Tyres for 17" rims

pneall · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 10:35 PM

Just got some pricing in on medium to soft tyres for 17" rims that may be of interest to others. These are for 7.5" fronts and 9.5" rears.
Fronts: 235/45 R17
Continental Sport Contact2 $349
Michelin Pilot $ 289
Bridgestone SO3 $339
Yokahama AVS V102 $335
Falken FK451 $279

Rears: 275/40R17

Yokohama AVS 102 $495
Falken FK451 $399

Leeroy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 12:08 AM

Phil
I put Toyo Proxes T1-S 235x45x17 & 275x40x17 and from memory I paid about $280 & $470 cant be sure though. Not sure how good they are but great tread pattern and advised they handle well in the wet??
Leeroy

pneall · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 12:33 AM

Leeroy,

Wont be long and you will know how good they are.

My first and current tyres are Falkan Ziex. These are definitely not suitable on a Cobra even if its a humid day.

Other Falkens may be fine but I will probably not try them due to my first experience.

Phil

justbetter · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 01:21 AM

No traction, no action...

Have a look at the sumitomo range too...

Aussie Mike · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 05:57 AM

I bought a pair of Kumho Extanzia Supra rear tyres in 275/40/17. I then decide to go with 17x11" rims and fit 315/35/17s

The 275 Kumhos are brand new and have never been to rims. I paid a bit over $700 the pair but If any one wants them I'll let them go for $500 the pair.

They have been stored in the back of my workshop out of the sun so the compound should be fine.

Cheers

scootter · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 11:07 AM

I run the Goodyear F1 Supercar tires. The grip very well. I have the 275/45 ZR 17 on the front and the 315/40 ZR 17 on the rear. Goodyear does not make the 315 anymore.