Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi everyone, I need to get some new tyres, I have falken 452's on at the moment but they are not made anyone and I don't personally think they grip very well, what do people recommend? Would like a good balance between grip and price and I don't have the money at the moment to spend loads I tyres. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Just went for pirelli p zero rosso, hopefully they will be better than the falken tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 A draw of the wallet faster than a gatling of opinions, is a rare happening on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) I found Conti Sport contact 5p were awesome on my Last Supra. UPDATE : Well done for getting some descent rubber, seems to be rare these days I have never understood why people will spend as little as possible on tyres and then spend £1000's on making their cars faster only to hit "diesel" and crash. If you have a performance car... use performance tyres... its the only thing that keeps you on the road... why Skimp?? there are reasons why the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Toyota do not use brands like Falkan, Nankang etc as their standard tyres... its because they are... well... rubbish. I used to use Falken 452's on my first Supra and thought they were good vs the Khumo's that were on there when I bought it. I then a year or so later down the line and after a few sets of 452's, I decided on the off chance and bought some Conti Sport contact 5p instead and was simply blown away by their performance vs the "budget range" I was using,. I never looked back.. Edited September 15, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Michelin Pilot Super Sport, or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have a similar decision to make next week. Either want to try the Vredstein Ultrac Vorti (the winter tyres i have of theirs are fantastic) or the Michelin Pilot super sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I found Conti Sport contact 5p were awesome on my Last Supra. UPDATE : Well done for getting some descent rubber, seems to be rare these days I have never understood why people will spend as little as possible on tyres and then spend £1000's on making their cars faster only to hit "diesel" and crash. If you have a performance car... use performance tyres... its the only thing that keeps you on the road... why Skimp?? there are reasons why the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Toyota do not use brands like Falkan, Nankang etc as their standard tyres... its because they are... well... rubbish. I used to use Falken 452's on my first Supra and thought they were good vs the Khumo's that were on there when I bought it. I then a year or so later down the line and after a few sets of 452's, I decided on the off chance and bought some Conti Sport contact 5p instead and was simply blown away by their performance vs the "budget range" I was using,. I never looked back.. I get the new tyres fitted Wednesday so let's see what they are like, hope I have made the right choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you have rear end traction or cornering issues also reflect on whether the suspension is 100%. I see so many cars with far too stiff aftermarket springs and suspect dampers where the best tyres in the world would struggle to achieve safe levels of grip on normal roads. Going mega stiff is *NOT* the right way to "improve" things in 90% of cases. What suspension is on it, and has it had a full geometry check and, if necessary, reset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have Vredestein Sessanta on mine, and they are far better than Falken already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 It's got hsd coilovers on, I have had the car about 6months and have not had it checked yet but it is going to get wheel alignment and camber check on Thursday so I will mention it, TDR put the coilovers on and he used the car for drag racing so I would have thought it would have been set up ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I found Conti Sport contact 5p were awesome on my Last Supra. UPDATE : Well done for getting some descent rubber, seems to be rare these days I have never understood why people will spend as little as possible on tyres and then spend £1000's on making their cars faster only to hit "diesel" and crash. If you have a performance car... use performance tyres... its the only thing that keeps you on the road... why Skimp?? there are reasons why the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Toyota do not use brands like Falkan, Nankang etc as their standard tyres... its because they are... well... rubbish. I used to use Falken 452's on my first Supra and thought they were good vs the Khumo's that were on there when I bought it. I then a year or so later down the line and after a few sets of 452's, I decided on the off chance and bought some Conti Sport contact 5p instead and was simply blown away by their performance vs the "budget range" I was using,. I never looked back.. Doubt it would make much difference what tyres you have if you hit a diesel spill If you have rear end traction or cornering issues also reflect on whether the suspension is 100%. I see so many cars with far too stiff aftermarket springs and suspect dampers where the best tyres in the world would struggle to achieve safe levels of grip on normal roads. Going mega stiff is *NOT* the right way to "improve" things in 90% of cases. What suspension is on it, and has it had a full geometry check and, if necessary, reset? Wise words as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you have rear end traction or cornering issues also reflect on whether the suspension is 100%. I see so many cars with far too stiff aftermarket springs and suspect dampers where the best tyres in the world would struggle to achieve safe levels of grip on normal roads. Going mega stiff is *NOT* the right way to "improve" things in 90% of cases. What suspension is on it, and has it had a full geometry check and, if necessary, reset? Ps cornering is fine I just lose traction on the rear end anytime I go near the loud pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 With your power levels, no offence, but you shouldn't be getting that. You're either going to soon on the pedal (and too hard), or you've got setup problems, as Chris mentioned. Get the tyres on, and have a FULL 3-D Alignment check. There's places up your way, speak with someone like Hodge about where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yer will have a look into it, I didn't know if it had anything to do with the boost logic box as someone mentioned to me that it could be but I'm not really sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Then, stop spending on stuff you may not need, and take it to someone who knows. Being where you are, I'd take it to Hodge and ask him nicely to have a look. If he can't, pop to Chris Wilson or SRD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well I'm getting new tyres because they are shot and tracking done because of excessive wear on the insides of the tyres, this could sort out the problem but we will see and if not I will be seeing hodge on Saturday at a meet so will have a talk with him, thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have conti sport contact2 on my current supra, bpu 6speed and also had them on my single setup, i really don't rate them at all. The best tyres i've had on my supra were the toyo T1r but also had the Vredestein Sessanta on the single for a short while, they were very good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neumann Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I ran khumo ecsta v700. 335/35/17 (rear ofc) Good traction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have to say, I've read loads of good stuff on the Kumho KU39. Going to give them a whirl I think! I do get the whole top name vs. budget thing, but I also believe that not all top names are great! Personally had bad experience with Dunlop and Pirelli. Not hugely impressed with Michelin either. Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 however...phenomenal!! Favourites were the ContiSport Contact 3, but the buggers have discontinued them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novak Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I ran a lot off brands, pirellis, bridgestones, Contis, best ever I had were Advan AD08r Neova - super stiff sidewall great response, currently on my 545 I have Michelin Super Sports and rate them really high - although sidewalls could be stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Mine is in the garage today having Vredestein Sessanta's fitted all round and camber adjusted, not used them before but heard good things on here, will let you know what its like when I get it back! I also have major wear on the inside of the tyres due to the current camber set up. Edited September 16, 2014 by MATT RR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Goodyear Eagle F1's, they may be slightly more expensive than others, but grip is immense and tyre life is really good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Goodyear Eagle F1's, they may be slightly more expensive than others, but grip is immense and tyre life is really good as well. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Issue I've found is the Assymetric 2 isn't available for my rears which is a bugger! Only 255/40 R17 so not an unusual size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silece2k6 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 had good grip because they are soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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