Steve88 Posted 13January, 2016 Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 Hi Guys , looking to upgrade the rubber on my SC . Its currently got a set of Hancooks on there that are pretty old ( plenty of grip left )and would like something more sporty / R series .looking to increase grip and would also hope it adds more race appeal too .As far as driving goes with these tires its currently 1-2 a week for an hour or so ( weekender ). Not daily and the longest journey so far has only been 2 hours round trip . Any recommendations on what i should consider , where to buy and a ball park price would be extremely helpfulI`m running original Fuch wheels but rally considering buying a set of Maxilite Fuch replicas which are the same size as factory anywayLocated in Melbournes North , "Home of the burnout " so heaps of tire places around just need to know what to ask for and how much to pay Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13January, 2016 Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 If your looking at an 'R' spec semi slick Dunlop or Advan's (yokohama), expect to pay around $1200 for a set. You wont find a road tyre that comes close to a semi, they are fantastic, just the wear rate is obviously higher. I haven't used them extensively in the wet though, others may chime in if they have had any issues in relation to this but I believe they are still suitable (given they run them at targa etc.).Cheers, Hugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 13January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 Thanks Hugh . Ill get some prices tomorrow from my local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 13January, 2016 Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 If you want good performance road tyres (i.e. not R spec) you can't go past the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE series. I had RE002's on my SC when I bought it. They were great. I got new tyres in October last year. RE002 has been superseded by the RE003. I got them. They are really good. The grip is amazing, especially in the wet. I was thinking of getting Toyo Proxis T1R's, but when I went for a ride in a "normal" car fitted with them I found them quite noisy.I have Michelin Pilot sport (235/40 18) on my RS Megane. Only 2000 km on them, but great grip, and a nice look.And it's Fuchs man. Get it right. Gee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 13January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 If you want good performance road tyres (i.e. not R spec) you can't go past the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE series. I had RE002's on my SC when I bought it. They were great. I got new tyres in October last year. RE002 has been superseded by the RE003. I got them. They are really good. The grip is amazing, especially in the wet. I was thinking of getting Toyo Proxis T1R's, but when I went for a ride in a "normal" car fitted with them I found them quite noisy.I have Michelin Pilot sport (235/40 18) on my RS Megane. Only 2000 km on them, but great grip, and a nice look.And it's Fuchs man. Get it right. Gee.My bad . I accept the 2 week forum suspension . Will research both this arvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 You haven't mentioned if they are 15's or 16's ..... not a very big range if they are 15 inches ....I run Falkens on my 15's are they are probably the only "sports" road tyre for that size ..... although very happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 14January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 Currently rocking Hankook 205/55zr16 so 16`s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5032 Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 If you want good performance road tyres (i.e. not R spec) you can't go past the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE series. I had RE002's on my SC when I bought it. They were great. I got new tyres in October last year. RE002 has been superseded by the RE003. I got them. They are really good. The grip is amazing, especially in the wet. I was thinking of getting Toyo Proxis T1R's, but when I went for a ride in a "normal" car fitted with them I found them quite noisy.I have Michelin Pilot sport (235/40 18) on my RS Megane. Only 2000 km on them, but great grip, and a nice look.And it's Fuchs man. Get it right. Gee.+1 on the Potenza RE003's, totally transformed my car...amazing tyres205/55 and 225/50 16's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 +1 on the Potenza RE003's, totally transformed my car...amazing tyres205/55 and 225/50 16's Same sizes for mine. Tho I'm thinking of getting some 9" rims, so the 225's will be too skinny. What else?Just kidding. That's my surname. I've been copping incorrect spelling and pronunciation all my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 I replaced RE001's on my SC running 6&7 x16 with Dunlop Direzza Z2's about a year ago. Great tyre with lots of grip. I got them at Stuckey tyres on Sydney road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezger Autosport Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 The best tyre closest to an r compound for the st is the direzza z2, I used to run the z1 when I started driving on the track it was the previous version. They available at Stuckey tyres in Brunswick, trust me the z2 is the best hands down, that will hold up to several track days should you go down that path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 14January, 2016 Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 The best tyre closest to an r compound for the st is the direzza z2, I used to run the z1 when I started driving on the track it was the previous version. They available at Stuckey tyres in Brunswick, trust me the z2 is the best hands down, that will hold up to several track days should you go down that path.DZ2's are my road tyre. Mostly used for weekend fun around the local hills. I have Advan A048 medium compound R specs for the occasional track use. They are a bit iffy in full wet conditions so if the need arises I would use the DZ2's as my "wet" track tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 14January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 14January, 2016 My local shop can get me Dunlop Direzza DZ102 at $160 per rear and $140 per front . Anyone have any experience with these . About to call Stuckys in Brunswick now Update , STUCKY it is . Great prices on the DZ2`s . Now to get my rims sorted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 15January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 15January, 2016 Tires Ordered and fit next Sat before SMT Vic . My first real drive in my SC . Anyone know where i can get new Wheel Nuts Black before next week ? Love to change these over to neater looking ones . Mine are very shabby , very very shabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 15January, 2016 Report Share Posted 15January, 2016 Tires Ordered and fit next Sat before SMT Vic . My first real drive in my SC . Anyone know where i can get new Wheel Nuts Black before next week ? Love to change these over to neater looking ones . Mine are very shabby , very very shabbyThere's a guy in Bulleen who advertises Fuch replicas. He might have nuts as well.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-Fuchs-Wheels-/381514716730?hash=item58d40c963a:g:Mk4AAOSwrklVU~as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 15January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 15January, 2016 There's a guy in Bulleen who advertises Fuch replicas. He might have nuts as well.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-Fuchs-Wheels-/381514716730?hash=item58d40c963a:g:Mk4AAOSwrklVU~as Yeh good call ! . I just sent him a text if not found these ill pull the trigger on http://www.vollks.com.au/store/Porsche-Style-Aluminum-Alloy-Lug-Nuts-Black-Anodized-Set-of-5.html Porsche Centre Melbourne wanted $20.00 + Per Nut so around $400 for the set . A tad too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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