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Started by SAV84C, Jun 25 2011 04:53 PM

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#241 SAV84C

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 01:13 AM

Quick update on the rims.

Paint stripped and rims washed

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Primed ready for sanding and painting

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Got this week off so hoping to get them finished and chuck some new tyres on them.. Tossing up between Falken FK492 and Kumho KU27 or 36.. The 31s dont have a high enough load rating for 225/45 18

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:38 AM

Ku36>ku27

But remember the 36 is a semi slick and wet weather performance and tyre life will suffer ;)

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 08:48 AM

Well I want something that will last and have the wet/dry performance but budget wont let me spend more than $230 corner

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:38 AM

skipping meals + eating insects and rodents to save for better tyres > chat tyres.

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:45 AM

Tyres are the number one handling mod. Spend money on them. If need be, St George Tyres sell some good tyres online quite cheaply: http://stores.ebay.c...orgetyresonline

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 11:16 AM

225/45 18 load rating 95+ arent a common size hence their higher prices

Been quoted $225 for KU39s from Tempe... I rang other few places and they all quote around the $300+ mark

They are apparently ranked pretty high http://www.kumho.com...id=blog&did=271



Tempe had Bridgestones & Continentals for $325 but on OzFoz they said they both tramline

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 02:59 PM

Yeah 39's are ok...36's are a massive step up...and theyre semi slicks ;)

I only paid $150 a corner for 225/45 17 and an getting a quote atm for some 225/40 18....hopefully under $200!

Ku36 comes in 95w rating for 225/45 18 :D

Edit: 18s suck for prices lol, cheapest i found was $270/corner fitted :(

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 04:35 PM

Treadwear for KU36 low at 180 compared to 290 for KU39.

I drive nearly 500km/week and i rarely push the car to the max so KU39 will be suffice

Just for you Matt

225/40 - $250 http://www.ebay.com....=item27c1f85094

225/45 - $225 http://www.ebay.com....=item2a17d087f9

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 04:56 PM

Fair enough....theyre well worth it though :D

Hmm i rang tempe up the other day? They said they had none in stock? wtf?!

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:17 PM

Give my mate Macca a call at Forest Tyres. Tell him your from SC and mention I sent ya and he will see what he has.

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:28 PM

Will do Shaz!

Im pretty tempted to just pay the extra and get some RE11's from tyrerack, as they are a much better overall tyre...particularly in the wet ;)

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Posted 25 January 2012 - 03:55 PM

Will do Shaz!

Im pretty tempted to just pay the extra and get some RE11's from tyrerack, as they are a much better overall tyre...particularly in the wet ;)


HEAPS better tyre :)

Mine were just over $300ea US posted :) after 6000km I'm more then happy :)

Didn't you say matt you could get them from
An Aussie supplier for $270?

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Posted 25 January 2012 - 04:42 PM

Yeah i can get the ku36 for $270...$250 i suppose through tempe?

Edit: i did get quoted for that price for re11s but everywhere i rang came back saying they dont, and wont stock them for a couple months now :(

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 08:53 AM

Rims are done and just curing ATM until I get tyres tomorrow.

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There is a few imperfections here n there which aren't too noticable til u get up close and look for them but still pretty happy after the state they were in from the towie chipping the original paint

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 10:08 AM

Yeah 39's are ok...36's are a massive step up...and theyre semi slicks ;)


KU36 is not a semi slick. its a RT (Road Track tyre). They are marketed as a UHP road/track tyre.

It is a great tyre for the money but recently prices have skyrocketed due to not being able to get from the same distributor.

KU39 looks like a nice street tyre.

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:09 AM

Yeah true, not a "real" semi slick i suppose....for street tyres I reckon theyre pretty close though

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:39 AM

they look really nice chris, great job! :)

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:59 AM

Hi,

Nice work mate.

18's for a Foz are a pain in the arse due to the load rating. I know the pain mate!

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 01:42 PM

hope the tyre fitters dont scratch your rims

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 02:02 PM

hope the tyre fitters dont scratch your rims

Im still yet to find a place that doesnt scratch them a bit on the lip? It sucks!!
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