I need new tyres on my TF, it currently has Goodyear Regatta2 tyres on it all round (they were on the car) and have done about 25,000km and are nearly worn out, I am not sure what to go for. does anyone have an recommendations? I think i need 205/65/R15

My dad is running Bridgestone Adrenalin Potenza RE001 on his verada. the fronts are going to be lucky to do 20,000km. he is also after some advice on what to get. hes after 215/60/R16 i think. they suit a KJ wagon

thanks

You have to be more specific on what you want from a tire.
Price, longevity, grip, ride, noise. You can't have all these in one tire...

Your dad would probably get better life out of his tyres if he rotated them. As Spetz said depends what your after. Try using the search function as this topic has been discussed many times before.

Cheers Luke

The kumho kh17. pretty popular among the standard sedan

Kumho KU31 - excellent tyre for the price, I actually feel safe driving in the wet with these.

i had/have Pirelli P7's on my spare 16's, they were an excellent set of tyres in the wet and dry IMO, still has plenty of tread all round after 15,000-20,000km of driving. i've also had Toyo TEO's and TEO Plus tyres on my previous cars and i have no complaints about them

i currently have Michelin Sport Pilot 3's on my 18's but i don't think they provide the tyre size you're after...

Kumho KU31 - excellent tyre for the price, I actually feel safe driving in the wet with these.

Unfortunately the ku31 doesn't come in that size. Thought about going up a size? A 215 60 15 would do the trick, little bit wider for more grip and better handling plus you would get better access to more advanced tread patterns which will help out a bit.

If your replacing 205 65 15's, try the michelin energy xm2 that's just come out. I put the xm1+ on my tf, and have been happy with the way they handle in both wet and dry. They've taken a couple of spirited mountain runs fairly well too. I've seen the xm2's on sale at bob jane for $119 each. That's the same I paid for the xm1+. The tread life seems pretty good as well, since the fronts have done around 10000km's and only just started to show wear.

Federal 595's

When it comes to tires you need to work out what you want. Grip? Then go for RE001 or new RE002. The ones with the most grip usually live the least but they are the best if performance is what you are after. I sure as hell prefer to be able to stop or swerve-and-avoid then lock-up or understeer into the object in front.

Directional pattern tires are usually noisier then non-directional.

I'd stick to Adrenalins if funds allow. Just keep on top of your wheel alignments and rotations as well as balances. Goodyear F1 range was just updated with the Directional and Asymmetric options and they are as good as Adrenalins.

I'd also say stick to original size. Mucking around with sizes you are risking throwing your speedo out of calibration. use a tire size calculator on www.1010tires.com

I have Blue Streak Mystiques on at the moment. No problems after 1500km

I had Blue Streak GT665+ before but after on trip up Mt Nebo and down Mt Glorious approx 1 hour hard driving
they were already pretty well scrathed up and my tyres werent aligned so i had a mad bald strip around the outside
of one tyre. Basically you get what you pay for.
The were fine for every day driving though

And what about wet weather performance?

On another note, looks like the spiritual successor to the goodyear eagle GSD3 is an amazing tyre. Will definately keep it on the radar when new tyres are needed

I have Michelin Primacy LC (215/60 x 16) on my TW and am very happy. Quiet, smooth ride, excellent grip in the wet. Have only done 5000k on them so can't comment on life. They have a reputation for reasonable (>50k km) life.

I have been using triangle talon in a 235/45/17 and they are long wearing. I believe they make your size . They have reasonable grip are cheap as chips but "AS LOUD AS A ROCK CONCERT"

Thanks for the advice guys, Went to bridgestone and beaurepaires today. the guy at bridgestone wanted to put re92's on it again. wouldnt have a bar of any other tyre.

The beaurepair guy recommended Dunlop Monza 200's. And they are a decent price. Anyway might even consider going the 215/60 with these too. :)

I have been using triangle talon in a 235/45/17 and they are long wearing. I believe they make your size . They have reasonable grip are cheap as chips but "AS LOUD AS A ROCK CONCERT"

I've been driving my mates TH Sports around for a while. Kumho KU31's on the front, Talon Triangle's on the back. It was raining and I was doing approx 30km/h through a roundabout with my mates gf in the car... Next thing I know I'm on a 45 degree angle because the back has stepped out.

DO NOT USE THESE TYRES, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS!

These are the same tyres that axle tramped like a bitch and broke my differential. The same driving style on Kumho KU31's results in grip - no loss of traction, no broken driveline.

Federal 595s in 235/45R17 don't meet the Magna load rating. Running Hero HZ-1s at the moment and they're pretty good for $110 a corner.

If you want real cheap tyres, I was quoted $130 for Sailun Attrezzo That too for the ODD sized VR-x rim. Has anyone tried these? They had good ratings when i searched google.

I did not want to trial them and settled for a set of Toyos instead. I cant risk the family car with "Trial" tyres.

I have put a set of Toyo C1S instead, and had a set of Hankook ventus before. Both of them are/were good and very quiet and assuring both in wet and dry.