The A539 and P6000 are probably a bit more than I wanted to spend, having said this what would you guys recommend for my XR6 ? Bearing in mind of course that I don't race it or anything like that.
you really cant go wrong with falken or the yoko's. Although I hear Hankooks are starting to up their quality. I would say for cost in mind and not race, go the Hankooks. They seem to have a reliable name, so far!
I have the YoKo 306 on the front and I am not too happy with them. Both myself and a mate (VL) went from Dunlop to these and noticed a decent drop in traction both straight line braking, as well as corners.
On the other hand, the 539 are meant to be good, but I guess you pay for them.
After some convincing from a friend I decided to give some re-moulds a try on the rear. I would normally never touch the things. They are by far the best gripping rubber I have ever had on the car. I'm just waiting to see if they fall apart now, but its a life time warranty so I guess thats ok.
I'm afraid they are the most expensive but I have had both and loved them. If I had to choose I'd go with the Pirelli 6000's. You might also want to look for the Pirelli Dragos (5000's I think). They are also excellent and a little cheaper if I remember right.
Maybe try for a 225/55/15 They are a rare tyre but out there, or 225/60/15.
If they still made the A509 I would be getting them, But the Yokies have gone down hill a little. I too have heard the Hankooks are up there, But it is all up to you, Would you spend the extra couple of dollars to save your's and your friends/families lives in an emergency. Price should really never come into making choices like this.
Well, since I am short on money, and two tyres are becoming fairly bald and the rain has become more frequent I am going to try the Hankook 406's. I will let you know how I go.
ok, got them fitted today. Ended up being $112 a tyre.
First thing I noticed was that they seem a bit quieter in the cabin, however tyre pressures were extremely low when I took it in, so this may be a factor in that.
Tread Pattern looks relatively good too.
The people at JAX Capalaba were very helpful and friendly, and I got a large booklet of discounts.
I'll let you know how they are going over time.
I'm sorry you didn't go with the A539's. The price difference is marginal. I have got over 30,000 km out of my set. That is a record. I only ever got 20,000 km out of A509's, and they wore better than some cheaper tyres I had the misfortune to try in the quest for tyre longevity.
The A539's have won a few magazine tyre competions as well.
Hi i've got the standard factory set on mine and they are great in all weather Dunlop SP 3000A, i'll soon be up grading to a set of 18's (spyder) from speedy wheels and a matching pair of Eagle F1 GS D3's 245/40 fronts & 265/35 rears both can be seen on http://www.beaurepaires.com.au
It just depends on your budget but the Dunlops are realy good. Hoped this has helped.
Eagle F1's are excellent tyres. thanks you have helped
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