If you're selling just whack the KU31's on, they'll do the job OK.
ex MPSer
If you're selling just whack the KU31's on, they'll do the job OK.
pazzo
See I have the toyo proxes4 on the cx9 wheels on the car at the moment and the proxes4 have a little bit more road noise than the 050s..
I hope the KU31s aren't noisy..
ex MPSer
A guy at work just replaced the RE050As on his VE SS with the KU31s and said that they're quieter, hook up better but are slightly more flexible in the sidewall.
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Great advice on the KU36s. They seem to be great BFYB, I got 215/45-17 for $166 fitted.
I have just put a set on our Cooper S; I am really interested how many kms I get out them
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I have just got my Yoko's replaced with KU31'S. Fitted $ 220.00 ea.
In all honesty the KU31's are running great. Little road noise, handle really well. I am more than happy and if you compared to the Yoko's they are huge value for money. Yoko price was $ 398.00 ea
Very happy here with the KU31's.
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yoko advan sport ?
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Yes Heath. Thats what I had.
Great rubber - However they just don't last at all. I have the stock size on my MPS. Maybe got 10k - 12k out of them and once they got half worn they went away real quick. I was quoted the some Falken's for $ 298.00 ea.
One of the guys at work put me onto KU31's as he has them on his SS ute and likes them alot.
I have had my MPS since June 06 and had a few tyres on it. I have been on the KU31's for a few days and I am liking what i am feeling. Hey and if they don't last longer than 15k, i am not worried at $ 220 ea.
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KU31 is a good tyre, not typically considered good enough for an MPS, but has a good reputation for value for money.
I am looking at getting KU31's for my MPS, simply because they are one of the few decent tyres I can get in 225/40-19 to suit my RX8GT rims.
I got a price for the OEM Bridgestone 050's of $750 a tyre, and that wrote them off pretty quick lol.
Adrenalins were $550 a tyre, still too damned much.
KU31's I can get for $275 a tyre, though I am tempted to get some Michelen PS2's since I found them at $450 a tyre.
MPS is gone. Ghey Trail enabled....Not Happy. MPS 6 to come
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ATM Goodyear on promotion buy 3 Get 1 Free:
Goodyear (Wiletton, WA) quoted me:
Goodyear LS2000 II (225/45/18) $360 each (Buy 3 get 1 Free) + $15 Fittings => $1095.00
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (225/45/18) $360 each (Buy 3 get 1 Free) + $15 Fittings => $1095.00
Kumho SPT31 (215/45/18) at $275 each (without promotion)? => $1100
Sumitomo HTRZ3 (225/45/18) $299 each (without promotion)? => $1196
Can anyone help?
Last edited by Los Palmas7; 11-03-2010 at 04:28 PM.
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Originally Posted by Los Palmas7
dunlop direzza dz101 vs kumho ku31 ecsta sport
the ku31 got a better score
Yokohama's S.drive Lands In North America
thats pretty expensive for the ku31, find out how much 225/45/r18 will cost in the kumho, it should be cheaper than 215/45/r18
Last edited by kagerou; 11-03-2010 at 04:22 PM.
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Kumho SPT 31 (225/45/18) at $295 each (without promotion)? => $1180
Kumho SPT 31 (215/45/18) at $275 each (without promotion)? => $1100
That's the cheapest I can find in WA for Kumhos from Kmart Autos.
Now Dunlop Direzza DZ101 is cheaper than Kumho SPT31.
Thanks for the info on tirerack.
Last edited by Los Palmas7; 11-03-2010 at 04:40 PM.
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Beware, I have reports that the DZ101s can be quite noisy.
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interesting, im running neova AD08 yokos and i got 22k out of them and they are softer compound, i wasnt kind to them at all.
im running 235/40/18 now on new wheels and im hoping the wear can improve with a wider fitment.
Last edited by heath_303; 15-03-2010 at 06:48 PM.
Red
[QUOTE=heath_303;98318]i also want to put a set of AD08 225/45/18 on my Gen 1 stock rim in 2-3 weeks, how much was your set cost??? do you (or anyone) know where i can get a good price around ACT or Sydney area???
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just contact your local bob jane or tyres and more they should carry the full range of advan tyres.
expect around 400 per tyre, 215/45/18 should set you back around 390
they are exxy but i can tell you now they are the best tyre out there, often out performing semis while giving better wear
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I think I have gone through the whole thread and have noticed that no one has mentioned Hankook Ventus V12 (in OEM sizing).
I too like everyone else was shocked to learn the pricing on the OEM Bridgestones, and when I had clocked 35,000km on them, it was time to change.
I looked around and realised that if I wanted to stay in OEM size, there wasn't a lot around.
Ended up finding that Hankook Ventus V12's had my sizing, $1100 for all four corners, and 25,000km later, they are still more than serviceable (note, I had not had any track days etc).
I think they are a reasonable option, given cost and definitely quieter than OEMs.
Just my 2bob worth.
Weeeeeeee....
Red
thanks
i will call the local tyre shop next week. see what price i can get.
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In the UK, the Hankook's are rated quite highly. So too are Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and are a similar price to Toyo T1R's. Don't know if you can get them in Oz. If you have never heard of them take a look at the unusual tread pattern on the Net. Quite a head turner.
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for those of you who got rid of those ludicrous stock wheels & put 8" rims on & are looking for tyres...go no further than the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3...went to the test day ...brilliant tyre & available atm for $260 a corner
(235/40/18)
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P-zero Neros on mine. Awesome.
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