Tyre recomendations for a LS Zetec

newcarbuyer · 29-04-2008, 10:37 AM

Hi all

I am up for replacing the original Goodyears. They have done good service with over 50k on the clock. However, I would like to replace them with something a little quieter. Any recommendations? Whilst price is an issue, other considerations include safety, handling and wear.
Cheers

Piotr · 29-04-2008, 10:52 AM

Bridgestone Potenza RE001

photn · 29-04-2008, 11:10 AM

some Dunlop SP Sport Maxx or some MAXXIS tyres if your hardcore pro.

newcarbuyer · 29-04-2008, 12:50 PM

What is everyones thoughts on the Yokohama C Drive?

orsest170 · 08-10-2008, 10:23 AM

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What is everyones thoughts on the Yokohama C Drive?

I'm running C Drive's on the XR5, and they're not too bad at all. They aren't the highest performance tyre you can get (although still quite grippy), but they are quite comfortable and quiet for an 18" tyre. They are noisy over coarse bitumen, but then all 18" tyres are.

You may want to look at the Sumitomo HTRZ III's which, although quite cheap, are actually rated higher than some tyres costing twice the price by Tire-Rack. I had a set, and found them to be very grippy, and reasonably comfortable. Noise is quite acceptable too.

Ives · 29-04-2008, 05:00 PM

The only Yokohamas I'd touch are the Advan Neova and A048. I'm with Piotr... you've gotta give the Potenza RE001 a try. I've yet to find someone that doesn't like them.

KenLee · 29-04-2008, 06:47 PM

+1 for Bridgestone Potenza RE001. Amazing tyres, not too expensive.

Conquest_Tsi · 30-04-2008, 08:41 AM

I am in the same boat, are these tyres quiet? i hate the noise with the stock 17s, after quiet then performance.

kuans · 30-04-2008, 11:01 AM

http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/centri...port_maxx.jsp?

If quietness is your preference, Lexus uses the Dunlop SP Sport Max as factory for the IS250 (last I remember), therefore it should reduce the road roar considerably…

photn · 30-04-2008, 11:59 AM

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http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/centri...port_maxx.jsp?

If quietness is your preference, Lexus uses the Dunlop SP Sport Max as factory for the IS250 (last I remember), therefore it should reduce the road roar considerably…

see Dunlop SP sport MAXXXX ftw

newcarbuyer · 30-04-2008, 01:07 PM

What are the noise levels like on the Bridgesonte Potenxa's?

Conquest_Tsi · 01-05-2008, 08:40 AM

What kind of prices has everyone been getting on the Sport Max? Round $200?

KenLee · 02-05-2008, 08:47 PM

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What are the noise levels like on the Bridgesonte Potenxa's?

Touring tyres are slightly quieter than the Potenzas, so noise level is pretty damn good for high-performance tyres.

BlackLS · 01-05-2008, 02:18 PM

What size tyre you after?

Conquest_Tsi · 02-05-2008, 08:31 AM

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What size tyre you after?

Whatever size the 17" LS Zetec tyres are?

BlackLS · 02-05-2008, 03:41 PM

205/50/17 standard, you can get away with 215/45/17, they are cheaper and most tyre shops will have a better range of tyres to choose from. And of course they are wider tyre by 1cm

Turbodiesel · 02-05-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

205/50/17 standard, you can get away with 215/45/17, they are cheaper and most tyre shops will have a better range of tyres to choose from. And of course they are wider tyre by 1cm

The wheel diamater will be a little bit smaller though.

I bought Yokohama Advan A10s which were a trade in from a brand new WRX for a good price, they grip really well but they aren't the most quiet or comfortable tyres in the world.

Conquest_Tsi · 10-08-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

205/50/17 standard, you can get away with 215/45/17, they are cheaper and most tyre shops will have a better range of tyres to choose from. And of course they are wider tyre by 1cm

weird, i got the 17 zetec rims on my LS when purchased new and it had the 215 on there running on MAXIS tyres..

Mullett · 10-08-2008, 10:21 PM

That';d be because the dealers would rather pay $50 each less for the tyres

The 215s are very slightly smaller in rolling diam, but not enough to be illegal or make much difference to anything. They'll also be slightly more responsive and have less tyrewall flex.

I'll be getting Khumo RU31s on mine, but any of the above are good tyres. I'm very impressed with the wear on the standard Zetec Goodyears, I've seen 45k out of a set that were very hard used.

RM.

zetecboy · 10-08-2008, 11:00 PM

I've got Toyo Proxes T1R. Get them for a good price from my mate who's a Toyo rep.

Also, do all those other tyres every one is mention have the same load rating as what is factory specificied?

want-a-XY · 11-08-2008, 03:34 PM

Kumho Ecsta Spt. very quiet, don't squeal like the good years. great life span, performance

mixo · 04-10-2008, 09:46 PM

I got a call from a the dealer and he wants 300 bucks a pop for the goodyears.I told him forget it because i have been quoted elseware 245 for them.

I have only got 28,000 k'm out of them, so you guys getting 45,000 k's out of them is fantastic.

I have see pirellis for 165 each.

What else is out the for 17' inch tyres that are quiet and will last more than 30,000..

thanks

Mixo

Mullett · 05-10-2008, 01:39 PM

I'd be getting a wheel alignment, that's way below par...a friends Zetec has 45k on it and is only just starting to touch the wearbars...and he belts it pretty hard.

-RM.

mixo · 06-10-2008, 09:17 AM

I wish!...havent even got 30k on the clock yet, and its the missus car!..

oh well...

Mullett · 06-10-2008, 10:16 PM

Has she been belting curbs with it? A friend of mine just got some random brand tyres, $175 each for 205/50/17s, he recons they're not bad, but not a patch on the turn-in response of the goodyears...

-RM.

mixo · 07-10-2008, 02:14 PM

dont know, she must be a hoon when i am not in the car!

RJO89 · 07-10-2008, 03:07 PM

I've got Accelera Beta's, cheap as brand that I only got because they came free with the rims when I got them. Not bad, but nowhere near as grippy as higher spec tyres. But for a budget they're not bad. Not sure how much they cost from stores, haven't scoped it out, but at a guess I wouldn't think they would be any more than $150-$175 each. Still, 11000 k's later and they've still got plenty of tread, and that includes two cruises. They noticeably lose a bit of traction going around twisties at high speed. Was frustrating on the last cruise because it was slightly damp as well, and I felt like if I blipped the throttle coming out of corner they would lose traction entirely.

Maybe I'm just not pushing them enough!

+1 for Bridgestone Potenza's Re001's, being back on topic!

More revs · 07-10-2008, 05:25 PM

Damn tyre wear I dont know why tyres aren't made of concrete and roads made of rubber. It would avoid flats and be sweet for bike riders too.

Mullett · 07-10-2008, 06:51 PM

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Damn tyre wear I dont know why tyres aren't made of concrete and roads made of rubber. It would avoid flats and be sweet for bike riders too.

Imagine the potholes!

-RM

Velociraptor82 · 07-10-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by More revs

Damn tyre wear I dont know why tyres aren't made of concrete and roads made of rubber. It would avoid flats and be sweet for bike riders too.

oooh bouncy!!!! why not rubber on rubber?...never slide again!!