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I was hoping to see the Kumho KU31 or KU36 included (particularly since the KU36 is touted as an almost semi-slick, it would have been interesting to see how it went.
Yes I was expecting the Kuhmos to be in the top 10, any one know how they perform in the magazine?
Just because a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero's are OEM on a Lamborghini/Porsche etc. doesn't make it the best tyre for a Commodore on our roads, yet they probably cost twice as much as say a set of Bridgestones in the same fitment...
Another issue they don't go into is that not all tyres are created the same - even within the same product name - within the "P-Zero Nero" namethat you've noted for instance, there are variations in design. The OEM ones on Lambos/Porsches are different, with a dual-compound construction for instance, than what you'd buy to put on your Commodore/VW/Audi/etc.
interesting to see the Maxxis coming in there at 4th... maxxis are my new favorite brand of tyre since i got a set of MA-Z1's on my mk3. best value for money i've ever had for tyres thats for sure.
'07 Touareg V6 TDI with air suspension
'98 Mk3 Cabriolet 2.0 8V
'99 A4 Quattro 1.8T
whats more G-rig, the Asymmetrics arent OEMs for any of the manufacturers, so they arent custom made or tuned to suit a particular vehicle, or vice versa. so if you slap a set on your car, you can be reasonably sure they are going to perform just as well, regardless of the make/model
I had P-Zero Nero's on my vr6 when I bought it, AMAZING tires but wore very quickly.
Yeah my Neros are pretty much shot at the moment with about 20k on them. At the wear markers all the way around.
Wouldn't hesitate to but them again but as of the beginning of last year Pirelli launched just the straight P-Zero which has their latest technology/compounds. I would've liked to have seen a local review of them but will more than likely be picking up a set of them early next year after my holiday.
Cheers,
Trent
Yeah they always seem to rate highly. The previous spec GSD3s were the standard tyre for the MkIV R32 when it came here.
Cheers,
Trent
I think they would be worth a go, the P-Zero are a bit too expensive.
Dont think i'll bother get street semi-slicks again, have done about 15k on them and it's getting down to the marker on the inside rear. Probably a side effect of being lowered but wouldn't last more than 20k anyway IMO.
I was hoping to see the Kumho KU31 or KU36 included (particularly since the KU36 is touted as an almost semi-slick, it would have been interesting to see how it went.
The quoted prices make me glad I stuck with 17" wheels. I can get RE001s for just over $200 a corner, and that's without really trying...
i drove an EVO 8 MR yesterday, and it had KU36's i didn't push to the limits, but there was definitely plenty of grip available. there was a bit of tyre noise though. but the tread pattern was very aggressive.
whats more G-rig, the Asymmetrics arent OEMs for any of the manufacturers, so they arent custom made or tuned to suit a particular vehicle, or vice versa. so if you slap a set on your car, you can be reasonably sure they are going to perform just as well, regardless of the make/model
They were over $400 a corner for 225/45R17s, I shudder to think what they'd be for 225/40R18...
I will probably get them from Tirerack in the, US$182 each for 225/40/18. Still waiting for a quote on shipping but it's about US$260 (but best to split them up if it's getting close to AUD$1000).
They were over $500 each RRP here when i checked a while ago.
I will probably get them from Tirerack in the, US$182 each for 225/40/18. Still waiting for a quote on shipping but it's about US$260 (but best to split them up if it's getting close to AUD$1000).
They were over $500 each RRP here when i checked a while ago.
Be aware that different markets can have different rubber compounds (and even different tread patterns!) within a tyre "model". It would pay to be sure that the US market Asymmetrics are the same as the local market ones.
Be aware that different markets can have different rubber compounds (and even different tread patterns!) within a tyre "model". It would pay to be sure that the US market Asymmetrics are the same as the local market ones.
That's a good point, but I think they are the same?:
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