Tyres

bobbynoway · 10-28-2009, 04:13 PM

Does anyone have experiences with Kumhos ku31 & Ku36?
They seem to be alot cheaper and are marketed as performance tyres.
They dont seem to make them in our profile though.

TimMc · 10-28-2009, 06:02 PM

Yeah, I'm running the KU36's on my track wheels. More comfortable than the RFTs, a little noisier and stick reasonably well at the track. Very cheap at ~ $800 set of 225/40/18F & 245/35/18R.

bobbynoway · 10-29-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Yeah, I'm running the KU36's on my track wheels. More comfortable than the RFTs, a little noisier and stick reasonably well at the track. Very cheap at ~ $800 set of 225/40/18F & 245/35/18R.

Hows the traction in the rears with 245?
255 seems like the widest we can with out problems. If only the kumho are made in 255/35 it would be perfect I think on stock rims.

TimMc · 10-29-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbynoway

Hows the traction in the rears with 245?
255 seems like the widest we can with out problems. If only the kumho are made in 255/35 it would be perfect I think on stock rims.

Traction seems pretty good once tyres are warm.
I think the KU31s come in 225/40 & 255/35. It's more of a road tyre though.

RadiuM · 10-29-2009, 09:14 AM

Has anyone tried tempe tyres for prices?

I got a quote in January for my GTR and the Kuhmo KU31 265x35x18 were $220 delivered to Perth. I haven't checked recently for other tyres but I wanted to just get those and flog the car off back then and they seemed pretty cheap.

sparoz · 10-30-2009, 08:46 AM

I just couldn't get around the name of the tyre - Kumho....

Alext · 10-31-2009, 12:51 AM

Why are tires so expensive in Australia?

BMW86 · 10-31-2009, 01:42 AM

I've decided to go with the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. I will order them soon and post a review on what I think of them.

BMW86 · 10-31-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Swift135

Hi guys, received my Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres today from Tirerack, exactly 7 days after transferring the funds, no paperwork just had to sign the Fedex delivery docket. The tyres are perfect, wrapped in thick cling wrap, tread has never touched the ground, you could eat your breakfast off them they were that clean. If you want upgrade or replace your tyres than I can recommend Tirerack, the Dunlops (for the wifes car) worked out less than 1/2 price landed in Australia than the best deal at a local shop.

How much was shipping cost if you don't mind me asking?

BMW86 · 10-31-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Does anyone know approx amount of kms you would get from a tyre like the Potenza RE-11s?

I think I read somewhere that it's only about 15k-20k max. It's definitely not the most economical tyre by any means. However, I've been doing some research and it's an awesome performance tyre which would I think would be ideal for our Brisbane roads. I plan to go with these, I'll let you know what I think. My 2nd preference would be the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08.

takahashi · 11-04-2009, 03:44 PM

You may also want to consider Dunlop star spec. It is significantly cheaper in Japan than the RE11.

AD08 has a good following due to its pricing cf RE11. But my friend in Japan races with B'stone around Tsukuba.

AussieRacer · 11-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Finally had my rears changed today to the RE-11s I got from Tirerack months ago. Car after under 10kms already feels significantly more confident at the rear end. I'll give them a few more k's but I'd say initial impressions are the car won't need the proper LSD I was seriously considering post warranty.

FYI - OEM run flats lasted over 15,000 before hitting wear strips, but were getting very slippery for the last 2000 kms.

BBK · 11-05-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I think I read somewhere that it's only about 15k-20k max. It's definitely not the most economical tyre by any means. However, I've been doing some research and it's an awesome performance tyre which would I think would be ideal for our Brisbane roads. I plan to go with these, I'll let you know what I think. My 2nd preference would be the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08.

Well sounds about the same as the run flats. I have a friend who might be starting an online business selling tyres and he is using the RE-11s.

How much are you getting them landed for?

BMW86 · 11-05-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Well sounds about the same as the run flats. I have a friend who might be starting an online business selling tyres and he is using the RE-11s.

How much are you getting them landed for?

