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kenan · 18th November 2006, 09:45 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, 09:47 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, 09:51 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, 06:52 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, 08:36 AM

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

TREG · 13th December 2006, 05:28 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, 04:37 PM

bridgestone potenza RE55

Mad Dog · 22nd January 2007, 10:40 AM

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

seagull · 22nd January 2007, 01:33 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, 03:10 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, 05:48 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 · 31st January 2007, 11:21 PM

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 · 31st January 2007, 11:32 PM

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

hyrev · 1st February 2007, 02:49 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, 08:25 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

Bigrex · 1st February 2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenan

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.

Just fitted 275/30 19 FK452s to replace 265/30 19 FK451s so i will let you know when it rains.

moleman · 1st February 2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenan

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.

I thought they were replacemnet for the 451s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrex

Just fitted 275/30 19 FK452s to replace 265/30 19 FK451s so i will let you know when it rains.

They're shit. Horrible in the wet. As much grip as a dog on lino.

Lesliedc · 8th February 2007, 04:07 PM

Have used Eagle F1s on the road and was adeqately impressed.
Used Toyo T1R on a set of R33 rims for track days and was very impressed. Now use T1Rs on the rims I use for the road. Wear seems to be very good as well. T1Rs are also slightly cheaper than the T1Ss.
Also good in the wet.

seagull · 3rd March 2007, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R32 Combat

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

in belgium no problem to find them

400euro/tyre for 265/35/zr18

hockey-boy · 3rd March 2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moleman

I thought they were replacemnet for the 451s.
They're shit. Horrible in the wet. As much grip as a dog on lino.

i will second this the F452's a horrible when its wet.
i have a nightmare at oulton park in them car was all over, i had just had them fitted before we went and they havent changed since.
my oppinion on them

View Poll Results: What make of tyres do you use?
Goodyear	112	11.83%
Continental	32	3.38%
Toyo	181	19.11%
Pirelli	40	4.22%
Michelin	41	4.33%
Dunlop	67	7.07%
Bridgestone	199	21.01%
Avon	25	2.64%
Yokohama	104	10.98%
Falkens	146	15.42%
Voters: 947. You may not vote on this poll

18th November 2006, 09:47 AM	#182 (permalink)
Fuggles Fuggles is at Nissan GT-R London Registered Join Date: Jul 2001 Cars owned: none Posts: 26,315	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. __________________

18th November 2006, 09:51 AM	#183 (permalink)
kenan kenan is unaware they can edit their status GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter, Devon Cars owned: 33 GTR, 205 MI16 Posts: 1,896	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, 06:52 AM	#184 (permalink)
TREG TREG is the man to speak to about photographing your wedding! R35 Section manager Join Date: May 2004 Location: West sussex. Cars owned: R 35 GTR Posts: 10,543	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!!! __________________ Your GTR wedding photographer.

13th December 2006, 08:36 AM	#185 (permalink)
Fuggles Fuggles is at Nissan GT-R London Registered Join Date: Jul 2001 Cars owned: none Posts: 26,315	255/45/17 is quite a rare size and not all manufacturers offer them. __________________

15th January 2007, 04:37 PM	#187 (permalink)
seagull seagull is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ZEEBRUGGE Cars owned: SKYLINE GTR-R34 Posts: 204	bridgestone potenza RE55 __________________

22nd January 2007, 10:40 AM	#188 (permalink)
Mad Dog Mad Dog is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Suffolk Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 25	Falken 542s all round (265 35 18) Good and grippy __________________

22nd January 2007, 03:10 PM	#190 (permalink)
SiKBoY SiKBoY is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 147	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. __________________

31st January 2007, 11:21 PM	#192 (permalink)
mr_abate mr_abate is When I turn the key I hear music GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 46	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? __________________

31st January 2007, 11:32 PM	#193 (permalink)
tuRBy tuRBy is on boost GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Cars owned: 32gtr Posts: 720	kumho ku15, they have more grip wet and dry than my previous bridgestone potensa's [g3's] __________________

1st February 2007, 08:25 AM	#195 (permalink)
Aitch Aitch is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned 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 __________________

8th February 2007, 04:07 PM	#198 (permalink)
Lesliedc Lesliedc is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wantage Oxfordshire Cars owned: Nissan Stagea 2000 reg Posts: 61	Have used Eagle F1s on the road and was adeqately impressed. Used Toyo T1R on a set of R33 rims for track days and was very impressed. Now use T1Rs on the rims I use for the road. Wear seems to be very good as well. T1Rs are also slightly cheaper than the T1Ss. Also good in the wet. __________________ It's only life, we all make it through eventually.

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