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  • #121
    Originally posted by amunra View Post
    that would be because they are KF550 not FF550, mr spelling police.
    hardy har very funny

    I looked on Tyresales and there were some Winruns (R330) but no Kinforest.

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    • #122
      Originally posted by miicah View Post
      hardy har very funny

      I looked on Tyresales and there were some Winruns (R330) but no Kinforest.
      It probably got missed as it looks like we were typing at the same time, so I'll repeat it here.

      They are listed on the tyroola site too, but I did the transaction through the suprecheapauto site.
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      • #123
        Originally posted by miicah View Post
        hardy har very funny

        I looked on Tyresales and there were some Winruns (R330) but no Kinforest.
        I could not get any of the Kinforest quickly

        Need them asap as i have a nackered tyre that is cut open so had to get the winrun r330 getting fitted tomorrow will let everyone know how they go over time

        Good price tho 480$ with a wheel alignment! for 235/35/19
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        • #124
          Originally posted by Kachingg View Post
          I could not get any of the Kinforest quickly

          Need them asap as i have a nackered tyre that is cut open so had to get the winrun r330 getting fitted tomorrow will let everyone know how they go over time

          Good price tho 480$ with a wheel alignment! for 235/35/19
          Haven't you spent "lots" on your car and now putting WinRun on?

          /shakes head. I just don't get it.
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          • #125
            Originally posted by brad View Post
            Haven't you spent "lots" on your car and now putting WinRun on?

            /shakes head. I just don't get it.
            I must agree - i dont get it either. I just bought new tyres for my car and although i couldnt justify Michelin PS4 pricing ($400+) or Continentals ($400+) in the size i needed, i researched and got a well rated tyre which was priced much more reasonably (Falken Azenis FK510). These are made in Japan and have rated well in both local and overseas tyre tests. For $256 each i couldn't argue.

            I know we are all different, but personally i couldn't put a cheap Chinese tyre on a nice new car. In fact, even if i had an older car without modern safety features i would still put something better on.
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            • #126
              Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post
              I must agree - i dont get it either. I just bought new tyres for my car and although i couldnt justify Michelin PS4 pricing ($400+) or Continentals ($400+) in the size i needed, i researched and got a well rated tyre which was priced much more reasonably (Falken Azenis FK510). These are made in Japan and have rated well in both local and overseas tyre tests. For $256 each i couldn't argue.

              I know we are all different, but personally i couldn't put a cheap Chinese tyre on a nice new car. In fact, even if i had an older car without modern safety features i would still put something better on.
              FK510 aren't bad. Quite an old tyre. A mate with an HSV Clubsport has run them for years and was always happy. He recently switched to PS4 and conceded they were noticeably better.

              It's not so much the "chinese tyre" thing but making the leap into the unknown on a good car that has upgraded brakes. You can have the best brakes in the world but if the tyres aren't great then all that will happen is the ABS will cut in all the time.

              The Corolla hire car I had in NZ recently had Sportiva Performance. They were quite good and very confidence inspiring in the wet. I'm not sure if they are available here.
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              • #127
                2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test - Tyre Reviews
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                • #128
                  Different worlds Lucas, some get it and some.. well don't.

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                  • #129
                    Originally posted by brad View Post
                    FK510 aren't bad. Quite an old tyre. A mate with an HSV Clubsport has run them for years and was always happy. He recently switched to PS4 and conceded they were noticeably better.

                    It's not so much the "chinese tyre" thing but making the leap into the unknown on a good car that has upgraded brakes. You can have the best brakes in the world but if the tyres aren't great then all that will happen is the ABS will cut in all the time.

                    The Corolla hire car I had in NZ recently had Sportiva Performance. They were quite good and very confidence inspiring in the wet. I'm not sure if they are available here.
                    The FK510's were only released in 2018, i think you might be thinking of perhaps the FK452's which have been around for a while. I was tossing up between the FK510's, and Hankook Evo 2's.

                    Funnily enough that review you posted is the worst rating i found on the FK510's. Many of those tyres are not available in Aust either. The FK510's won the Wheels 2018 tyre test, came 5th in the Motor tyre test, and was highly recommend by Tyre Reviews UK.

                    Go to 5.38 YouTube

                    2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Winner

                    MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Results

                    Falken Azenis FK510 - Tyre Reviews
                    Last edited by Lucas_R; 17-05-2019, 02:58 PM.
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                    • #130
                      Yeah, a lot can go wrong with the tyre, it can fail in so many ways that sticking with the proven known brands should be no brainer.

                      Here’s the comparison on Golf GTI. Similar one was on Au version of “Which Car” just few weeks back, though I couldn’t find it on YouTube in reasonable time.
                      Performance Tunes from $850
                      Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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                      • #131
                        Originally posted by Transporter View Post
                        Similar one was on Au version of “Which Car” just few weeks back, though I couldn’t find it on YouTube in reasonable time.
                        I saw this video too. Stock new tyres vs stock worn tyres, vs cheap tyres. The cheap tyres performed very poorly. I cant find the video either.

                        EDIT found it:
                        Last edited by Lucas_R; 17-05-2019, 03:09 PM.
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                        • #132
                          Its a experiment on my part plus being a bit skint at the moment
                          I agree that they will not be up to the top top standards of the hoon brigade in stage 3 r or gti
                          But i don't have the need to blast around corners at top speed i use the torque in my car for mainly straight line run
                          Also i am a professional truck driver of over 30 years and millions of kilometres and have never had a at fault accident in my personal vehicle because i know how to bloody well drive! Especially in the wet which others definitely do not
                          If they prove to be no good i will admit it
                          And let everyone know
                          If the reverse is true i will also let people know
                          Horses for courses guys
                          I find paying over 1k every 35 to 40tho kilometres is to much looking for something that suits me better
                          So the armchair warriors who have not used said tyres please back off
                          I know what i am doing
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                          • #133
                            No skills will help you to shorten the stopping distance in wet my friend, if the rubber on your tyres is inferior quality.
                            Just saying.
                            Performance Tunes from $850
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                            • #134
                              Yeah i know
                              Have i mentioned that i can drive in the wet?
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                              Calipers painted Candy apple gold
                              New rear sway bar and linkages

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                              • #135
                                I'll save you all 8 minutes:




                                If it has an engine or heartbeat it's going to cost you.

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