Hey guys i was wondering if any one can help me, i got no idea when it comes to tyres. One is dead, the other needs replacing too, being a bit strapped for cash i am searching EBAY and stuff for tyres. my rear 2 tyres are 265/35/zr18 I am wondering what other numbers will also fit the rims? In order to make it easier to search, i have to broaden my choices. 265 is height. 35 is width. is higher numbers less rubber or vice versa? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys Antony
Firstly, 265 IS NOT the height(it is the tread width in mm.) 35 IS NOT the width(it is the sidewall height, expressed as a percentage of the tread width). You could also look for 235/40/18 or 245/40/18.
Prices from tyre power hornsby yesterday Firenza??? sorry not 100% on the name $215 Nexen 3000 - $225 Nankang Ns2 $209 these are per tyre
Tyres I run the same size tyres on the back of mine as you have. I have a pair of hancocks on there now, they are nice and grippy even in the wet - Yes it belted down with rain here for a couple of days!! They are also quiet and perform well. On the front I have 245/40 ZR 18's, these I bought from City Tyres here in Adelaide, I had them fitted, balanced and aligned for less than $300, the tyre brand is Antyre which I was told was made by Bridgestone, these are also nice and grippy, but a bit softer than the Hancocks, but they do the job well. Hope this helps! You can pay a fortune for tyres but it depends on how you drive your car. I live on a main road, usually my drives are at slightly over the speed limit (+10-20Kph)! a fair bit of town driving and no sliding!
I need new fronts but i'm putting it off until i can make a solid decision on if i want new Rims or not.. to save double spending..... where convenient to St Kilda is open on a weekend and has decent tyre prices?
Usually i go to delarue tyres in Carnegie.. Not far from St Kilda at all. They don't have much in way of Rims, but when it comes to tyres they have always taken care of me. (if i can find cheapies, they'll be fitting them for me )
I currently running 235/40/18 (front) and 245/40/18 (rear) on 18.5 inch rims. 40 series will give you a larger selection in 18's .... if you want to stick to 265's on the rear .... dunlop and Michelin do a 265/40/18 tyre. BUT you are talking big bucks .... $200 plus per tyre .... 235/40/18 and 245/40/18 tyres you can get from $135 - $200 per tyre range - NEW. Depends on quality etc .... Cheers
Doubt these will fit your rims.... ...if a 265 was on previously. If you can't afford $225 for a Nexen 3000 try the second hand tyre dealers, they get most of their stock from Japan where they need to change to winter and summer tyres each year. Egg
Have a talk to Rik (forum name roi). He works at Bob Jane in box hill. He's always looked after forum members and can help you source second hand tyres if you decide to go that way.
Beaurepaires have a deal atm, I got 235/45R17 Dunlop sport maxx for $225 each. All Dunlop sport maxx are 15% off and they are bloody good tyres.
