KU36 and KU27 205/50 15
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:01 pm
Finally bought some tyres. Thanks to all who have helped me with advice here.
I was going for a balance of grip, longevity, and comfort. I had decided on the KU27 since they get very good reviews, have huge tread wear (500-600), and are on 15% off at ITT. However I'd learned from research here that you should check how old they are. This saved me from a 4.9 year old set of Hankook v12s and from a set of 3 year old KU27s. Since I don't put that many k's on my 5, it didn't make sense to get a high tread wear tyre when it'll be basically expired in 2 years.
So I've bought a set of KU36s made in 49 2015. Better grip than the 27's, and they look better too. I had heard that they're noisy but with my exhaust I think that should be moot anyway.
They are on sale here for ~$116 each if anyone else wants some. I figure 15% off might be handy to those looking for pairs rather than 3 for 4 deals.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281636158110
Thanks again for the advice all.
I was going for a balance of grip, longevity, and comfort. I had decided on the KU27 since they get very good reviews, have huge tread wear (500-600), and are on 15% off at ITT. However I'd learned from research here that you should check how old they are. This saved me from a 4.9 year old set of Hankook v12s and from a set of 3 year old KU27s. Since I don't put that many k's on my 5, it didn't make sense to get a high tread wear tyre when it'll be basically expired in 2 years.
So I've bought a set of KU36s made in 49 2015. Better grip than the 27's, and they look better too. I had heard that they're noisy but with my exhaust I think that should be moot anyway.
They are on sale here for ~$116 each if anyone else wants some. I figure 15% off might be handy to those looking for pairs rather than 3 for 4 deals.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281636158110
Thanks again for the advice all.