RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 10m 17d Posted 07/08/06 02:56 AM Share Posted 07/08/06 02:56 AM After 15,000km the rear SP9000's are past their use-by date and need replacing. The main issue I would like to fix is the lack of traction, although any assistance with road noise would be great as well.So, I'm hoping that the members here can let me know:1. What is the maximum legal size for a tyre fitted to the standard Typhoon 18" rim?2. What tyre you feel will be the best performance/value for money combination?3. How much or where I should shop in Brisbane.Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 07/08/06 03:01 AM Share Posted 07/08/06 03:01 AM When you find out mika let me know Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-417887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 07/08/06 03:12 AM Share Posted 07/08/06 03:12 AM If traction is what your after then I would suggest either the Dunlop SP Sport Max or the Michelin PS2's they seem to be the best two tyres on the market at the moment. As I have suggested on here before the S03's are an awesome gripping tyre but don't last very long at all.Cro is your man to talk to as he seems to have the most experiance with tyres on here. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-417889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 10m 17d Posted 07/08/06 03:55 AM Author Share Posted 07/08/06 03:55 AM Will do Blonksta.Thanks Benny.I think the Michelins may be a little pricey. I was quoted $485 a corner for Yokohama V103 255/40/18. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-417923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 3m Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/08/06 03:57 AM Share Posted 07/08/06 03:57 AM The 18" F6 rim is only 8" wide, so the 245 tyre is about the max you would want to go.As mentioned some Michs/yokies or pirelli would be the best choice.I am going with Pilot Sports next time round. This should be after the FPV drive day in a couple of weeks. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-417927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 10m 17d Posted 07/08/06 05:22 AM Author Share Posted 07/08/06 05:22 AM Your timing is about right Zap.Mine were virtually new before the FPV day, and VERY 2nd hand after. Clear track, no speed limit, red mist..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-417961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 7m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/08/06 08:37 AM Share Posted 07/08/06 08:37 AM If you want an ok tyre go the Dunlop Max's or Bridgstone S03, if you want a good tyre go the Yokie V103's or Pirelli P Zero Nero, if you want a great tyre go the Pirelli Rosso's or Michelin PP2's, if you want the best tyre go the Michelin PS2's.If you want quiet, steer clear of everything but Michelin. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-418038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 10m 17d Posted 07/08/06 12:12 PM Author Share Posted 07/08/06 12:12 PM Thanks Cro.What's your opinion on the maximum size? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-418143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newl Guests Posted 07/08/06 02:25 PM Share Posted 07/08/06 02:25 PM Maximum width can vary from state to state. For example, max tire width here in W.A. is 8" even though we all know that the more rubber you've got on the ground the less the chances of leaving it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-418182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 7m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/08/06 10:55 PM Share Posted 07/08/06 10:55 PM Thanks Cro.What's your opinion on the maximum size?←Not something I've played with, always kept standard size but just got better tyres Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27511-tyres-for-the-phoon/#findComment-418223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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