firstone Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Woahhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Do I detect a little tyre snobbery here Adam?I actually wanted PS2's like my other car but of course the right sizes were NLA. So I was very pleasantly surprised how good the RE003's are and being considerably cheaper was the icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 25November, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Do I detect a little tyre snobbery here Adam?I actually wanted PS2's like my other car but of course the right sizes were NLA. So I was very pleasantly surprised how good the RE003's are and being considerably cheaper was the icing on the cake.Peter my Merc ML has Goodyear Eagle F1s on it, great tyre just bloody expensive, my wife's Volvo S60 has Dunlop Direzza DZ102s on it and for the money a great tyre, esp in the wet - these are under strong consideration for the 928 and my Porsche has PS3s. My last car has PS3s and when I replaced them was convinced by others that Goodyear F1 Directional was a good replacement, it was not!The tread blocks on the RE003s to me look like they are more of a dry tyre, and from reviews that I have read say the same.Not a snob I am just thorough and choose what I feel will be the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 You 928 guys are weird (&) tyre snobs. Potenza RE050A's on mine and the last SMT was very damp and leaf stricken (bit like Tasmania but with interesting stuff around), rock solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Yep RE050A is not a bad tyre. Reasonably durable on the track good a all round tyre. I found they were a bit noisier and wore faster than the Michelin PS2 but handled the track better. The Michelin PSS is way better than both PS2 and 050A at prettey much everything but if you can not get your size then they are not an option.From my understanding the PS3 and PS4 are not a replacement for the ultra high performance PS2. You only need to check the available sizes to see the PS3/4 are not available in the bigger and wider sizes of modern supercars. Me I never run tyres past 6 years except for a trailer I never get close to that. 8K is good on the rear of the Turbo and 15K is max for the Cayman rear or any fronts. I pay more for brakes than tyres. And why would you risk you old special appreciating investment or modern liability or life on rubbish tires. If they are old or suspect change them or as stated previously Hyundai's are cheap to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 as stated previously Hyundai's are cheap to run. Actually , I'm thinking of getting the wife into a Benz SUV as Hyundais are not especially a frugal choice! Physics is physics and these modern heavy cars with high profile cars are not exactly cheap to run, given they are mostly commuter cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Actually , I'm thinking of getting the wife into a Benz SUV as Hyundais are not especially a frugal choice! Physics is physics and these modern heavy cars with high profile cars are not exactly cheap to run, given they are mostly commuter cars.https://www.racv.com.au/membership/member-benefits/royalauto/motoring/car/australias-best-cars/abc-best-small-car-under-35000-hyundai-i30-active.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 https://www.racv.com.au/membership/member-benefits/royalauto/motoring/car/australias-best-cars/abc-best-small-car-under-35000-hyundai-i30-active.htmlWould it tow our boat up our steep hill or even slow it going down Good car for buzzing around big towns , for dinks and millenials who haven't discovered "eurostyle". Our classic version , the Accent, remains an offspring DD favourite . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 27November, 2016 Report Share Posted 27November, 2016 My last car has PS3s and when I replaced them was convinced by others that Goodyear F1 Directional was a good replacement, it was not!The tread blocks on the RE003s to me look like they are more of a dry tyre, and from reviews that I have read say the same.Not a snob I am just thorough and choose what I feel will be the best Oh Adam, the PFA RE003 fanbois club wouldn't lead you astray!What are you actually after? Great tyres for streaming wet roads? Well Fraz (in another thread), Simon and P-Kay have given the good oil here.Great tyres for damp mossy roads? Yes I can vouch here myself.Actually pulled a Michelin PS2 shod wheel off a car today and was struck how similar the tread block design was with the RE003's. However I recall the PS2's have a treadwear grade of 220 while the Bridgestone's are 180 which may explain some of the tenaciousness.I won't mention the RE003's ever again but you're welcome to join our club anytime..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Hey guys. Been absent a few years, but my 993 is still going strong. Had it up at Autohaus recently for a service and they mentioned the tyres need replacing - they're the originals from when I purchased it from them 5yrs back... I think they said they were 10yrs old (gasp!). So, what should I put on her? She's been to the track once, but probably never again. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Welcome back, it has been a long time Gavin!I liked Michelin PS2's on my 993 that I bought from Tempe Tyres at a keen price. However since my last post in this thread I've fitted yet another car with RE003's and frankly love em' and would be my first choice now if you can get the right size for your rears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 I won't mention the RE003's ever again but you're welcome to join our club anytime..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 I also say I won't participate in another oil thread too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 4August, 2017 Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 LOL, I was talking to my regular cabbie this morning about the religious nature of tyre and oil discussions on car forums... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 4August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 I also say I won't participate in another oil thread too......Come on Peter, what sort of oil would you recommend to put on 10 year old tyres..... flammability vs longevity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 9August, 2017 Report Share Posted 9August, 2017 Forgive me (tyre)father... For I have sinned. Mine tyres are olde (at least 5 of the ages have past) and have possible cracks in their side walls. I know not what I do and why I do not take mine card of credit to the shoppe of tyres and get thy a new set for thy sturdy chariot! Why am I such a clutz, or is that putz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 9August, 2017 Report Share Posted 9August, 2017 Why am I such a clutz, or is that putz? Hey! I resemble that remark...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 9August, 2017 Report Share Posted 9August, 2017 Forgive me (tyre)father... For I have sinned. Mine tyres are olde (at least 5 of the ages have past) and have possible cracks in their side walls. I know not what I do and why I do not take mine card of credit to the shoppe of tyres and get thy a new set for thy sturdy chariot! Why am I such a clutz, or is that putz? Just make sure you do some circle work on the old tyres before they come off the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 9August, 2017 Report Share Posted 9August, 2017 Just make sure you do some circle work on the old tyres before they come off the car. yep, I think this calls for a donut in Brighton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmr Posted 9August, 2017 Report Share Posted 9August, 2017 When I bought my '00 Boxster in 2015 it still had the original tyres on it. The guy at PCM had a look of horror and awe when I got it checked out. I actually thought I'd "wear them down a bit" but the first week I had it I hit black ice on the freeway and went full lock at 120kmh. That got the credit card out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17August, 2017 Report Share Posted 17August, 2017 Tyres used in hot climates on hot roads last 46.8% as long as those in colder areas. Not fake news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Tyres used in hot climates on hot roads last 46.8% as long as those in colder areas. Not fake news!I wonder how that is influenced by wet and dry roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 I wonder how that is influenced by wet and dry roads. Just insert figures here http://www.softschools.com/examples/science/rolling_friction_examples/44/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Forgive me (tyre)father... For I have sinned. Mine tyres are olde (at least 5 of the ages have past) and have possible cracks in their side walls. I know not what I do and why I do not take mine card of credit to the shoppe of tyres and get thy a new set for thy sturdy chariot! Why am I such a clutz, or is that putz? just checked me tyres, they're all marked as 2010!! Oh god, I'm going to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Phil not a problem with 10 YO tyres. Look at the attached add for a 76 Falcon GT. Check out the quote re tyres on the car!!!!!!https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?cid=8&smode=0&lid=1152003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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