LMFAO. NEGATIVE they are a cheapy chinese brand like wanli, clear, nankang etc. sorry, i find it a bit of a laugh when someone lies to you, blantently. yes i'm going to say Maxxis maz1's but why wouldn 't i? $223 forum price with disc (RRP $269) came third last year in the wheels magazine tyre of the year contest. "Maxxis News MA-Z1 Victra Best in Wet Braking & Noise in Wheels Test 5/27/2005 With its advanced silica compound, the MA-Z1 Victra provides excellent traction on wet roads and minimum noise at high speeds ? a fact that has now been confirmed by an Australian motoring magazine. In independent tests, Wheels has ranked Maxxis? ultra high performance radial first in two categories. In its May 2005 issue, the magazine tested nine 235/45R17 size tires, including models from BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Kumho, Michelin, Toyo, and Yokohama. Wheels found that the MA-Z1 performed the best of all tires tested in wet braking and noise. The MA-Z1 Victra?s superb performance on rain-soaked roads is a critical safety feature. According to Wheels: ?Everyone in the tire game can tell you that wet-stopping ability is the number-one criterion for discerning tire buyers?Emergency stopping in the wet is the worst case motoring scenario in the minds of many. Success depends on several factors, but the biggest variable you can change is the tire.? Using cars driven at 70 km/h, each model was tested three times on a controlled wet surface, with the MA-Z1 Victra stopping in the shortest average distance. In its explanation of the test results, Wheels noted that ?Interestingly, Maxxis was also the softest compound tested, which correlates well with its impressive wet-stop performance.? Designed to provide a quiet ride along with its great performance, the MA-Z1 Victra?s noise levels were also lowest of the models tested. Wheels used a sound-pressure-level (dB) meter set to the dB scale to measure noise levels in three separate readings, with the MA-Z1 Victra rated the quietest. The magazine rated the MA-Z1 Victra third overall. Wheels also tested 215/60R16 touring tires from the same nine companies, and ranked Maxxis? MA-P1 fifth overall. The MA-P1 ranked second in the publication?s wet cornering tests for touring tires. Maxxis thanks Wheels for this recognition of its products. " Maxxis were pipped at the post by Goodyear Eagle F1 Gsd3's (2nd) then Dunlop Sport Maxx (1st) hope that helps.
Nice, the Dunlop Maxx and the DS-G3 were what I was tossing up between but went the Dunlop cause they were only 220 vs 270 for the eagles. Turns out I made the right choice.
understeer can be a bit of a bugger, just ask doug (Red32) with the GSD3's. but then again, just looking at the tyre it does say "i understeer" (put your ear to the tyre) as it is a 50% air/ tread ratio. great for expelling water, but gives a little in handling! regards rikman!
What do you mean by 50% air/tread ratio? The other reason I went for the Dunlops was also the good reviews I saw everywhere including places like www.tirerack.com
tyre longevity what about tyre longevity... softer compounds wearing faster and all that... and slightly off topic, but if i was looking to go to 18" rims, whats the general price for a tyre and wheel combo, 18", 235 tyres up front, 255 at back.
I will vouch for the set of MA-Z1 i got off you a week or 2 ago.They stick to the road like an f1 tyre,and a great tread pattern as well .Im very happy with them,Thanks :zlove: (not pictured in my sig pic,i better change that,car doesnt look like that anymore)
the GY has the same size thickness tread as it does grooves. (very groovy) hence 50% rubber tread to air(groove) I was taught the wet weather tread is like digging sand with your hands. now you can dig a lot more sand with open hands than close fists, correct? you can also dig more sand with your fingers apart than closed together. it sounds stupid i know, but go to the f'n beach and do it, it just makes bloody sence. (stop looking at me like that!) anyway, the Sports Maxx are a good tyre, (obviously the testing doesn't lie, does it llyod? show me the Nexen placement...) er dollar wise, i'm working that out. give me a moment, i'm waiting for a phone call back!
thanks simon! i rectum they are an awesome tyre. about tread wear, silica based tyre will last longer due to less rolling resistance- then less heat build up, the rubber doesn't soften as much and last longer. it also grips a lot better in the wet, dramatically. The other thing you want to look, make sure the tyre has a Nylon overlay, different brands have different names for it- spiral overlay, Jointless nylon banding, nylon wrap, etc etc. The purpose of the nylon keeps the tyre in a much more 'round' shape. Obviously as a tyre heats up through friction, the rubber shrinks and the steel belts expand. the steel belts in the tread join together at the edge of the tread to canvas. through this expansion, often in your cheap tyres the belt seperate from the canvass, and the tyre is then useless-often dangerous. the nylon assists in keeping the steel belt casings firmly together with the edge of the sidewall. It also has many other functions, such as being lighter than steel, so a tyre can have a higher load rating, with less steel-making the tyre lighter with less momentum and uses less fuel, and brakes shorter. (i love tyres) would you like to know about sipes next?
