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VN91SX
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 Posted - 27 May 2009 : 8:23:47 PM
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Hi guys and girls,
As the subject name suggests, i would like to know everyone's experience and opinion on picking one of the most important parts of any car, TYRES!!!
I have 6 month old tyres that came with the wheels i purchased. They are directional tyres and are fine in the dry, but in the wet they just spin without even trying. I don't ever do burnouts in my car because it isn't what i built the car for, so the tyres haven't been abused during their short life.
I have had one recommendation so far, and that is Dunlop 9000's. My brother has these on his GT which throws a tyre chewing 270kw at the tread.
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leebo
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Posted - 27 May 2009 : 9:24:35 PM
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| if u dont do burnouts mate go Continental they are the best no questions asked but can range from $450+each |
I'll show you the Rick James cell. It's superfreaky!. |
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dryVN
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Posted - 27 May 2009 : 10:28:46 PM
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Michelin Pilot sports , man i had some on a car with 17inch rims , they could really go around corners well ....
great grip on takeoff , hardly any flex in the sidewall its really thick , and with fantastic rim gutter scrape savers.
but useless on dirt roads and large potholes though !!! very pricey... |
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crazybiker
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 10:03:37 AM
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I run Pirelli 6000s. Great tyre. They stick quite nice, and will last a fair while if you wanna do burnouts.
If you want an even sticker version, you can go the 7 or even the 8 series. |
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VN91SX
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 12:35:03 PM
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| What everyones experience with tyres in the wet though? |
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crazybiker
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 1:04:19 PM
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| P6000s are very nice for me, except the rear...which is the VN FE2 setup anyway. Front sticks like sh1t to a blanket though. |
Edited by - trizo on 28 May 2009 4:24:33 PM |
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leebo
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 4:49:32 PM
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This will be easier u 4 VN91SX as you shouldn't have the camber problems of the VS's IRS. Is the front really lowered much?
what profile you thinking? |
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bj42turbo
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 6:19:22 PM
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Originally posted by VN91SX
What everyones experience with tyres in the wet though?
I have always had high performance Yokohomas on most of my cars which I found orsome in the wet.
The only down side with getting a good Yoko was the milage wasn't the best.
On the VN I now drive I just got Bridgestone ER30's which are fine for my old man driving style now.
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Edited by - bj42turbo on 28 May 2009 6:20:54 PM |
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HOT38R
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 6:18:14 PM
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A great tyre that isnt too expensive are the Kuhmo Ecsta KU31. My brother is running these on his Soarer which is running 280kw atw and he loves them, Wet or Dry.
My dad runs these on his Vs SS and loves them.
They are about 150-170 a tyre depedning on where you buy them.
Hope this helps mate |
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