Bang for your buck Tyres

jozeff · 03-08-2013, 03:49 AM

Hi guys,

Situation: seriously broke
Car: BMW 130i
Location: western Sydney

Guys has anyone got any recommendations for a high performance cheap tyre? I've just realized my Tyres are almost bald!!! I've got Faulken 452s on them at the moment and so far they have been fantastic except for the road noise. Has anyone got any recommendations for Tyres and a good tyre shop? This was not planned at all!!

woosh · 03-08-2013, 03:57 AM

kuhmo ku31, $150ish for 225/40/18 from tempe tyres

get a wheel alignment (not particularly from them) while you're at it.

BMJ · 03-08-2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jozeff

Hi guys,

Situation: seriously broke
Car: BMW 130i
Location: western Sydney

Guys has anyone got any recommendations for a high performance cheap tyre? I've just realized my Tyres are almost bald!!! I've got Faulken 452s on them at the moment and so far they have been fantastic except for the road noise. Has anyone got any recommendations for Tyres and a good tyre shop? This was not planned at all!!

This guy on ebay has some sweet prices...

http://stores.ebay.com.au/internationaltyretrader

GJA003 · 03-08-2013, 06:30 AM

I have some 215's Bridgestone potenzas RFT's if you after a set/sets 70-80%

jozeff · 03-08-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by woosh

kuhmo ku31, $150ish for 225/40/18 from tempe tyres

get a wheel alignment (not particularly from them) while you're at it.

Thanks woosh- same size all round?

flinchy · 03-08-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

kuhmo ku31, $150ish for 225/40/18 from tempe tyres

get a wheel alignment (not particularly from them) while you're at it.

This

Better than the 452's (my last set) at half the price, my 452's had tons of tread then suddenly none, the last bit is horribly fast wearing.

I got them from tempe too, 235/245 on 8.5/9.5, change sizes to suit whetever wheels you have

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-10-2013, 09:25 PM

yeh KU31s are great... for the price.

woosh · 03-10-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jozeff

Thanks woosh- same size all round?

Yeah, i had 225s all round on my old 130i. But I had an 06er. IIRC 08+ have 245s standard in the rears.

Jeef Beef · 03-11-2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Street tyres ? Hankook V12's

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Originally Posted by GJA003

I have some 215's Bridgestone potenzas RFT's if you after a set/sets 70-80%

he said he was seriously broke

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

yeh KU31s are great... for the price.

woosh and stu have the right idea. My mum loves her KU31s

VGR00 · 03-11-2013, 07:28 AM

IMO ... Khumo KU31 for best price to performance option followed by KU39 series which will give better performance but about 15% higher in price. I've been told the new Falken 453 have way less noise than the 452 but they are more expensive than the KU39.

Mechz · 03-11-2013, 04:18 PM

I'm going to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Looking at reviews of Falkens and Khumos they don't rate very high as far as wear and noise.

Think about how broke you are now and if you can afford to replace tyres twice when you could buy a decent set that will last you twice as long.

John_01 · 03-11-2013, 04:47 PM

I thought the Falken 452 was supposed to be decently hard wearing. How many Km did you get on your last set?

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-11-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

This guy on ebay has some sweet prices...

http://stores.ebay.com.au/internationaltyretrader

wow there are some 'exotic' brands in there...

my favourites:
- Blacklion
- Zeetex
- Maxtrek

but the brand name stuff seems competitively priced

VGR00 · 03-12-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by John_01

I thought the Falken 452 was supposed to be decently hard wearing. How many Km did you get on your last set?

I had 452's on my 3 ser and thought they were good value for money and a decient trye at that. May not be a MPSS but perfect for a daily driver. Someone reccommended Hankook V1 which I have on the car now but I cant wait to get them off (wifes car now so not too worried). I don't track my car so I think when the 1er needs to get off the RFT's I'll go with either a Khumo KU39 or the Falken 453

sbce90 · 03-12-2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

wow there are some 'exotic' brands in there...

my favourites:
- Blacklion
- Zeetex
- Maxtrek

but the brand name stuff seems competitively priced

Did they have any Ovations as well?

As some others have said KU31s will be fine for your use. Decent tyre for the price.

jozeff · 03-16-2013, 10:36 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your replies. I ended up getting the KU 39s 245/35/18 rear and 215/40/18 up front. Cost me 840 all up including alignment.

Omg what a difference... I can actually hear the engine over the sound of the Tyres! So far so good, a very quiet tyre and super grippy in the dry. Ill post up more thoughts as the weeks progress.

Overall a good buy

BMJ · 03-20-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

wow there are some 'exotic' brands in there...

my favourites:
- Blacklion
- Zeetex
- Maxtrek

but the brand name stuff seems competitively priced

Stu, yeh some od one's but i just picked up two P Zero runflats 255 30 R19 for $419 each INCGST of him, plus $9 courior shipping to melb. was bloody great! I will be keeping him in mind for next tyre run.

Cheers,

MickyD · 03-20-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

wow there are some 'exotic' brands in there...

my favourites:
- Blacklion
- Zeetex
- Maxtrek

but the brand name stuff seems competitively priced

I don't think anything will beat the Mk6 Golf GTI I saw with "GoodWindy" tyres on it....

Maxl1M · 03-20-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechz

I'm going to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Looking at reviews of Falkens and Khumos they don't rate very high as far as wear and noise.

Think about how broke you are now and if you can afford to replace tyres twice when you could buy a decent set that will last you twice as long.

F1's are good buying at the moment. Goodyear Autocare are running their 443 Sale until Easter.

kaitan · 03-20-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxl1M

F1's are good buying at the moment. Goodyear Autocare are running their 443 Sale until Easter.

you can get them from tirerack for about 350 each corner including fitting

Cheaper for 18's. That price is for 19's

RadiuM · 03-20-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

I don't think anything will beat the Mk6 Golf GTI I saw with "GoodWindy" tyres on it....

Mates 4wd has SonnyBoy. (spelled correctly)

Mechz · 03-20-2013, 08:53 PM

Just got a quote (From GY Autocare) for GY Eagle F1 Directional 5 - 225/45-18 F | 245/40-18 R = $885 fitted, balanced and alignment.

Think I'll go with that.

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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	kuhmo ku31, $150ish for 225/40/18 from tempe tyres get a wheel alignment (not particularly from them) while you're at it.
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	IMO ... Khumo KU31 for best price to performance option followed by KU39 series which will give better performance but about 15% higher in price. I've been told the new Falken 453 have way less noise than the 452 but they are more expensive than the KU39.
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Mechz Naturally Aspirated Fiend 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I'm going to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Looking at reviews of Falkens and Khumos they don't rate very high as far as wear and noise. Think about how broke you are now and if you can afford to replace tyres twice when you could buy a decent set that will last you twice as long. __________________ '06 130i M Sport Hatch
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I thought the Falken 452 was supposed to be decently hard wearing. How many Km did you get on your last set?
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jozeff Private First Class 20 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMW 130i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, Thanks for all your replies. I ended up getting the KU 39s 245/35/18 rear and 215/40/18 up front. Cost me 840 all up including alignment. Omg what a difference... I can actually hear the engine over the sound of the Tyres! So far so good, a very quiet tyre and super grippy in the dry. Ill post up more thoughts as the weeks progress. Overall a good buy
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Mechz Naturally Aspirated Fiend 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just got a quote (From GY Autocare) for GY Eagle F1 Directional 5 - 225/45-18 F \| 245/40-18 R = $885 fitted, balanced and alignment. Think I'll go with that. __________________ '06 130i M Sport Hatch
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