What tyres.

[aboo]

Ok guys I need knew tyres & have been having a look on here for what one's to go for.

I know there are the Falken, Proxy & eagle's.

Whats everyones thought?

I have 17x7 wheels & want to go for 225x40x17.

[White Lightning]

Falkens, every time mate. Excellent VFM.

[bradc]

225/45/17 is actually what you are after. Make sure you get a tyre with a 94 load rating and not a 91 or 90.

[aboo]

Thanks Brad for that. Sorry I did mean 45.

[aboo]

If I go for Falken's. Do I go for 452's or 235's?

[Kieran]

Make sure you get a tyre with a 94 load rating and not a 91 or 90.

Bear in mind Andy, that is a matter of opinion. Your tyres won't suddenly explode and kill you if you don't get 94L tyres - 91s would be sufficient.

[stuey]

My current set are only rated at 91 and no probs yet, even heavily loaded. Think it's still 615 kg per tyre so will be fine...

Never tried the Falkens, used the Toyo T1r's alot and the're good too ..

[aboo]

Bear in mind Andy, that is a matter of opinion. Your tyres won't suddenly explode and kill you if you don't get 94L tyres - 91s would be sufficient.
I know what your saying K. I dont want to start another debate on tyres:)

I'v read enough to know what ratings to go for just what type. /yes

[bradc]

Indeed, what I should have said is:

Tyres with a load rating of 90 or 91 are designed for 600 or 615kg load. An auto VR-4 with two passengers will almost certainly exceed this when static. While cornering or braking the load to the front tyres will be well above those ratings. A tyre with a 94 load rating, which is standard for most 225/45/17 tyres from quality manufacturers is rated for 670kg which is a better option for a VR-4.

The only reason Kieran is saying this is in a weak attempt to justify the option of 215/45/17 tyres which typically come in 87 or 91 load rating and are simply inadequate (and 87 is frankly borderline and less than the stock tyres mitsi themselves recommend) for a VR-4. You're making the right choice with 225/45/17 tyres.

It should be noted that the FK452's are 94, as are T1R's and F1 Assym's. So there isn't really much to worry about anyway!

[Kieran]

The only reason Kieran is saying this is in a weak attempt to justify the option of 215/45/17 tyres

No, Brad. I'm saying that because 91 load rating tyres are fine. 94 load rated tyres are an option, but they are not mandatory.

As are 215/45/17s - But Andy mentioned in the first post that he wanted 225/45/17s, so that wasn't really worth tabling as an option in this case.

Besides, had I have mentioned them, you would've started carping on about the wrongness of them again...

[gallvr4]

andy i have had 18"nancans on my car since i got it(2 ring trips,japfest and acting the mick around home)......good wearing......not much road noise.....and not too bad in the wet......great in the dry..........

[Nick Mann]

I prefer a stiffer sidewall, so I'd go for 94's over 91's. However, if Brad is right that loads will be well over the capabilities of a 91 rated tyre, then a 94 wouldn't be enough anyway.

I'd suggest that a 91 is fine if that is what you want - it will give you a better ride in everyday use.

[aboo]

I agree with all above but what make is the question?

[Nick Mann]

Personally, if buying them all at Camskill prices, I'd go for FK452's. If I could get a better deal on one of the others I would probably go for those instead.

[Spirit]

Well I have had all 3 at various times.......and can recommend them all.......but based simply on VFM then the Falken 452's /yes

[BillHardy]

Galvr4,didnt you just post that you got 1900mls from your nancans,if so I dont see why you are rating them

[aboo]

I'll be phoning round for falken 452's then. I think.

[WildCards]

Never tried the Falkens.

T1R's have better dry performance than GSD3's IMO, the turn in is better, the overall grip is equal but the wear rate of T1R's far exceeded that of GSD3's. GSD3's eclipsed T1R's in the wet though.

[stuey]

Never tried the Falkens.

T1R's have better dry performance than GSD3's IMO, the turn in is better, the overall grip is equal but the wear rate of T1R's far exceeded that of GSD3's. GSD3's eclipsed T1R's in the wet though.

+ 1 :iagree:

[miller]

Falken 452's


full stop


pun intended!

[White Lightning]

I have actually got Bridgestone Potenza RE070s on the Evo, but the car came with those on it.

The grip in the dry is absolutely phenomenal but I have no idea what they are like in the wet yet.

I was reading on the Bridgestone website last night that they are designed for extreme grip in dry conditions but are not designed for use at temperatures approaching zero or on snow/ice. So, not ideal for a car that you plan on using during the British winter!

They are not badly priced at £104 each from Camskill (for 224 45 17) either.

Just thought I would table another suggestion but I suspect not a good one for Scottish winter roads ...

[gallvr4]

Galvr4,didnt you just post that you got 1900mls from your nancans,if so I dont see why you are rating them



your right i did.....but that was a 1900 mile "ring trip" for me,drive for 1900 miles in various weather conditions(snow,rain,sunshine),do 10-12 laps with the tyres screeching on every corner i could and then back to ireland and still have a set of desent tyres for when i get home
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not bad in my humble opinion