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[SSIKness666]

Ok so I was reading in the current Beaurepaires catalog and they have Goodyear Eagle F1's (directional) for $169 in a 225/45/R17 profile.
 
I have these WRX rims (8th down) and want to put 225/45/R17's on them. I have done my research and they shouldn't scrub and if they do, Josh (sbv) has a guard roller.
 
Oem tires on these are 215's AFAIK.
 
I called up Bob Jane and they have a $100 cash back deal on Bridgestone RE002's with each tire costing $165 (after cashback).
 
My only other option for tires are KU31's based on their reputation on this forum among users.
 
I kind of already know what I want to go for (RE002's ) but thought I'd post up this in case anybody has any other suggestions.
 
Car is NA and will be used as a daily but nontheless I want good rubber on the road.
 
If all goes well, I can get them fitted this Thursday!

It goes against my initital plan to fix up the panel damage on my car and leave the wheels/tires to the very end but they tempt me every day!

Thanks!
 
Note: I'm running RSR springs on Bilsteins, so will scrubbing potentially be an issue?

[Robert]

Ku31's are good value for money
Better tyres out there though

[Cam.]

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX!

They are on the same level as the RE002's I had last year and a step above KU31's 

You should have no issues with a 225 45.

[RX25SE]

*Tyre

 

 

I have a set of Sumitomo HTRZII's in a 215/45-17 waiting to go on Wifey's RX. I have used Sumitomo's before, seem good value for a Japenese made tyre.

[SSIKness666]

Ku31's are good value for money
Better tyres out there though

 

 

I should have noted, my budget is sub $200ea.

 

KU31's work out to be $190ea.

 

I'm wanting to jump on the RE002's after the $100 cashback was mentioned.

Thanks Cam =)

Beaurepaires have 25% off Dunlop SP Sport MAXX's but my desired profile wasn't listed. I could give them a call Monday..

Yes,

Tire = US
Tyre = AUS

 

eh

[Liberty]

I think I'd go for the Bridgestone's at that price in all honesty man.

[Josh.]

The RE002 shit all over KU31's. Is that $165 each before the cash back?

The Eagle F1 Directional 5's are on a buy 3 get the 4th free deal at the moment.

[SSIKness666]

The RE002 shit all over KU31's. Is that $165 each before the cash back?

The Eagle F1 Directional 5's are on a buy 3 get the 4th free deal at the moment.

 

 

No, cost is adjusted at the time of sale I was told.

 

Where are the Eagle F1's selling with that deal atm?

I haven't heard much about the Eagle F1's and they're directional, whereas the RE002's are asymmetrical.

 

I know it's a bit of a varied topic with so many individual opinions and experience

[zahmad]

Don't bother with Kumho's if you are not poor. RE002 is what I'd go for as many have mentioned....

[Robert]

Oh right.
In the 215/45r17 size for me they worked out just over 100 bucks each.

Total was between 400-500 bucks
Bought direct from kumho though

[zahmad]

Sorry if I seemed like I was having a go at you

I wasn't and was only speaking from my own experience...

They are good for what they cost - much better than any other cheap stuff out there that people put on these days....

[Robert]

Nope sorry should have quoted it, i was referring to the 190 dollar price tag of the 225's

 

 

Yeah they are a cheapish tyre but they are good for high km's and grip ok.

[SSIKness666]

Rubber and wheels going on on Thursday.

RE002's; as Gary said, with a price like that, can't go wrong.

Cheers for the input everyone.

[Liberty]

I wouldn't even think about it. I've always had a soft spot for Bridgestone and I've never been let down. That price is pretty schmick man.