07-13-2015, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Straw poll - What tyres are you all running at the moment?
It's time for a new set of hoops again and thought to do a quick straw poll on what people are running on their cars.
I've gotten 20,000km from a set of Michelin PSS (rears, fronts have about 40% left) and am considering options. I'm running standard size 225/45/18 on all corners. PSS I'm going to leave aside as I don't need something that grippy for what is predominately DD with a good chunk of highway use to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Shortlist at the moment is the Conti CSC5 and Falkan FK453 (which were recommended as being a standout and overlooked tyre. Lot of 997 drivers like these as a Michelin replacement). I was thinking of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 which I've used on my previous BMW and quite liked. Likely going to try the Falkan hoops I reckon. Love to read your thoughts on what's good for a 328i/335i at the moment. You can leave any RFT at the door however Last edited by MikeVictor; 07-13-2015 at 09:49 PM.. |
07-14-2015, 08:30 AM | #4 |
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07-14-2015, 10:18 PM | #6 |
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The Conti SC5 is a good alternative to the PSS, it's ultimately not as grippy but it's better priced and still a standout performance tyre.
I don't rate the Falken FK453 as a performance tyre. |
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07-15-2015, 12:30 AM | #8 |
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Compressor and a bottle of goo in the boot.
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07-15-2015, 12:33 AM | #9 |
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It's not too late to change my mind. What is it about the tyre you didn't like? The reviews were quite strong (unlike the FK452 it replaced)
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07-15-2015, 08:18 PM | #10 |
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Ended up with a goods price on Michelin PS3s and went for those.
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07-15-2015, 11:22 PM | #11 |
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When I put some new Pirelli RFTs put on my 405s I was told that I can ONLY have RFTs.
(Something to do with the sensors?) Is this true? So many people talk about the ride/handling being better on normal tyres that I was thinking that's what I would do next. |
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Ride and handling better? Yes. Think about getting a compressor in case you get a flat though, they're not expensive. |
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