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nankang tires any good?

Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:52 am
by ncmx5
found the on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/17-inch-brand-ne ... dZViewItem

they any good? NCs run 205/45r17s

$100 per tyre is good deal cf michelin precedas.

Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:03 am
by Craig
With all the parallel importing of shyte tyres I'd never buy a set off some of the smaller independant retailers now, let alone of Ebay. Tyres are just too critical for that kinda risk IMHO, as they are the only thing holding you to the road, and especially given the spirited way us lot drive. The Toyo tech talk has made me very wary of so called cheap tyre bargains.

Craig

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:27 am
by Sean
CHeap tyres seem to make effective crash barriers :shock:

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:32 am
by ncmx5
so they're sh*t?

i dont want sh*t tyres.. just thought they were good, and at an extremely good price.

but if they're crap quality, forget it then. mite use it for burnouts. :P nah, be sensible.

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:11 pm
by mr_rotary
I have just bought a set of Nexen 185/60/r14 off this guy and am expecting deleivery any day. The price of these are $10 dearer each than a set of second hand tyres. I am a strong believer on NOT paying exorbant prices of ANY retailer these days.

Considering I still have mud/snow tyres fitted to the car, these MUST be better :lol:

Once fitted, I'll give some feedback 8)

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:36 pm
by SuperMazdaKart
hey i got nexens too. same size i think as well. came with a wheels deal from Tempe.

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:36 pm
by Okibi
They're crapola, if you wanna slip and slide get cheap crap tyres.

If you wanna corner faster splash the cash and get quality tyres.

Re:

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:05 pm
by mr_rotary
Okibi wrote:They're crapola, if you wanna slip and slide get cheap crap tyres.


Nothing wrong with drifting :lol:

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:34 pm
by Okibi
nope, i'll post some pics from the SA vs WA meet yesterday soon.

A brand new set of Nankings lasted about 5 laps of Wannaroo before delaminating.

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:54 pm
by AJ
that's a polite way to phrase \"sh*t themselves\" Okibi :lol:

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:57 pm
by ducktape69
meh. i have nankangs and reckon they r damn good especially for the price...a little sus when cold though...

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:08 pm
by 4sfed5
Yep, ive heard similar stories of Nankangs failing in a big dangerous way after only a few laps on the track from new........
If you want to get freindly with a lamp post then go for it, buy the Nankangs.

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:17 am
by Lucky_Luke
Im new to the forums but Ive been running them for a while now, theyre perfect for a run around tire, especially for the $$$, just for doing the k's on them ... But ...

I do agree ... unless your drifting, they can be a bit sketchy when pushing hard.
I wouldnt be racing on them thats for sure unless i was the pace car.

L.

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:42 am
by EGG80X
nankangs are for people who spend all their money on bling bling fully sick hectik 20\" chromie and cant afford tyres....... like everyone said - \"u get what you paid for\", save a few more bucks and try to stay away from el cheapo tyres