another tyre choice

[Brad]

I was going to make a late change from the S-Drives to the Bridgestones but was too late. I'm happy so far though, and at $150ea they were not hugely expensive.

*shameless plug mode* I'm selling a set of 14\" NA8 wheels with RT615's if you want to give them a go *end shameless plug mode*

[wun911]

Thats odd the Goodyear rep seemed a little vague…

Yes you can tell the country of origin from the marking on the side wall… BUT it’s a little late when you have paid for them and they are fitted isn’t it?

Yep no matter where those Goodyears are made they are all good enough for Australian consumers. BUT he didn’t tell you that the Thai made tyres are so crap they can’t legally be sold in Europe.

If Goodyear can’t promise you a set of Eagle F1s made in Germany you might end up drawing a short straw and having to live with it.

[spitty]

I just bought a set of REOO1's. Made in Japan is that a good thing or . I will fit the rims to the car tomorrow and see what they are like!!!
John

[16bit]

booked in for the re001's tomorrow morning - how many k's should i scrub them in for and what driving conditions would you recommend?

[16bit]

just got them. any idea of what pressure i should use with these? i usually run about 30psi

[marcusus]

just got them. any idea of what pressure i should use with these? i usually run about 30psi

I suggest not running at 28PSI. It's what I've been doing this past few weeks as an experiment, and it's been giving be worse fuel economy. I put them back up to 29PSI and just from looking at the rate the needle goes down it's already working out to me be more economical.

[16bit]

thanks mate - after i scrub them in and go for a run i will see if i can put them up to 31 or even 32. i have noticed straight away that the change of the direction is much more positive. not a chance to test grip but they feel ok for 4km old.

[marcusus]

Yeah, I've usually got my 195/50/15 Kuhmo's at 30PSI. I'm just doing some solid experimenting with pressures at the moment to prove to myself what's the best pressure. I think economy wise it starts going downhill again after the low 30's.