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[Potta]

I can get Maxxis tyres in 205/60/13 for between $140 and $160 a tyre.

I have some Maxxis Bighorns on my wife's cruiser and they are ok but I feel like they haven't done as many k's as I thought they would.

We had Maxxis Buckshots on her previous car and they seemed to last forever.

Just wondering if anyone has tried their normal road tyres and what sort of grip and life you got out of them?

I have heard from 1 person that they are crap so really just looking for other peoples opinions and if they are no good what else is available in a 205+ x 13?

[N/A-PWR]

Interesting post Craig,

 

I find soft Rubber compound wears out quick, and Hard tyres last longest,

 

But you are after the Maxxis wear Factor these Day's.

 

Hope someone knows.

[Ice]

Same old story Craig you get what you pay for

[76lxhatch]

Yep I had them in 265/50/15s, probably the best option available in that sizing but not a patch on the 17s I have now which are actually an entry level performance tyre

[Potta]

I've been told Sumitomo HTR200's in 205/60R13 are quite good, and probably better than Maxxis. I think they retail at around $120 (in Adelaide). Only what I have been told though; not personal experience.

Any idea who sells them?

Same old story Craig you get what you pay for

Yeah but there aren't many options

Thanks for the input guys, sounds like they are ok but not the greatest which is what I'd heard before. I was hoping someone would say they're cheap and awesome, but like in most cases the two are mutually exclusive.

[Ice]

Check out the dunlop website Craig i think they do a 13 to

[Potta]

Will do, cheers mate

[Ice]

Dunlop does 215 /50/13 for $150 each Craig

[N/A-PWR]

Good size them,

 

I had all round on 13 x 7 Hotwires hey.

 

 

Dunlop does 215 /50/13 for $150 each Craig

about $102 at the time each

[Potta]

Dunlop does 215 /50/13 for $150 each Craig

Cheers Gene, that sounds not too bad.

I'll see if I can find them on the website now I know what size they have. :-)

[LHSL]

You can get the sumitomos online. I was going to order some myself:

http://www.tyretrader.com.au/
Also has some interesting 13 inch Kuhmos.

[LHSL]

You can get the sumitomos online. I was going to order some myself:
http://www.tyretrader.com.au/
Also has some interesting 13 inch Kuhmos.

Apologies they did have the 205/60/13 sumitomos for $97 must have sold out.

[lx308]

You can get the sumitomos online. I was going to order some myself:
http://www.tyretrader.com.au/
Also has some interesting 13 inch Kuhmos.

The Kumhos are all I could find on there in 13's.


Bahahahahaha. Posted as I was looking. Lol

Edited by lx308, 22 July 2014 - 10:08 PM.

[Potta]

Those semi slicks look quite grippy.

 

http://www.tyretrade...HO&sort=pd.name

 

But probably a bit more than I'm going to need.

[Ice]

They do

[N/A-PWR]

what is the minimum 'V' rating can we have,

 

like those are 85V

 

I have had to have minimum of 93V before

 

 

 

tyres I need are 82V 185/35/17

Edited by GASPOWER, 22 July 2014 - 10:45 PM.

[Potta]

Yeah quite a few options on eBay, thanks for that.

 

They look so cheap too until you factor in delivery and fitting and balancing, but still can get better tyres for a similar price.

[76lxhatch]

what is the minimum 'V' rating can we have,
 
like those are 85V

Two different things. V is the speed rating, 85 is the load rating. You would expect the legal requirement for both to be that they must meet or exceed the original OEM requirements on the tyre placard.

[N/A-PWR]

Hi Scott,

I have noticed that they ( Ben ) have moved from Welshpool,

 

and I cannot find where they are now.

 

Antique Tyres has 13's with red bands on them now,

 

 

 

I think the V is needed, so just need to find the Load rating Chart then, thank's

 

85 is the load rating.

[76lxhatch]

85 = 515kg load rating

V = 240km/h speed rating

http://www.tirerack....e.jsp?techid=35