windmill84

Hi Guys,

I tried searching but couldn't find what i was looking for.

Which tyres do people recommend getting? I've not had my car long and it was my first rainy morning driving today and the car understeered a fair amount, more than I thought it would (I was coming off a roundabout). The rear felt fine, but the front was a lot looser than I was expecting!

So, what are you using?

It's a bog standard 2005 WRX.

Thanks in advance.

stonejedi

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You have just described standard Subaru handling perfectlyundersteer,my advice is to get a four wheel alignment and see how the car handles,there is so much variables that you need to sort out with a subaru to get perfect handling but it should start with getting the alignment done first see how the car drives and where improvement can be made for example anti roll bars,drop links,uprated bushings and even some bracing.If your tyres are withing the legal level the car should still grip and handle well,but if tyres are a must the Nankangs NS-2R or the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta i rate highly.SJ.

windmill84

Haha OK thanks SJ. I wasnt sure if it was because the fronts were slightly more worn than the rears. (The rears are pretty much new).

I'll look into getting a wheel alignment then as well. Those tyres you recommended, are they mainly summer tyres, or are they OK for year round use? If not, which tyres are good all rounders, or would you recommend I get some winter tyres when the time comes?

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

Vredestein Sessanta tyres would definitely be my choice for a all year round tyre they are superb in the wet and dry,the Nankangs are also Good but the vredestein are better in the wet and still superb in the dry.SJ.

nurburgking

Anyone used michilin pilot sport 3s ? I got four brand new for 398 pound, cant wait too get em on

maydew

iTrader: (9)

Vredestein Sessanta from jungle tyres

windmill84

Awesome, thanks for the advice everyone. Especially SJ for the detailed explanation, much appreciated

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

No problems mate.SJ.

maca1983

iTrader: (3)

Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric for me

JGlanzaV

iTrader: (3)

Nankang ns2r's for me, drove a very good friends car which we sprint and hill cllimb with them on, they are pretty amazing, so much so I've just ordered a set for my scooby.

Cheap too.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

I was bigging up the Nankangs NS-2R so much,that I started a thread on here up about them,so I personally know how Good they arebut for wet work the vredies can't be touched they are that good and as 90% of the time in the UK is wet and that's being kind the vredie sessanta tyres are the better tyre taking that into consideration,I'm not taking nothing from the Nankangs as they are Awesome,and i mentioned them to the OP in my first reply to him,but there not as good as the vredies in the wet.SJ.

sivo

iTrader: (30)

+1 for the goodyear eagle

Excellent all rounder and very predictable in the wet.

Siv

stealthbomber

iTrader: (3)

I've run both goodyear eagle f1 and currently vredestein sessanta. Both are excellent all year round, daily driver tyres. The vredestein just have the edge for me as they're quieter and feel better in standing water and also they're cheaper too.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

.SJ.

fawor

iTrader: (3)

Bollocks, vredestain at jungle tyres,
quieter, No F vs C on F1
Better Wet rating, No C vs A on F1
F1 Edge match is perfect,design is softer for a reason,less bumps -better keep a road.
Vreds are budget and nothing change that, the same as nankangs etc.
F1 rules like evo vs impreza

stealthbomber

iTrader: (3)

As I've said, I've used both not just looked at a website and based my opinion on that. I don't know what the Goodyear edge match tyre that your refering to is.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

I am still trying to work out what you typedthe only thing that i understood was impreza.SJ.

Scooby-Mark

I recently put a set of 18" Toyo Proxes T1-R, supplied by demon Tweeks for £327 for 4 on my Scoob, Always found them a great value good all round tyre, Had them on my previous Scoob and two Leons too.

Even the tyre place I use were stunned by how much I got them for

nurburgking

Soo no ones used michilin ps3's ?

JGlanzaV

iTrader: (3)

What are you on about?

Nankang road tyres might be budget but their track day tyres definitely are not.

Have you ever actually driven a car with them on? I very much doubt it....

fpan

iTrader: (11)

I am on Michelin Pilot Super Sports, they are superb.

nurburgking

Cool glad im not the only one with michilin although I can't use them untill I buy new alloy wheels my inovits have cracked ! boo

t79boy

Currently have vreds sessanta's before that had toyos . Massive improvement all round on them.
But was looking into getting a quieter tyre with good handling .
Anyone had any experience with Dunlop maxx RTs ?

windmill84

Quick one for SJ, or anyone else that cares to comment. You recommended up-rating the droplinks and getting an ARB. I've been looking in to it and it sounds like a good idea to me. Question is, what is the difference (apart from cost and colour!) between the standard white line droplinks - silver in colour, and the heavy duty ones - gold in colour, if any?

*EDIT I'm talking about the rear droplinks in case you hadn't guessed*

Thanks in advance

Steve T

iTrader: (14)

Great in wet and dry.Over the years I,ve used most brands mentioned here but in my opinion ,the PS3,s are the best. Steve.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

Just two different designs mate,but both are uprated and do a good job,the O.E Subaru ones are usually made out of that toughened plastic so after time will flex,thicker anti roll bars is a good upgrade too in conjunction with the uprated drop links.SJ.