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kenan · 18th November 2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuggles

Just as an aside, the man who was the main designer of the R34, reckons the Falkens are the worst tyres for a Skyline.

Thats strange as they are what a well respected tuner reccomend

Fuggles · 18th November 2006, 10:47 AM

Maybe but I'm only passing on what one person said. TBH, I've used them and they didn't last at all, far too soft.

kenan · 18th November 2006, 10:51 AM

Can't argue about them being soft LOL

Funny how when it comes to tyres everyone has their own top 3 and that they are all different

TREG · 13th December 2006, 07:52 AM

I really wanted 255/45/17 in Goodyears F1s,but they dont make them! I dont want the car to sit on 255/40/17 as it catches speed bumps and ruins my splitter. So looks like Im heading towards Toyos (Which I had on my Subarus) or SO1 Bridgestones-SO3s are not made in 255/45/17 either!!!

Fuggles · 13th December 2006, 09:36 AM

255/45/17 is quite a rare size and not all manufacturers offer them.

TREG · 13th December 2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuggles

255/45/17 is quite a rare size and not all manufacturers offer them.

Yep!

seagull · 15th January 2007, 05:37 PM

bridgestone potenza RE55

Mad Dog · 22nd January 2007, 11:40 AM

Falken 542s all round (265 35 18)
Good and grippy

seagull · 22nd January 2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R32 Combat

Bridgestone Potenza RE55 are awesome, its a crying shame you can't get them over here.

yep thy are verry good

and street legal in belgium E-aproved

only good for the dry days

SiKBoY · 22nd January 2007, 04:10 PM

Ive had Toyos on other cars in the past, I will say one thing about them they feel better if you over inflate them slightly. IMO they are the best wet tyre I have ever used but far from the best in the dry. The problem is the sidewall isnt as good as other brands.

kenan · 22nd January 2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Dog

Falken 542s all round (265 35 18)
Good and grippy

Really? I thought they were the cheaper versions of the 451s. How are they in the wet as might be needing some new boots soon.

mr_abate · 1st February 2007, 12:21 AM

hi everyone, iv got to buy 4 new tires for my r33 gtr.has anyone had a set of bf goodrich on their car?either thaat or i was thinking toyo t1r or goodyear eagle f1s.ne ideas?

tuRBy · 1st February 2007, 12:32 AM

kumho ku15, they have more grip wet and dry than my previous bridgestone potensa's [g3's]

hyrev · 1st February 2007, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_abate

hi everyone, iv got to buy 4 new tires for my r33 gtr.has anyone had a set of bf goodrich on their car?either thaat or i was thinking toyo t1r or goodyear eagle f1s.ne ideas?

BFG KDW2 275/35 on all 4

Aitch · 1st February 2007, 09:25 AM

Had the BF's and they were OK, but need over inflating slightly to get the best from them, prefer the new Toyo Proxes TR-1's (not S's as sidewall not so good)

The Toyo's like around 34 to 36 psi in 40 profiles.

Aitch

View Poll Results: What make of tyres do you use?
Goodyear	92	12.94%
Continental	24	3.38%
Toyo	130	18.28%
Pirelli	32	4.50%
Michelin	30	4.22%
Dunlop	41	5.77%
Bridgestone	160	22.50%
Avon	17	2.39%
Yokohama	75	10.55%
Falkens	110	15.47%
Voters: 711. You may not vote on this poll

18th November 2006, 10:47 AM	#182 (permalink)
Fuggles GTROC Chairman Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: UK Posts: 16,624	Maybe but I'm only passing on what one person said. TBH, I've used them and they didn't last at all, far too soft. __________________ . GTROC chairman Please feel free to contact me with any GTROC questions send an email to info@gtr.co.uk or send a PM

13th December 2006, 09:36 AM	#185 (permalink)
Fuggles GTROC Chairman Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: UK Posts: 16,624	255/45/17 is quite a rare size and not all manufacturers offer them. __________________ . GTROC chairman Please feel free to contact me with any GTROC questions send an email to info@gtr.co.uk or send a PM

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18th November 2006, 10:51 AM	#183 (permalink)
kenan GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter, Devon Posts: 1,900	Can't argue about them being soft LOL Funny how when it comes to tyres everyone has their own top 3 and that they are all different

13th December 2006, 07:52 AM	#184 (permalink)
TREG GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: West sussex. Posts: 3,523	I really wanted 255/45/17 in Goodyears F1s,but they dont make them! I dont want the car to sit on 255/40/17 as it catches speed bumps and ruins my splitter. So looks like Im heading towards Toyos (Which I had on my Subarus) or SO1 Bridgestones-SO3s are not made in 255/45/17 either!!!

15th January 2007, 05:37 PM	#187 (permalink)
seagull GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ZEEBRUGGE Posts: 46	bridgestone potenza RE55

22nd January 2007, 11:40 AM	#188 (permalink)
Mad Dog GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 25	Falken 542s all round (265 35 18) Good and grippy

22nd January 2007, 04:10 PM	#190 (permalink)
SiKBoY GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 141	Ive had Toyos on other cars in the past, I will say one thing about them they feel better if you over inflate them slightly. IMO they are the best wet tyre I have ever used but far from the best in the dry. The problem is the sidewall isnt as good as other brands.

1st February 2007, 12:21 AM	#192 (permalink)
mr_abate GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 26	hi everyone, iv got to buy 4 new tires for my r33 gtr.has anyone had a set of bf goodrich on their car?either thaat or i was thinking toyo t1r or goodyear eagle f1s.ne ideas?

1st February 2007, 12:32 AM	#193 (permalink)
tuRBy GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 547	kumho ku15, they have more grip wet and dry than my previous bridgestone potensa's [g3's]

1st February 2007, 09:25 AM	#195 (permalink)
Aitch GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 227	Had the BF's and they were OK, but need over inflating slightly to get the best from them, prefer the new Toyo Proxes TR-1's (not S's as sidewall not so good) The Toyo's like around 34 to 36 psi in 40 profiles. Aitch