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[Rimfire06]

Hey guys,

 

Looking at getting some new tyres on my WRX. I currently have 2011 WRX rims with 225/45/17 tyres. Was wondering what the best tyres are? Currently have Continental Contisport 2 which are great for grip but seem to wear incredibly fast, any recommendations? Looking to spend no more than around $200 a tyre

 

Cheers.

[aekOne]

Kuhmo SPT/KU31's. Love em. 

[zahmad]

I've had bad experience with the kumho's and if you read up you'll know they get very noisy.

But for the price they go for there's nothing better. You get what you pay for.

If I were you, I'd spend the extra cash and get Bridgestone RE002's

[aekOne]

my tires are whisper quiet

[Robert]

Same

I've put like 30 thousand on mine

Heaps of tread left, still grippy as fork

Comes down to the wheel alignment some times

[Liberty]

I was gonna say that Rob. Lack of proper wheel alignments are what cause a lot of tyre/road noise.

[Josh.]

Go for something like a Michelin Pilot Sport 3 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2. They have the same sort of grip as the Conti's but will last a bit longer.

You will be disappointed going for something like a KU31 after having CS2s.

[Rimfire06]

Thanks for the advice guys, I called around and asked a bit and apparently they don't sell the KU31s anymore.. as the contis go i loved the grip but the wear was insane.. the last 30-40% wore down in like 5,000km and i cant afford to be buying $300 tyres every year and half haha..

 

Going to have a look in to the Bridgestones and Michelin pilots. Does anyone have experience with the Pirelli p7s? 

[argi]

Bringestone Potenza RE002. i have them on my 07 STi. and love them good handling in wet and dry.i got a quote for 235/45/18

$250 each.

[Liberty]

Thanks for the advice guys, I called around and asked a bit and apparently they don't sell the KU31s anymore..

 

Whereabouts are you from? If you're from the Sydney area, I know that Tempe Tyres still stock the KU31's (at $144 each).

[migoreng]

Conti max contact mc5 215/45/17
Had them on my B4 for 30,000km...there was a buy 3 for the price of 4 deal over a year ago...so i paid $150ish x3

Seems like 50%+ tread remaining.

[Rimfire06]

Where abouts are Tempe tires?
I'm on the Central Coast

[Liberty]

860/862-868 Princes Highway, Tempe, NSW, 2044.

 

It might be a bit of a trek for you to come down here though. If you're really keen on them, I'm sure something can be organised between myself and someone from the Central Coast that attends Hooters every month for example. I'm always willing to help out members.

[Beckers]

Yes Gary, you are the best, helping out your suby brothers in their times of need.

 

Thanks mate.

[Liberty]

I know that a few people would do if for me so this is the only way I can help the community at the moment.

[Rimfire06]

Thanks for the help guys, going to do a bit more research before i make a decision.. 

 

Cheers for the offer Gary, if i choose to go for the Kumhos ill have to take you up on it haha.. 

[Liberty]

Sounds good man. The only catch being someone who makes it to the Hooters meets from up your way. I'm sure something can be organised.

[Rimfire06]

Bridgestone have a pretty sick deal on the Potenza RE002s i can get 4 for under $600. Does anyone else have any experience with these tyres? 

[Liberty]

Really? Where at if you don't mind me asking?

[Rimfire06]

Bridgestone Store in Tuggerah, They're currently $189 a tyre for 225/45/17 and buy three get one free.