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 Post subject: Federal Tyres
PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:42 am 
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Just a quick question - i am looking for a set of 145/70/R12 tyres for the mini and my local tyre place has either Nankangs, Bridgestones or Federals in stock. I am already steering away from the Nankangs as i hear they have terrible grip in the wet so my question is regarding Federals (which i have never even heard of!)

Has anyone had any experience with them? Would they recommend them over Bridgestones? My mini is a weekend warrior and never used for track or anything.

Any advice would be great!

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What wheels are you running? (obviously 12's, but how wide and what type?)

I used Bridgestones in that size. Nothing special. Now have 165's on 12x5 superlites.

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swae85 wrote:
Just a quick question - i am looking for a set of 145/70/R12 tyres for the mini and my local tyre place has either Nankangs, Bridgestones or Federals in stock. I am already steering away from the Nankangs as i hear they have terrible grip in the wet so my question is regarding Federals (which i have never even heard of!)

Has anyone had any experience with them? Would they recommend them over Bridgestones? My mini is a weekend warrior and never used for track or anything.

Any advice would be great!


I have Federal FD1's on my car. I basically went in and asked for a tyre that would give me good grip and not cost a fortune, and that's what I got :) I can't say I've used Bridgestones, but the Federals are a good tyre in my experience.
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What wheels are you running? (obviously 12's, but how wide and what type?)

I used Bridgestones in that size. Nothing special. Now have 165's on 12x5 superlites.


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not sure of exact measurements for the wheel itself, i will have to have a look

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Will let other confirmed but you should run 165-60-12 on that!!!

At least thats what have on my car :?

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12x5 Superlites. I'd be looking at 165/60R12's for them.

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If i was running 165/60's on them, would you recomend the Sime Monza HR7s?

(i bought the car in January and 145/70s is what it had on it - i thought that was correct - thanks for the advice guys!)

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If i was running 165/60's on them, would you recomend the Sime Monza HR7s?


I would give the new Falken's a go.

See - http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=falken

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That looks like it would be a good tyre 8)
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swae85 wrote:
If i was running 165/60's on them, would you recomend the Sime Monza HR7s?


I would give the new Falken's a go.

See - http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=falken


Do not go the old Falken, it is a absolute nightmare!!!

Did 3500Ks on my Falken and they are nearly good for the bin.

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henry the mini wrote:
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swae85 wrote:
If i was running 165/60's on them, would you recomend the Sime Monza HR7s?


I would give the new Falken's a go.

See - http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=falken


Do not go the old Falken, it is a absolute nightmare!!!

Did 3500Ks on my Falken and they are nearly good for the bin.


Do you mean the FK06G's?
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If i was running 165/60's on them, would you recomend the Sime Monza HR7s?


I would give the new Falken's a go.

See - http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=falken


Do not go the old Falken, it is a absolute nightmare!!!

Did 3500Ks on my Falken and they are nearly good for the bin.


Do you mean the FK06G's?


Yep!

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Are Henry's Falken's worn out after 3000miles?! :shock:

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Im currently looking into the Federal 595RS semi slicks for my ute.

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Are Henry's Falken's worn out after 3000miles?! :shock:


Not worn out but not really good for 3000KM, not miles

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