Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 18y 2m 18d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 28/08/09 11:26 PM Share Posted 28/08/09 11:26 PM Looking for a new set of tyres and am havig trouble deciding.The Kuhmo KU31's seem to get good reviews.I am after something that doesn't wear too fast and also grips pretty well in the wet and dry.Any suggestions or places in Melbourne to buy???CheersJames Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicky Go Pies!!! Donating Members 2,852 Member For: 17y 3m 12d Gender: Male Location: Vic Somewhere - Sometimes NSW Posted 29/08/09 02:51 PM Share Posted 29/08/09 02:51 PM Mate, I had some 19" KU31's - lasted no time at all on the phoon...They were on the front for about 5K noise and otherwise just a tyre...Went on the back lasted all of about 5K on there... (10K in total 5/5)Had the bastards split (there is a thread here somewhere about it)... and well all round bad experience IMPO... Others have had good runs...Wacked some Falkins on the front - much quieter... they are on the back now - plenty of grip, quiet, and seem to be doing well so far - 3 thousand into it on the back since another swap... Falkins on the front (so all round at the moment) - and it seems to be HAPPY DAYS!!!If you can get a set of Dunlop Daruzzes (or whoever its spelt) - they are the original tyre im lead to believe the Falkins where designed after. Same Factory, and near same pattern and compound mix... up side is the Dunlops are cheaper... (If I can get next time round - will give me a spin myself on the phoon)...We had a set of the Daruzzes on the XR5 - and they were great!Might be worth a look see! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-926879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qik1 Silver Donating Members 2,720 Member For: 17y 18d Gender: Male Location: Loitering in SEQ Posted 29/08/09 03:20 PM Share Posted 29/08/09 03:20 PM kumho 36's or maxxis ma-z1's get my vote. Good price & great straight line & cornering performance Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-926884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 16y 5m 13d Gender: Male Posted 29/08/09 07:50 PM Share Posted 29/08/09 07:50 PM I put Pirelli Dragons on my stock 17s and I really like them; quieter than the dunlops, good in the wet, not sure about the wear rate though - only had them on for a few thousand kms. I can't comment on any other tyres since these are the only ones I've had on. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-926889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo k Member 414 Member For: 17y 1m 22d Location: Wollongong Posted 29/08/09 10:38 PM Share Posted 29/08/09 10:38 PM I just got maxxis ma-v1 on the back on mine yesterday. but the best ones I have had ever was nitto nt 555 they were a good tyre Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-926899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 19y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 30/08/09 09:12 AM Share Posted 30/08/09 09:12 AM The original Dunlops were specifically desinged for the XR series and are OEM for these cars. Though a few more $$$ then others available, they are highly suited to these cars, and more so at the correct pressures that arnt written on the inside of the drivers door.I.B. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-927171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Member Donating Members 58 Member For: 19y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 30/08/09 09:37 AM Share Posted 30/08/09 09:37 AM I'll put a vote in for the kumho KU36s also, got a set of these fitted recently and I am very impressed with the amount of grip. They were cheaper than the falkens that I was running previously too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-927178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 18y 2m 18d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 30/08/09 10:21 AM Author Share Posted 30/08/09 10:21 AM IB what pressure do you recommend???Are the KU36's ok in the wet??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-927223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 1m 4d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 30/08/09 10:30 AM Share Posted 30/08/09 10:30 AM No way are the OEM tyres the best, I'm certain Dunlop must pay Ford to fit the fcking things just to get the follow-up replacement sales. If you go back for more of these you've got rocks in your head, tyres that cost less are better in every aspect.Another vote for the dragons here, for the price they are awesome. Take a bit of getting used to coming from the dumlops though as they don't tramline nearly as much so you actually have to steer :headbang2: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-927233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 18y 2m 18d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 30/08/09 10:32 AM Author Share Posted 30/08/09 10:32 AM Is it worth going to a 245 wide rear for better grip or just stick with 235's??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61102-what-tyres-for-stock-17s/#findComment-927235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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