Guest peter162 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 alrite guys replacing my 2 rear tyres when i get all my alloys refurbed and sprayed matt black there 255/35/r18 i only wanna spend like max £130 a tyre, used to put kumho's on my old celica gt seemed pretty good but atm I'm torn between either Kumho KU39 Ecsta Le Sport KU 39 - 255/35/R18/94Y/XL/TL £115 each for just the tyres no fitting or Falken FK452 - 255/35/R18/94Y/XL/TL £121 each for just the tyres no fitting which ones would be best if anyone has any experience of either brands on the rear of the car cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I think the Falcon's are quite well respected. I used to have them when I had my stock wheels MANY years ago. They were v good for the money. Actually, I don't know how much they are, but I remember reading that Falcon has released a new replacement for the FK452 - called, imaginitively, the FK453 - which may be worth a look... Good hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Falken FK452 or Avon zz3 for well priced tyres. I wouldn't go any cheaper. Never used Kumho so cant comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Avsn Zz3 get my vote. Just replaced my old ones, bought 2 from camskill for £250 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The Avon will be fine on an N/A but i wouldnt put the Avon zz3 on for a tt or bpu i've used them and the rear let go all the time. Falken 452's or as stated the newer 453 would be your best bet for the £130 budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 just bear in mind its not really a good idea to skint out on tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 just bear in mind its not really a good idea to skint out on tyres +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 +1 for the FK452 I had the ZZ3's on before these and they were terrible in comparison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Another +1 for the falken's bloody awesome rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The 452 and the Kumho are decent tyres, but when I put new wheels on my TT last month I splashed out on Bridgestone REO50's and, quite frankly the difference is a LOT. I wouldn't go back to the others despite the large difference in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaLKeRR Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 These are the tyres im going to give a go next time round when mine need replacing http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Sessanta.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter162 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 cheers guys, probably gonna go with the falken 452's then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 just bear in mind its not really a good idea to skint out on tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Got Falken 452's on mine at the moment (stock 17's) and can't fault them. They do wear quick with over enthusiastic driving but the grip is fantastic. Ive drove my brothers N/A with el cheapo tyres and there is a big difference. So, from my experience - Falken 452 or Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 - Both amazing in the wet & dry for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not had the Kumho's, but the Falken's are an excellent tyre. I only got Avon ZZ3's once when the Falken's were unavailable at short notice, they were terrible compared to the Falken's IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd never buy cheap tyres for any car, let along something RWD with a bit of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 i used falken 452s on my front end and to be honest i was scared to really slam the brakes on as i had a few lock ups where the tyres just skidded, i had previously been quite late to get on the brakes but after those i will never buy cheap tyres , i may even try to hunt out somewhere that still does toyo t1r's coz i always thought they were great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The Falkens are good for the money however... I'd save / get a loan / beast a credit card and go Goodyear Eagle F1, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Toyo t1r have been great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 falken 452's for my rears. soon as my front's wear, getting something else as ive noticed, they just slide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Avsn Zz3 get my vote. Just replaced my old ones, bought 2 from camskill for £250 delivered. I think Avon ZZ3's are discontinued now, or in the process of anyway. I had to get Avon ZZ5's for the fronts on mine as i couldnt get a full set of ZZ3's The Avon will be fine on an N/A but i wouldnt put the Avon zz3 on for a tt or bpu i've used them and the rear let go all the time. Falken 452's or as stated the newer 453 would be your best bet for the £130 budget. I have ZZ3's on the rear and they're brillian IMO. I put them on just before Dragonball and i struggled to brake traction at all on my TT6. I feel much more confident in the car now they're on. Dr_Jeckyl recommends them as well as he uses them for track days, and that guy know's tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 gabriella gave me a new ZZ3 245/40/18 , i had a huge job in finding another ,but found one in the end , so the front is sorted , just the rears to find now , but will probably go with the 452s , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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