I sent Tirerack a PM not too long ago so I should receive a quote shortly. I might be buying a few other goodies from them too

BBK · 11-05-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I sent Tirerack a PM not too long ago so I should receive a quote shortly. I might be buying a few other goodies from them too

Man that list in your sig seems to be getting longer and longer!

Getting your Christmas presents early?

AussieRacer · 11-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Two rear 255 RE-11s were under $1k landed when dollar was in low 80 cent range.

alik01 · 11-11-2009, 05:41 AM

This is awesome! I just got quoted $590 each for Eagle NCTs! Was thinking of swapping to non-run flats, and this definitely makes
things much much cheaper!

Brissie · 11-11-2009, 07:25 AM

Do tirerack ship to our door, or do we pick up from airport or somewhere else?
Also, where are the TPMS? On the wheels or on ABS sensor/speedo? Not affected by having non RFT? If I go with aftermarket wheels do I need to get the TPMS sensors too?

TimMc · 11-11-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

Do tirerack ship to our door, or do we pick up from airport or somewhere else?
Also, where are the TPMS? On the wheels or on ABS sensor/speedo? Not affected by having non RFT? If I go with aftermarket wheels do I need to get the TPMS sensors too?

We don't use TPMS in Oz I believe.

aus135i · 11-11-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

We don't use TPMS in Oz I believe.

so how does the idrive know if one of the tire is flat? srry if this has been asked before.

minijet · 11-11-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

so how does the idrive know if one of the tire is flat? srry if this has been asked before.

As per what TimMc said.
we dont use direct TPMS here in Aus ie sensor in the wheel as per USA but you use indirect ie the ABS detects a difference in rolling diameter of the wheels in comparison to the other wheels.

I think thats how it work.

i found that the system is very unreliable as i have had more than 5psi diff in one wheel and it still didnt pick it up..

aus135i · 11-11-2009, 11:06 PM

arrr cheers for the info

10-28-2009, 04:13 PM	#67
bobbynoway Private First Class 5 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have experiences with Kumhos ku31 & Ku36? They seem to be alot cheaper and are marketed as performance tyres. They dont seem to make them in our profile though.
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10-28-2009, 06:02 PM	#68
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'm running the KU36's on my track wheels. More comfortable than the RFTs, a little noisier and stick reasonably well at the track. Very cheap at ~ $800 set of 225/40/18F & 245/35/18R. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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10-29-2009, 09:14 AM	#71
RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	Has anyone tried tempe tyres for prices? I got a quote in January for my GTR and the Kuhmo KU31 265x35x18 were $220 delivered to Perth. I haven't checked recently for other tyres but I wanted to just get those and flog the car off back then and they seemed pretty cheap. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	I just couldn't get around the name of the tyre - Kumho.... __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	You may also want to consider Dunlop star spec. It is significantly cheaper in Japan than the RE11. AD08 has a good following due to its pricing cf RE11. But my friend in Japan races with B'stone around Tsukuba. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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11-04-2009, 10:51 PM	#78
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Finally had my rears changed today to the RE-11s I got from Tirerack months ago. Car after under 10kms already feels significantly more confident at the rear end. I'll give them a few more k's but I'd say initial impressions are the car won't need the proper LSD I was seriously considering post warranty. FYI - OEM run flats lasted over 15,000 before hitting wear strips, but were getting very slippery for the last 2000 kms. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Two rear 255 RE-11s were under $1k landed when dollar was in low 80 cent range. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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11-11-2009, 05:41 AM	#83
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is awesome! I just got quoted $590 each for Eagle NCTs! Was thinking of swapping to non-run flats, and this definitely makes things much much cheaper!
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11-11-2009, 07:25 AM	#84
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	To those who ordered from tirerack... Do tirerack ship to our door, or do we pick up from airport or somewhere else? Also, where are the TPMS? On the wheels or on ABS sensor/speedo? Not affected by having non RFT? If I go with aftermarket wheels do I need to get the TPMS sensors too?
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aus135i Captain 27 Rep 828 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SYD iTrader: (0)	arrr cheers for the info __________________ GONE: E82,E83,K46,1199s,RS250,F20,F25,F82,Cayenne,G83 NOW: G07, G20, K66
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