R36 replacement tyres

[Deedub68]

Well it's come to that time: the Dunlops have finally died and need to be replaced.

In checking other threads I note that Sumitomos and Conti CSC3's seem to be fairly popular and have gathered good reports. Given it's been a while since those threads were created, can anyone give me an update on performance, wear etc etc? My driving is a good deal of country work, so a quiet ride would be appreciated...

Thanks!

deedub68

[team_v]

check out www.carbonblack.com.au for reviews on tyres of your size.


Also look at tirerack.com as it is almost certainly cheaper for any type of tyre over 17" and they have a much bigger variety.

[R36 Dreamer]

Well it's come to that time: the Dunlops have finally died and need to be replaced.

In checking other threads I note that Sumitomos and Conti CSC3's seem to be fairly popular and have gathered good reports. Given it's been a while since those threads were created, can anyone give me an update on performance, wear etc etc? My driving is a good deal of country work, so a quiet ride would be appreciated...

Thanks!

deedub68

Hi DeeDub,

I am more than happy with the Sumitomos, after around 10,000kms, they are wearing well, and are A LOT quieter than the dunlops.

Perhaps they aren't as sticky at the limit of grip as the Dunlops (I personally have had no grip issues at all) but for day to day use they are fantastic.

Not to mention by far the most cost effective!

[Greggles]

The December issue of Motor Mag does a good job on comparing a number of tyres with the Conti3s. All tested on an Audi S4

[Blacky]

I see new R36's now come with Conti's.

[Greggles]

My MY10 has the Conti3s. I have them at 40psi and have now driven 3.5ks across a variety of road surfaces. IMHO they are better than the Pilots and Yokis I've had on previous AWD performance cars I've owned. Very little road noise, and incredible stick! They are wearing well (slowly), and look fantastic with their square shoulder. I highly recommend them but shop around for the best price.

[G-rig]

GY F1 Assymetrical, best tyres in the world.

[rickra177]

Folowing good reviews in Wheels tyre tests - second to Goodyear F1 - I have Falken FK452 on my 2002 V6 4Motion and I'm very impressed. I've had a few sets of F1s and these are at least as good for grip, not sure about wear as I've only had them for a couple of months but looking good.

At a recent advanced driver training day, my instructor was impressed with their performance in wet skid pan.

Also, about $60-70 a tyer cheaper than F1.