Tyre Review Thread

[Yeldarb]

EDIT: As my Sumitomo's are on thier way out, I'm in the market. I've added prices below from Tirerack.com and my tyre size of choice, 235/40ZR18.

Of interest to some maybe, a 2012 UK (subjective) review on 10 Max Performance Tyres.

2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test | the online tyre guide


1st: Continental Sport Contact 3 (US$229 235/40ZR18) (For interest, the new ContiSportContact 5 225/40R18 is US$225)
2nd: Hankook Ventus S1 evo (US$175 235/40ZR18)
3rd: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (US$186 235/40R18 - They dont seem to supply ZR18...)
4th: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (US$262 235/40ZR18)
5th: Pirelli P Zero (Not the Rosso or Nero. US$272 235/40ZR18 Non Mercedes version ? )
6th: Bridgestone Potenza S001 (They dont seem to supply ZR18...)
7th: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT (US$269 235/40R18 They dont seem to supply 235/ZR18...)
8th: Vredestein Ultrac Cento Not on Tire Rack
9th: Kumho Ecsta KU39 US$139 235/40R18
10th: Accelera PHI Not on Tire Rack

This link, to the same site, gives a extensive list of Max Summer Tyres.

Passenger Car Summer Max Performance Tyres Tyres | the online tyre guide

[Jmac]

Pirelli= good!!

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[Yeldarb]

If I could get CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 3 or PIRELLI PZERO ROSSO for the same price around $1k, what you reckon?

[Bakis]

Just get the Michelien Super Sports from Tirerack if your after street tyres, Continental already have a better tyre out then the Sport Contact 3 its called the 5P, new RS250 comes with them.

But the Super Sports are rated a better tyre then them.

[Jmac]

If I could get CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 3 or PIRELLI PZERO ROSSO for the same price around $1k, what you reckon?

Brand: pirelli
Model: pzero
Price (fitted/unfitted): rrp $540 bought for $270
Bought from: advanced tyres Richmond vic
Size:225/40/18
Value /10: 10/10
Performance /10: So far 9/10 plenty of lateral grip in dry or wet.
Likes: awesome grip, roundabouts at 80 kph with no understeer or oversteer. Wet weather performance inspiring.
Dislikes: none!
Wear: no idea yet.. Rating is 180.

Note these are on the six mps

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[ribaree]

Brand: Michelin
Model: Pilot Super Sport
Price (fitted/unfitted): rrp $700+ bought for $340 delivered from US
Bought from: Tirerack (US)
Size:235/35/19
Value /10: 10
Performance /10: So far 10/10 plenty of grip in dry and wet.
Likes: Awesome grip, look wider than previous tyres of the same size (Bridgestone's). Wet weather performance inspiring.
Dislikes: A bit more road noise than the Bridgestone's
Wear: No idea yet. Only done 500km. Estimate about 25,000km.

[luke 3mps]

Brand:Maxxis
Model:I pro
Price (fitted/unfitted): $180ish per corner
Bought from:Rutherford Muffler centre
Size:235/40/18
Value /10: 9/10
Performance /10: 7.5/10
Likes: Very Quiet!! Very predictable tyre, good traction off the line
Dislikes: slippery early on
Wear: early days


MA i-Pro Victra i-Pro

Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro | the Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro reviewed and rated | the online tyre guide

Grip is too early to say just put them on seem a bit slippery, prob due to coating on tyre?. But damn there quiet .. First impressions are 225/40 are better illimating understeer over the 235/40. Will give update in a weeks time..

[Jmac]

MA i-Pro Victra i-Pro

Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro | the Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro reviewed and rated | the online tyre guide

Grip is too early to say just put them on seem a bit slippery, prob due to coating on tyre?. But damn there quiet .. First impressions are 225/40 are better illimating understeer over the 235/40. Will give update in a weeks time..

Lol template please lukie poos

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[Yeldarb]

Finally replaced these last week.

Brand: Sumitomo
Model: HTR Z III
Price (fitted/unfitted): $249ea fitted
Bought from: Jax Tyres Yeerongapilly
Size: 235/40/ZR18 95Y
Value /10: 7
Performance /10: 7
Treadwear: 300
Likes: Ride quality, lower noise than OEM. Less tram lining also b
Dislikes: None
Mileage: Approx 32,000k's (probably should have changed them 5000 k's ago)

Overall: Cant fault them. Good Value, lasted almost twice that of OEM. Performed very well on wet braking at a recent Driver training day.

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Brand: Michelin
Model: Pilot Sport 3
Price (fitted/unfitted): Bought near new on Ebay.
Size: 235/40/ZR18 95W
Value /10: 10
Performance /10: Don't know...Have done much with them.
Treadwear: 320 (I think)
Likes: These seem quieter than the Sumitomos I had, although the compound may have gone hard over time.
Also love the rim protector on these. See photo
Dislikes: Their replacement value

[Bakis]

Finally replaced these last week.

Brand: Sumitomo
Model: HTR Z III
Price (fitted/unfitted): $249ea fitted
Bought from: Jax Tyres Yeerongapilly
Size: 235/40/ZR18 95Y
Value /10: 7
Performance /10: 7
Treadwear: 300
Likes: Ride quality, lower noise than OEM. Less tram lining also b
Dislikes: None
Mileage: Approx 32,000k's (probably should have changed them 5000 k's ago)

Overall: Cant fault them. Good Value, lasted almost twice that of OEM. Performed very well on wet braking at a recent Driver training day.

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Brand: Michelin
Model: Pilot Sport 3
Price (fitted/unfitted): Bought near new on Ebay.
Size: 235/40/ZR18 95W
Value /10: 10
Performance /10: Don't know...Have done much with them.
Treadwear: 320 (I think)
Likes: These seem quieter than the Sumitomos I had, although the compound may have gone hard over time.
Also love the rim protector on these. See photo
Dislikes: Their replacement value

TIRERACK is your friend for replacements