This subject has probably been done to death but the original SP9000 235/45/17 on my XR8 are due to be changed (55000 kms)
I am getting pi$$ed off with the average tyre retailer saying this are good these are crap then go to the next one and he will say no these are good and these are sh1t
Driving style - typical XR - week day commuter - weekend warrior
The ones that I have put ON THE FINAL LOOK AT LIST IN THIS ORDER
Dunlop SP3000
Dunlop FM901
Federal SS595
Pirelli P5000 Drago
Goodyear REVSPEC
Yokahama A539
Falken FK-451
SAVA INTENSA - they say these are German made by Goodyear????
This subject has probably been done to death but the original SP9000 235/45/17 on my XR8 are due to be changed (55000 kms)
I am getting pi$$ed off with the average tyre retailer saying this are good these are crap then go to the next one and he will say no these are good and these are sh1t
Driving style - typical XR - week day commuter - weekend warrior
The ones that I have put ON THE FINAL LOOK AT LIST IN THIS ORDER
Dunlop SP3000
Dunlop FM901
Federal SS595
Pirelli P5000 Drago
Goodyear REVSPEC
Yokahama A539
Falken FK-451
SAVA INTENSA - they say these are German made by Goodyear????
You could also add EAGLE F1 GS-D3, I couldn't get any Dunlop SP9000's after doing 2 tyre walls in an incident on Parramatta Road and so decided to try the EAGLE F1 GS-D3, they are supurb tyres, at around $470 each they are also much cheaper than the Dunlop SP9000's, and comparible to the cost of SP3000's. After doing the FPV Eastern Creek day they guys from JB were also impressed at the performance and grip of the tyres, maybe worth a look too
Motor usually do a performance tyre test each year...I remember they did it last year. I don't have last years copy anymore though. You would think they would know what they are talking about....or would you.
What made you cut the list to these ones? Reading up about them? Dealer suggestions? Previous experience?
Mate, I hear all the same things but in my experience with HSVs and Tickfords I have almost always stuck with the original tyre. While the SP9000s have their negatives, I can't think of any reason to change. I'm surprised they're not on your list.
Think about how much development and time was spent with the 9000s - much of it with Bowe driving!
Mate, I hear all the same things but in my experience with HSVs and Tickfords I have almost always stuck with the original tyre. While the SP9000s have their negatives, I can't think of any reason to change. I'm surprised they're not on your list.
Think about how much development and time was spent with the 9000s - much of it with Bowe driving!
Problem is AP that Dunlop are lazy pieces of shit and couldn't be bothered bringing enough of them into the country. Go to almost every tyre dealer and all they have been saying for the last month is, middle of next month, well I couldn't wait that long, I am sure JB wouldn't have let me on the track with side wall damage and I can tell you so far the Goodyears are better in dry and wet. Besides Alan B is after 17" and the XR8's come with SP3000's, not SP9000's
I have been told the SP9000 are obsolete and replaced by the new SP3000
There may be a few left but the 3000 are a lot cheaper then the 9000 - Bob Jane has them on special at $240 ea and I will probably go with them as they are OE on the BAXR's
Well, funny you say that because my Dunlop dealer can get them regardless. I asked ahead of time hearing about the shortage and he goes "How many do you want?"
It's called being proactive. Most dealers like Beaurepaires have set supply channels and seldom seek other sources.
Interesting to remember the Wheels tests. I used the 15 inch results to buy Yoko A539s for the EB and it was the best thing I've done. Who did win the 17 inch test again?
After two sets of dunlop sp9000's on my TS50 and being a one eyed SP9000 fan, It was suggested to try dunlop LA Man's 702. The test was a day at wakefield. Wet and dry track. Great in the wet and dry. No road noise like the SP 9000.
I have been told the SP9000 are obsolete and replaced by the new SP3000
There may be a few left but the 3000 are a lot cheaper then the 9000 - Bob Jane has them on special at $240 ea and I will probably go with them as they are OE on the BAXR's
Bob Jane will tell you that because they cannot get SP9000's for at least another 2 weeks, the SP3000A is the replacement for the SP3000. SP9000's only just came out to replace the SP8000's so I dont think they would obsolete them with a lower grade product, the SP3000A are only W grade whilst the SP9000's are ZR which is a much high speed rating
The only place really I can get a full set of the SP9000 is at a Ford Dealer at a smidge under $500 per bag
the local dunlop dealer said he could hunt them up for me but it would take a while and actually Beaurepaires said NO CAN'T GET EM!!
Well, funny you say that because my Dunlop dealer can get them regardless. I asked ahead of time hearing about the shortage and he goes "How many do you want?"
It's called being proactive. Most dealers like Beaurepaires have set supply channels and seldom seek other sources.
Interesting to remember the Wheels tests. I used the 15 inch results to buy Yoko A539s for the EB and it was the best thing I've done. Who did win the 17 inch test again?
Where is this Dunlop dealer AP, I tried 2 Dunlop dealers, 1 at Penrith and the other on the Northern Beaches and both of them rang around and said no go until after 15th October
It is actually 55,000 kms I would be spewin if I only got 5,500.
I use to get more than that out of a back tyre on my GSXR1100 when I had it.
I am the second owner of the XR (it was a fomoco car) with the completed service history 1 tyre was replaced in 06/2002 which is brand new in the boot never been on the tarmac and the 4 road tyres are finally shot on the inside edge
Probably being a Ford exec car is probably was not driven to aggressively but probably back and forth to snooty lunchons and publicity stuff
As they always say keep them rotated every 5000 k, wheel alignments every 10000 and 38-40 psi in them and don't abuse them
Ordered me some new bags for fitting tomorrow SP3000's might just have to abuse the old tyres tonight......
Done some more digging and found that you can still get the SP9000 in Brisbane from a Dunlop dealer the cheapest I was quoted was $368 ea and he has a set.
Thanks i'll check them out next time. I have done 15k on the front Dunlops and they still look new even after the FPV day, I think I will be getting closer to 40k out of fronts, but a far bit less out of rears
I got 20,000 out of the rears and they were knackered (are we allowed to say knackered on here?)
27,000 out of the fronts, but was an allignment and inflation prob, but if i had got another 5000 out of them that would have been good.
Second set of rears now have 9,000 km on them, if I get to 20,000 again I'll be doing well.
There is a problem with my car, if I push the right pedal too far, the back wheels brake loose. Should I go back to my dealer?
Originally posted by TS50: There is a problem with my car, if I push the right pedal too far, the back wheels brake loose. Should I go back to my dealer?
I do but there is a time and place for most things like in the middle of a ricers convention
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