ausmini :: View topic - Federal Tyres

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!

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.

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

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

poeee wrote:

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.

henry the mini wrote:

poeee wrote:

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?

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

Author:	jess [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:42 am ]
Post subject:	Federal Tyres
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!

Author:	poeee [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:02 pm ]
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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.

Author:	spraycanmansam [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:05 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Federal Tyres
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.

Author:	jess [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:10 pm ]
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poeee wrote: 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. These ones not sure of exact measurements for the wheel itself, i will have to have a look

Author:	henry the mini [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:12 pm ]
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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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Author:	poeee [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:14 pm ]
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12x5 Superlites. I'd be looking at 165/60R12's for them.

Author:	jess [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:21 pm ]
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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!)

Author:	poeee [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:26 pm ]
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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

Author:	Boyracer [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:57 pm ]
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henry the mini wrote: poeee wrote: 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?

Author:	poeee [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:55 pm ]
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Are Henry's Falken's worn out after 3000miles?!

Author:	Hanra [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:18 pm ]
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Im currently looking into the Federal 595RS semi slicks for my ute.

Author:	henry the mini [ Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:19 pm ]
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poeee wrote: Are Henry's Falken's worn out after 3000miles?! Not worn out but not really good for 3000KM, not miles

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