I'm having sever traction issues now that the nights are getting colder. At some stage I'll be changing my rear tyres and want something that will put the power down beteer than my current tyres.

I've heard that Pirelli, Bridgestone and Michellin have good performance tyres. What are peoples thoughts on what is best.

Geea.

Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.

I am getting these next time all round.

I currently have the Pilot Preceda's which are 10x better than the stock dunlops, and these Sport 2's are meant to be 10x better than the Preceda's.

Not too sure WHAT they are, but the BMW M3 CSL uses some uber Michelin, I THINK it's a 'Pilot Sport Cup' or similar. They are basically a semi-slick race tire, but are good for 3 or 4 seconds a lap (round a twisty track) but are also HELL expensive!

Anyone else had experience with high performance tyres that would like to have an imput?

Geea.

You will want a medium/hard compound tyre, so something like a Yokohama is out of the question as you will go through them like butter.

I suppose it's a matter of finding a quality tyre at a good price which will take 328rwkw and not have to be changed every 20,000ks

Easy!!

You will want a medium/hard compound tyre, so something like a Yokohama is out of the question as you will go through them like butter.

I suppose it's a matter of finding a quality tyre at a good price which will take 328rwkw and not have to be changed every 20,000ks

Easy!!

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I'm not too fussed about how long they last. I'm more concerned with how they handle putting the power on the road.

Geea.

If you're not worried about durability (and I don't think you can have both grip and durability) as a starting point, make sure that the traction rating on the sidewall is AA or better. I'm not sure if you can get AAA traction rating but if you can - buy them.

The standard dunlops have a AA traction rating and grip OK. I put some A traction rated tyres on the rear and the difference was frightening. Slid all over the shop!

I'm no expert, but I'm led to believe (and have experienced) that the softer a tyre compound is the better the grip. Use your fingers - if a tyre's tread is rock hard and has no give, its built to be durable and may grip better when hot. If you can stick your fingernail into it and it has some give, its a softer compound and should grip better. Kind of makes sense, I think.

Otherwise, check out what Porsche 911s, BMW M3s and others use as standard equipment - they don't skimp and have tyres to match their chassis.

Mark

Mark

what pressure should I run the stock 17inch tyres ? I think im running 30(f) and 32®.

40psi all round for me

40psi all round for me

For me too. 30 & 32 are way too low I believe and may give you a nice soft ride but are nowhere near what will give you good handling.

NSW traffic coppers out of Lismore run 42 -44.