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Hi there guys,

I'm sure this has been discussed before, however any comments on which tyre for standard 17\" on an SE.

I currently have flogged a set of RT615's (lasted legally for only 6 months/10k) and need a replacement. Not looking for the falkens again, as I would prefer more life from them!!

I have in mind
- bridgestone RE001
- Michelin PP2
- Toyo TR1
- other suggestions????

Something for (very spirited) city driving, rare track day, good wear rate, firm side-wall, yet comfortable on Sydney's shitty roads (dont care about noise).

Any suggestion, particularly from uses of multiple types of brands.

Cheers
C+C

totally interested in this as well, dont really know much about tyres and which brand is good at what... but yeah also looking for \"very spirited\" driving type tyres

Any suggestions???

Also, average prices and the best places to buy them in Sydney.

cheers

C+C

I've got the PP2s on my car, much better handling than either the standard Toyo Trampios that came on it new or the Yoko AVS ES-100's I had on it after the Toyos. I did replace the soft-as-solder Racing Harts with the standard NB8B 16's so it's not a fair comparison. 16's and PP2s or Yokos are a long way ahead of 17's and toyos for handling, particularly on a slightly bumpy surface.

I got about 40k out of the first lot of the PP2's before they got too close to the wear indicators for comfort. They were always great in the wet or dry. I haven't used them on the track, but hearsay suggests they might get a bit squirmy when hot.

Cheers,
Alf

Alf wrote:They were always great in the wet or dry.

That club run you let me drive on was sure fun!

Thanks guys,

what should i expect to pay for a set of 17\"

cheers

C+C

Alf wrote:I've got the PP2s on my car, much better handling than either the standard Toyo Trampios

Agreed, the 17" PP2's deliver a better handling drive in the dry and wet compared to the 17" OEM toyo's. The 17" OEM toyo's are a little bit more comfortable then the 17" PP2's when it comes to bumpy surfaces.

I got about 40k out of the first lot of the PP2's before they got too close to the wear indicators for comfort.

Wasnt that long ago i rotated mine @ 10k, plenty of meat left on them.

I was asked this question just the other day.

Previously in a forum post the bridgestone RE001 rated as good as if not a fraction better than the T1-R. But the T1-R is $100 cheaper per tyre.

Good 2 hear from you Blackster,

Did you go for the 205 or 215 wide choice, and why?

Are there any other choices out there?

cheers

C+C wrote:Good 2 hear from you Blackster,

Did you go for the 205 or 215 wide choice, and why?

I am running the 205s.

If your looking for info as to why wider tyres do not give you better grip, have a looksy here

If you plan on lowering the car with 17"s, know that 215/40s will increase the inward and outer widths by 5mm each.

How much are the RE001s in 17\"?

I know for 16\" its around $200

And for 15 its around $135

i know bob-jane are selling RE001 in 16' for $190 at the moment. Since k-mart tyre and auto also sells this and matches + beats the price by 10%, you could get yourself 16' for $171. Maybe try that?

Craig wrote:

Alf wrote:They were always great in the wet or dry.

That club run you let me drive on was sure fun!

That was on my final set of Yokos a week before they were replaced. Yepp, getting a little hairy by then. Hey but you got the experience of going sideways down Mount Dandenong.

Cheers,
Alf

Ok,
so i have narrowed it doen to the RE001 and PP2. has anyone dríven their cars on both and their thoughts.

Any ideas where to get the best prices in Sydney. Bridgestone have quoted $294 including malance per wheel!!

Cheers

C+C

C+C wrote:Are there any other choices out there?

http://tinyurl.com/49n2s6

It's a US site, so the prices arent reflective.