View Poll Results: What is the best performance, money for value tyre for street driving?
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05-29-2007, 03:54 AM
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hi guys, long time no sees
i need to ask opinions on tyres as I am shopping around now and thought I shoulda just continue on this thread rather than create a new one..
my local tyre store has recommended Michelin Pilot Preceda (PP2) at $435 (sounds rather dear) and was wondering if anybody tried this or can give any recommendation or advice..
http://www.michelin.com.au/tyres/pas...lotPreceda.asp
I am also shopping around for front brake pads and is likely to contact Project Mu guys a call.. I just need one for general street driving so not looking to get top of the range HC+ etc. any recommendation on front brake pads will also be appreciated
currently most likely to get Project Mu Type NS Front Pair.
http://www.musecret.com.au/category/25?page=1
i need to ask opinions on tyres as I am shopping around now and thought I shoulda just continue on this thread rather than create a new one..
my local tyre store has recommended Michelin Pilot Preceda (PP2) at $435 (sounds rather dear) and was wondering if anybody tried this or can give any recommendation or advice..
http://www.michelin.com.au/tyres/pas...lotPreceda.asp
I am also shopping around for front brake pads and is likely to contact Project Mu guys a call.. I just need one for general street driving so not looking to get top of the range HC+ etc. any recommendation on front brake pads will also be appreciated
currently most likely to get Project Mu Type NS Front Pair.http://www.musecret.com.au/category/25?page=1
05-29-2007, 06:05 AM
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Howdy,
Replaced the RE040 with Falken 452s a few weeks ago - very impressed with the ride, handling, and reduced noise. At $239 each (replaced 4) and free alignment - excellent value.
Cheers,
Pappy
Replaced the RE040 with Falken 452s a few weeks ago - very impressed with the ride, handling, and reduced noise. At $239 each (replaced 4) and free alignment - excellent value.
Cheers,
Pappy
05-29-2007, 06:30 AM
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Don't know - the 512s are not listed on Falken's website - http://www.falken.com.au/tyres/passenger-tyres.html
05-29-2007, 07:17 AM
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05-29-2007, 07:45 AM
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Glad that you are still around with your 8.
My Michellin is around $600 now
05-29-2007, 10:46 AM
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if u don't want to list it here, you can PM me.
cheers
05-29-2007, 03:38 PM
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05-30-2007, 01:33 AM
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Although there are a zillion threads on tyres, there are no polls on what is the best tyre for our RX-8.
As there are so many variables and personal opinions on what is the best tyre option, I thought I'd put this one together to gather your collective thoughts on this question...
What is the best money for value tyre for normal city/country driving?
As there are so many variables and personal opinions on what is the best tyre option, I thought I'd put this one together to gather your collective thoughts on this question...
What is the best money for value tyre for normal city/country driving?
on the street.. with just street and rain.. the kumho spt wins... if you are driving over 8/10 ths on the street well that is a different ?. and in the usa. not smart..
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05-30-2007, 02:13 AM
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Falken is rated very poorly in most tyre tests.
Bang for bucks will be Hankook RS2....
I want to see these tyres here though
Bridgestone RE-01R
Yoko Advan AD07
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1
These are all great tyres.
05-30-2007, 05:44 AM
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have you tried its handling in the wet? I heard falken is really scary in the wet.
05-30-2007, 06:13 AM
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Cheers,
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05-30-2007, 06:17 AM
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05-30-2007, 06:21 AM
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Cheers
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05-30-2007, 06:31 AM
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Wet braking test showed the Dunlop/Bridgestone/Falken to be almost lineball.
Wet cornering test had the Falken second behind the Bridgestone.
Wet lap test had the Falken second behind the Goodyear.
This is how the points went overall..
1. Goodyear 99.24
2. Bridgestone 99.05
3. Dunlop SP 98.36
4. Falken 452 98.33
5. Pirelli 97.81
6. Hankook 95.98
I know there are better tyres out there but I am more than satisfied with the Falken, I believe they represent superb value for money and the Wheels comparison provides a great objective overview.
Cheers,
Pappy
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07-08-2007, 08:54 AM
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Quiet Performer tyres
I chose the Falken 452 for quietness, performance, value in that order.
In the most geeky of ways, I measured the noise with a sound level meter, rolling at 100kph over the same sections of the freeway with the clutch out as well as in.
I found the new tyres were 1dB quieter that the stock Potenza R040.
At 60kph, I can only hear the engine.
Performance? I'm not sure how to test this out properly and objectively.
In the most geeky of ways, I measured the noise with a sound level meter, rolling at 100kph over the same sections of the freeway with the clutch out as well as in.
I found the new tyres were 1dB quieter that the stock Potenza R040.
At 60kph, I can only hear the engine.
Performance? I'm not sure how to test this out properly and objectively.
07-08-2007, 05:59 PM
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Yes, I'm still very happy with my Fulda Exeleros. What pleases me is their quietness, super performance in the wet (when we get rain) and wear qualities. At 30,000km since fitting, they look like they might have at least another 25-30,000km in them. Since they've now worn a bit, turn in is sharper too. They haven't become noisier, unlike the OEM Bridgestones. However, they are 245's, so may not be directly comparable with those on the poll list.
07-08-2007, 10:30 PM
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Yes, I'm still very happy with my Fulda Exeleros. What pleases me is their quietness, super performance in the wet (when we get rain) and wear qualities. At 30,000km since fitting, they look like they might have at least another 25-30,000km in them. Since they've now worn a bit, turn in is sharper too. They haven't become noisier, unlike the OEM Bridgestones. However, they are 245's, so may not be directly comparable with those on the poll list.
07-08-2007, 10:55 PM
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Are you comparing your 2nd set to what you remembered last from the 1st set of OEM. You must note that they BECOME noisier, something you'll notice later down the track at 20-30 000km.