[Evo Muncher]

Need to change the tyres on my R33.

Any recommendations as to a good mid range tyre?

Thanks

Chris.

 

[Skylining]

VFM tyres.

I've found that the Falken FK-451's are excellent Value For Money and their performance is not bad either.

Paul.

 

[Evo Muncher]

Nice one thanks.

 

[Durzel]

I'll second the Falken FK451s - excellent grip, excellent wear rate. Great everyday tyre.

 

[Bean]

Yep - the Falken's are great tyres without costing the same as a new car to fit a set.

 

[DanTheMan]

Just as a quick reference, approx how much per tyre for the Falkens ??

 

[Big Lad]

My 451s were £70 each for 225/35/18s , but I'd think they would be about the same price for the wider skyline fitment

 

[TOKYO]

Nice one Paul

glen

 

[Fuggles]

I've been ringing around for tyres today but am having real trouble with Falken 451s in the size I want - 275/35/18. Does anyone know a good place to get them?

john

 

[Skylining]

Tired.....

Last time I bought tyres in the UK I used these Guy's:

http://www.performancetyresdirect.co.uk/

Glen,

Did you meet their pit babe :smokin:

Paul.

 

[Durzel]

I've been ringing around for tyres today but am having real trouble with Falken 451s in the size I want - 275/35/18. Does anyone know a good place to get them?

john

Check out http://www.mytyres.net/

Example quote:

Performance Tyres Direct - Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD2 265/35R18 = £181 each, total price £724 WITHOUT VAT (and maybe delivery charges?)

MyTyres.net - Goodyear EAGLE F1 GSD-3 265/35 R18 ZR XL (So) = £165.80 each, total price £663.20 INCLUDING VAT AND P&P.

The latter ones are GSD-3 too, the newest spec.

I'll be buying my rubber from them when my rims arrive...

 

[Skylining]

Durzel,

They don't seem to sell Falkens

Paul.

 

[Durzel]

No, it doesn't appear so

You'd have to use Performance Tyres Direct for Falkens I guess.

 

[TOKYO]

Pit Babe

No .

glen

ps. got any pics

 

[Skylining]

Pit babe

Glen,

No my wife was with me then but Shin, has some good ones:

http://www.prospec-ms.co.uk/report/report_20020531.html

Including a couple of a real nice Silver R33 parked next to a Blue/Black R34.

Paul.

 

[LEIGH]

Yokohamas, or Toyos are good.

www.elitedirect.co.uk

Leigh

 

[Scott]

Toyo's did well in EVO tyre test last month.
Came 3rd to Goodyear and Continental, but at a fraction of the price.
Also won the wet breaking test, which is nice to know they are safe.

 

[LEIGH]

Small mistake on the URL .

www.elite-design.co.uk

Leigh

 

[McLarenFan]

i prefer the Potenza SO-3 although right now i'm using RE771. i dunno whats the best tyre out there but i do know one thing for sure, Pirellis are shits!!! they generate a lot of noise, the tyre dont grip and worst it wear's out twice faster than any goodyears. michelins? last long but not outstanding. goodyears? cheap, nice grip, got good name name (if you're into that sort of thing). dunlops? only if they were made in germany, if your see the one that says "made in thailand"? avoid it like a plague.....
falkens? cheap... cheap.... cheap... it what the guys over here buys when they cant afford continentals, michelins, or bridgestones...

 

[Fuggles]

Avoid the SO3s. Just like the SO2s they tramline like crazy.

You might want to try Chessington Tyres (they have outlets all over - not just Chessington). They have a policy of beating any tyre price.

John