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    I have replaced my dunlop sportmaxx GT's with kumho PS91's and am very happy. Good wet and dry grip and quieter than the Dunlops.
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    Quote Originally Posted by heorot View Post
    I have replaced my dunlop sportmaxx GT's with kumho PS91's and am very happy. Good wet and dry grip and quieter than the Dunlops.
    New tyres comparison to worn ones? Or new to new??
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    Quote Originally Posted by DVSTwig View Post
    Asymmetrical can be rotated to any corner so long as the "outside" marking is pointing outside so long as the tyre shop mounted them properly then it's always pointing outside.
    Same problem and end result - you can't even out tyre wear by swapping the inside edge to the outside edge
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    Its always very subjective unless you have both sets available at the same time but trying to compare at about the 10000km mark on both- i.e. about half worn, I think the PS91's are at least as good and still believe hey are quieter-19inch rims, 35 profile
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    Same problem and end result - you can't even out tyre wear by swapping the inside edge to the outside edge
    When was the last time you saw a non-directional, symmetrical tyre that you'd actually put (or would fit) on 18/19" rims? Even if there was you'd still have to unmount/mount the tyres from rim to rim to get the outside to become the inside on a different corner

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    Couldn't find any reviews for the new Nitto NT830 so I thought I would share.

    I was so happy with my last set of Nitto Invo's I had decided to try the new NT830. I am an area manager and clock up a lot of K's on the highway, the invo's had fantastic dry grip and got roughly 38,000 klm's out of them but we're a tad noisy. ( On the phone a lot for business ).

    After clocking 3000k on the NT830 I am absolutely happy with the same if not better dry grip, a mile in front for wet grip and certainly noticeable volume decrease.

    All in all very happy running 245/35/19 and wouldn't go back.

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    Tyres

    My factory tyres need to be replaced soon and just wanted to see what tyres everyone is using now and how their experience has been so far with their new tyres.
    Would prefer a tyre that is quieter or at least the same (not noisier) as the RE50A.
    So far have read that the Goodyear A2-F1s and the PS3s seem pretty good. Keen to hear the latest feedback on these tyres and any other recommendations.

    Thanks!

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    it depends on what your priorities are. longevity? price? dry grip? wet grip?

    for 235 35 19 you have something from $100 (nankang) each to $600 each (pilot sport cup 2).

    i find jaxquickfit website very useful, they display all prices online.

    or you can pick from any of the top 10 per tyrereview.co.uk web and you wont go wrong for daily street use.

    i and a number of friends are using potenza re003 and cant fault these tyres. but road noise is not the quietest.

    bridgestone has 4 for 3 deal right now.

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    The Goodyear F1A2 are fantastic for performance and I got 53k out a pair on the front
    They are however louder than the RE050 - takes a week or two to accept it

    The PS3's are a great all round tyre - wet and dry and last well
    Noticeably less noise than F1A2
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    Tyre reviews, tests and ratings - TyreReviews is the best place if you do not want to ask Mr Google..
    My feeling was Michelin Pilot Super Sports were the bang for the buck for both dry and wet grip... PS3 not sure in the wet..
    With any tyre you go with try to find a deal somewhere for current tyres.. i.e. someone mentioned that they might give deals on old stock.. Rubber does age..

    I was researching online for some tyres because I was so fed up with the hopeless grip of the bridgestones in the wet...
    No idea why VW give these as stock tyres.. Everyone told me to wait till these wear out to replace.. Down to 50%.. still waiting..

    Hope this helps..
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