respectable tyre

they had indicated they can acquire if needed

[GEAR_HEAD]

have u though abt michelin pilot sport ps2? its around $2500 each but i think they had a 25% off sale....so 4 would be $7500....works very well...i use it on the car for non-solodex driving when i not lazy to change the r888's.

[crazybalhead]

It's 2600 for ONE AFTER DISCOUNT.

[crazybalhead]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/com ... ison_tests

Check this allyuh!

Looks like Number two for me.

[GEAR_HEAD]

It's 2600 for ONE AFTER DISCOUNT.

Ok, i got my 235-45-17 for 1875 each last year with the 25% off discount...

[crazybalhead]

Hoss, the man tell me 3300 for one!!!! and then, he go give meh for 2600. LOL.

[Parvin]

So wait na, Dunlop Direzzas so bad that paper is pelted out at approximately 1900 PER tyre ?

[crazybalhead]

So wait na, Dunlop Direzzas so bad that paper is pelted out at approximately 1900 PER tyre ?

I used them for a year, they were OK on the road, but not good, and terrible at Solodex. Real toose.

[Nebulous_14]

Call Federal in San Fernando on Cipero Street 657-8041 for Bridgestone tyres

[crazybalhead]

Steups. They only have ONE size in 15 inch, and it is not a potenza of any sort.

[EVA Unit-01]

^^drat it!

So wait na, Dunlop Direzzas so bad that paper is pelted out at approximately 1900 PER tyre ?

I used them for a year, they were OK on the road, but not good, and terrible at Solodex. Real toose.

u lie!!! i plannin 2 run Dex dis wkend wit my set! wdmc?!!? *steups*

[De Dragon]

How many people recommending tyres here have actually used them? I bought 2 Dunlop Direzzas 245/45/R17 95W last week and will buy 2 more this week and will let all know how they are. Mind you my use is strictly DD!