Tyre suggestions for stock wheels

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by Vader, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    Just got the zed, and she needs 4 new tyres. I don't have a huge budget, and am wondering what people suggest.

    I would buy wheels and tyres second-hand if it didn't cost a lot more.

    #1 priority is price
    #2 priority is performance
    #3 priority is more rubber

    Currently have 225/50 R16 x4

    <$800

    And I'm in WA. Please don't send me across the country. :)

    TIA
     
  2. sandeep

    sandeep Active Member

    I would recommend bridgestone potenza re001's. Great tyres, and should fit in under your budget in that size.
     
  3. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    Great! I used to have some Potenza's years ago on my scorpion. The rubber seemed to be a little soft though. Great handling, just bad life.

    Can I expect the same?
     
  4. WazTTed

    WazTTed Grease Monkey

    be nice 2 her get some nice 17s :D:D:D:D

    dunlop 3000A are awesome tyres. not sure if they do a 16 inch tyre tho.
    very good in the dry and wet
     
  5. sandeep

    sandeep Active Member

    I'd expect that they'll be similar. but if your alignment is good and you drive normally they should last a fair while.
     
  6. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    Alignment WILL be good after I get tyres and then get the alignment corrected :)

    Need to get Rear Upper Camber arms (if that's what they are called) also, as you can see the camber is out.
     
  7. ZXDEVIL

    ZXDEVIL Active Member

    I had 3000A's on my zed...fantastic in the dry but i felt they weren't the best in the wet... they definitely do a 16 inch tyre.
     
  8. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    Stay with the same size? 225/50's R16 are stock?
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2009
  9. WazTTed

    WazTTed Grease Monkey

    see if you can get a 245 on the rear :D:D should fit :D
     
  10. black baz

    black baz black 'n blue Bazemy

    ... 245/45/16 will fit and are available in nexen 3000 .. but you pay for a non stock size ... i have them on the rears .. cost $220 each .. but now a much cheaper source available locally ...

    ... federal 225/50/16 are not a bad tyre and can be had for around $150-160 (but would need to check what i actually paid for them) .....

    prices include a balance but alignment was extra ... around $60.00 for 4 wheels ....
     
  11. TQE-756

    TQE-756 Active Member

    245/45/16 all round... Hankook Ventus Prime. Great in the dry... pretty good in the wet.
     
  12. roi

    roi wallet inspector

    Ahh if only you were in vic.
    I could look after you on the Adrenalin's at cost.

    tut tut
     
  13. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    What's delivery to WA 6172, and what's the forum price?
     
  14. gontix

    gontix New Member

    I bought some Toyo Teo's 225/50/16's. For a cheap $160 a pop, the're quite good in dry and wet.
     
  15. dws123

    dws123 Guest

    I use toyo proxer R1 and they meet all your needs on price and performance.
    Dave
     
  16. Jinxed

    Jinxed Moderator

    hey mate, i use maxxis MA-Z1 tyres on mine (18's)

    they are cheap enough to not have to worry about destroying them if you want to, but a reasonably soft compound which gives good grip when required (99% of the time).....

     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2009
  17. Jinxed

    Jinxed Moderator

    see the product review section, there a re 5 reviews on tyres there

    maybe that will help get you started on other peoples first hand experience with particular brands

     
  18. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

    Yer, saw the reviews, though there is no prices. That's the reason for this thread.
     
  19. Vader

    Vader Just another guy

  20. black baz

    black baz black 'n blue Bazemy

    .. with the name "wanli", i would be looking the other way ... !!!

    my recent purchase had tyres branded "westlake" and they are absolute rubbish ....

    did a google on them to find that they are made in China and were the subject of one major recall in the USA .... suggest you do the same on those tyres ...
     

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